Frankenstein books in order A series by Dean Koontz

The Frankenstein series by Dean Koontz has 5 books, from Prodigal Son (2005) to The Dead Town (2011). Read it in order, starting with Prodigal Son.

Reading order: 1 Prodigal Son (2005) · 2 City of Night (2005) · 3 Dead and Alive (2009) · 4 Lost Souls (2010) · 5 The Dead Town (2011)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Frankenstein books in order

  1. 1.

    Prodigal Son (2005), with Kevin J. Anderson

  2. 2.

    City of Night (2005), with Ed Gorman

  3. 3.

    Dead and Alive (2009)

    467 pages★ 3.9 (17 ratings)

  4. 4.

    Lost Souls (2010)

  5. 5.

    The Dead Town (2011)

    448 pages

Frankenstein FAQ

How many Frankenstein books are there?
There are 5 Frankenstein books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Frankenstein books in?
In publication order, starting with Prodigal Son (2005): 1 Prodigal Son (2005) · 2 City of Night (2005) · 3 Dead and Alive (2009) · 4 Lost Souls (2010) · 5 The Dead Town (2011).
What is the first Frankenstein book?
Prodigal Son (2005).
What is the latest Frankenstein book?
The Dead Town (2011).
Is the Frankenstein series finished?
There have been no new Frankenstein books since 2011.
Did Dean Koontz write other series?
Yes: Black Cat Mysteries / Mike Tucker, Odd Thomas and Jane Hawk.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.