Frank Belknap Long books in order
American novelist, short story writer, poet
- Lived
- 1901–1994
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Leslie Northern, Lyda Belknap Long
Frank Belknap Long published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 other books, beginning with Galactic Heritage (1948).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frank Belknap Long
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Galactic Heritage
Frank Belknap Long's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mars Is My Destination (1962)
The Horror from the Hills (1963)
This Strange Tomorrow (1966)
The Early Long (1975)
In Mayan Splendor (1977)
Man the Martians Made (2016)
The Golden Age of Weird Fiction (2016)
Short story collections in order
Galactic Heritage (1948)
Other books in order
Lest Earth Be Conquered (1972)
Sky Trap (2014)
Space Station #1 (2016)
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About Frank Belknap Long
Frank Belknap Long Jr. was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. P. Lovecraft. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frank Belknap Long FAQ
- How many books has Frank Belknap Long written?
- Frank Belknap Long published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank Belknap Long's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Galactic Heritage.
- What is Frank Belknap Long's last book?
- In Mayan Splendor (1977).
- What is Frank Belknap Long's most famous book?
- Galactic Heritage (1948) is Frank Belknap Long's most widely read book.
- Does Frank Belknap Long write under a pen name?
- Yes: Frank Belknap Long has also published as Leslie Northern and Lyda Belknap Long.
- Can I read Frank Belknap Long's books for free?
- Yes. 26 books by Frank Belknap Long are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.