Ellen Datlow books in order
American science fiction, fantasy, and horror editor and anthologist
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 42
Ellen Datlow has published 26 novels, 15 short story collections and 1 children's book, beginning with Snow White, Blood Red (1993). The best-known is Naked City (2011). The latest is Night and Day: Dreadful Dark: Tales of Night Time Horror/Merciless Sun (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ellen Datlow
Start here
Naked City
Ellen Datlow's most-read book.
Newest
Night and Day: Dreadful Dark: Tales of Night Time Horror/Merciless Sun
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
The First Omni Book of Science Fiction (1983)
Demons and Dreams (1988)
Blood Is Not Enough (1989)
A Whisper of Blood (1991)
Omni Best Science Fiction Three (1993)
Snow White, Blood Red (Jan 1993)
Little Deaths (1994)
"Black Thorn, White Rose" (Sep 1994)
Twists of the Tale (1996)
The Dark (2003)
Poe (2009)
Haunted Legends (2010)
Tails of Wonder and Imagination (2010)
Hauntings (2013)
Queen Victoria's Book Of Spells (2013)
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Seven (2015)
The Monstrous (2015)
Haunted Nights (2017)
Best Horror of the Year Volume 10 (2018)
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Eleven (2019)
Flyaway (2020)
Best Horror of the Year Volume 13 (2021)
Screams from the Dark (2022)
Fears (2024)
Honeyeater (2025)
Night and Day: Dreadful Dark: Tales of Night Time Horror/Merciless Sun (2025)
Short story collections in order
The Year's Best Fantasy (1989)
Lethal Kisses (1996)
Inferno (2007)
The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy (2008)
Troll's Eye View (2009)
Digital Domains (2010)
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Two (2010)
Naked City (2011)
After (2012)
The Doll Collection: Seventeen Brand-New Tales of Dolls (2015)
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Eight (2016)
Black Feathers (2017)
Mad Hatters and March Hares (2017)
Best Horror of the Year (2019)
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror
Children's books in order
The Beastly Bride (2010)
Ellen Datlow FAQ
- How many books has Ellen Datlow written?
- Ellen Datlow has published 26 novels, 15 short story collections and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ellen Datlow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Naked City.
- What is Ellen Datlow's latest book?
- Night and Day: Dreadful Dark: Tales of Night Time Horror/Merciless Sun (2025).
- What is Ellen Datlow's most famous book?
- Naked City (2011) is Ellen Datlow'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.