Richard Preston books in order
American writer and journalist
- Born
- 1954
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Richard Preston has published 7 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Hot Zone (1995). The latest is Real Death in Paradise (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Preston
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The Hot Zone
Richard Preston's most-read book.
Newest
Real Death in Paradise
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
First Light (1987)
The Hot Zone (1995)
The Cobra Event (1998)
The Demon in the Freezer (2002)
The Wild Trees (2007)
Micro (Nov 2011), with Michael Crichton
Real Death in Paradise (2025)
Other books in order
American Steel (1992)
Film and TV adaptations
- Outbreak (1995)Film · from The Hot Zone
- The Hot ZoneTV · from The Hot Zone
About Richard Preston
Richard Preston is a writer for The New Yorker and bestselling author who has written books about infectious disease, bioterrorism, redwoods and other subjects, as well as fiction.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Richard Preston FAQ
- How many books has Richard Preston written?
- Richard Preston has published 7 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Preston's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Hot Zone.
- What is Richard Preston's latest book?
- Real Death in Paradise (2025).
- What is Richard Preston's most famous book?
- The Hot Zone (1995) is Richard Preston's most widely read book.
- Which Richard Preston books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Hot Zone (as Outbreak, film, 1995).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.