John Saul has published 32 novels, 4 novellas and 8 other books, beginning with Comes the Blind Fury (1980). The latest is House of Reckoning (2009).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Saul
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Comes the Blind Fury
John Saul's most-read book.
Newest
House of Reckoning
Published 2009.
Standalone novels in order
Cry for the Strangers (1979)
Comes the Blind Fury (1980)
The God Project (1982)
When the Wind Blows (1982)
Nathaniel (1984)
Brainchild (1985)
Hellfire (1986)
The Unwanted (1987)
The Unloved (1988)
Creature (1989)
Suffer the Children (1989)
Punish the Sinners (1990)
Second Child (1990)
Sleepwalk (1990)
Darkness (1991)
John Saul (1992)
Guardian (1993)
Shadows (1993)
Black Lightning (1994)
The Homing (1994)
The Blackstone Chronicles (1997)
The Presence (1998)
The Right Hand of Evil (1999)
The Manhattan Hunt Club (Jul 2001)
Midnight Voices (2002)
Black Creek Crossing (Mar 2004)
Nightshade (2005)
Perfect Nightmare (Aug 2005)
In the Dark of the Night (Jul 2006)
The Devil's Labyrinth (Jul 2007)
Faces of Fear (Aug 2008)
House of Reckoning (2009)
Novellas in order
Ashes to Ashes (1997)
Day of Reckoning (1997)
In the Shadow of Evil (1997)
Twist of Fate (1997)
Other books in order
An Eye for an Eye (1997)
Asylum (1997)
Right Hand of Evil, The (1999)
Manhattan Hunt Club, The (2001)
God Project, The (2003)
Unloved, The (2003)
Unwanted, The (Saul, John) (2005)
Devil's Labyrinth, The (2007)
About John Saul
John Saul is an American author of suspense and horror novels. Most of his books have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list.
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John Saul FAQ
- How many books has John Saul written?
- John Saul has published 32 novels, 4 novellas and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Saul's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Comes the Blind Fury.
- What is John Saul's latest book?
- House of Reckoning (2009).
- What is John Saul's most famous book?
- Comes the Blind Fury (1980) is John Saul'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.