George A. Romero books in order
Canadian-American filmmaker
- Lived
- 1940–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
George A. Romero published 5 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with Martin (1977). The best-known is The Living Dead (2010).
Updated September 2026
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The Living Dead
George A. Romero's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Martin (1977)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
The Living Dead (2010)
Dawn of the Dead. George Romero, Susanna Sparrow (2012)
Pay the Piper (2024)
Short story collections in order
Empire of the Dead (2015)
Nights of the Living Dead: An Anthology (2017)
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All free classics
About George A. Romero
George Andrew Romero was an American and Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor, and actor. Regarded as an influential pioneer of the horror film genre, particularly zombie films, he has been described as an "icon" and the "father of the zombie film".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George A. Romero FAQ
- How many books has George A. Romero written?
- George A. Romero published 5 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George A. Romero's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Living Dead.
- What is George A. Romero's last book?
- Nights of the Living Dead: An Anthology (2017).
- What is George A. Romero's most famous book?
- The Living Dead (2010) is George A. Romero's most widely read book.
- Can I read George A. Romero's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by George A. Romero is 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.