Rats books in order A series by James Herbert
The Rats series by James Herbert has 3 books, from The Rats (1974) to Domain (1984). Read it in order, starting with The Rats.
Reading order: 1 The Rats (1974) · 2 Lair (1979) · 3 Domain (1984)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Rats books in order
- 1.
The Rats (1974)
- 2.
Lair (1979)
- 3.
Domain (1984)
Rats FAQ
- How many Rats books are there?
- There are 3 Rats books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Rats books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Rats (1974): 1 The Rats (1974) · 2 Lair (1979) · 3 Domain (1984).
- What is the first Rats book?
- The Rats (1974).
- What is the latest Rats book?
- Domain (1984).
- Is the Rats series finished?
- There have been no new Rats books since 1984; James Herbert died in 2013.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.