Necroscope Books in Order

by Brian Lumley · 16 books · ⭐ 4.0 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

Horror

Brian Lumley's sprawling Cold War horror saga follows Harry Keogh, a British agent who can speak with the dead, drawn into a secret war against the monstrous, shapeshifting Wamphyri from a parallel vampire world.

Here is the complete Necroscope reading order — all 16 books by Brian Lumley, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. Necroscope(1986)
  2. Necroscope II: Wamphyri!(1988)
  3. Necroscope III: The Source(1989)
  4. Necroscope IV: Deadspeak(1990)
  5. Necroscope V: Deadspawn(1991)
  6. Blood Brothers(1992)
  7. The Last Aerie(1993)
  8. Bloodwars(1994)
  9. Necroscope: The Lost Years (Volume I)(1995)
  10. Necroscope: Resurgence (The Lost Years, Volume II)(1996)
  11. Necroscope: Invaders(1999)
  12. Necroscope: Defilers(2000)
  13. Necroscope: Avengers(2001)
  14. Necroscope: The Touch(2006)
  15. Necroscope: The Plague-Bearer(2010)
  16. Necroscope: The Möbius Murders(2013)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Necroscope series?

There are 16 books in the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley, beginning with Necroscope (1986) and most recently Necroscope: The Möbius Murders (2013).

What is the first Necroscope book?

The first book is Necroscope, published in 1986. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read Necroscope in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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