Erik Larson has published 5 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Devil in the White City (2003). The latest is The Demon of Unrest (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Erik Larson
Start here
The Devil in the White City
Erik Larson's most-read book, rated by 63 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
One of the most-read, at about 448 pages.
Newest
The Demon of Unrest
Published April 2024.
Standalone novels in order
The Devil in the White City (2003)
Thunderstruck (2006)
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania (2015)
The Splendid and the Vile (2020)
The Demon of Unrest (Apr 2024)
Non-fiction in order
The Naked Consumer (1992)
Lethal Passage (1994)
In the Garden of Beasts (2011)
Erik Larson FAQ
- How many books has Erik Larson written?
- Erik Larson has published 5 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erik Larson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Devil in the White City.
- What is Erik Larson's latest book?
- The Demon of Unrest (2024).
- What is Erik Larson's most famous book?
- The Devil in the White City (2003) is Erik Larson'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.