Dennis Etchison published 11 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Dark Country (1982). The best-known is Dark CHuntry (1984).
Updated September 2026
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Dark CHuntry
Dennis Etchison's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dark CHuntry (1984)
Red Dreams (1984)
Cutting Edge (1986)
Darkside (1986)
Metahorror (1992)
Shadowman (1993)
The Death Artist (2000)
Talking in the Dark (2001)
The Horror Writers Association Presents the Museum of Horrors (2001)
The Museum of Horrors (2003)
Fine Cuts (2004)
Short story collections in order
The Dark Country (1982)
About Dennis Etchison
Dennis William Etchison was an American writer and editor of fantasy and horror fiction. Etchison referred to his own work as "rather dark, depressing, almost pathologically inward fiction about the individual in relation to the world". Stephen King has called Dennis Etchison "one hell of a fiction writer" and he has been called "the most original living horror writer in America".
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Dennis Etchison FAQ
- How many books has Dennis Etchison written?
- Dennis Etchison published 11 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dennis Etchison's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dark CHuntry.
- What is Dennis Etchison's last book?
- Fine Cuts (2004).
- What is Dennis Etchison's most famous book?
- Dark CHuntry (1984) is Dennis Etchison's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.