BookBingeThe Manitou Books in Order
The short answer
Graham Masterton · 7 books
- How many books?
- There are 7 books in The Manitou series, published 1976–2015.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Plague of the Manitou (2015).
- Where to start
- Start with The Manitou (1976).
About 2,300 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
Graham Masterton's long-running horror series pits a small-time fortune teller against Misquamacus, an ancient Native American shaman's spirit reborn to wreak vengeance on the modern world.
Here is the complete The Manitou reading order — all 7 books by Graham Masterton, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The ManitouA fortune teller discovers his client's neck tumor is actually the rebirth of a centuries-old, vengeful medicine man's spirit.1976208 pages
- The DjinnHarry Erskine investigates a relative's mysterious death tied to an ancient bottled spirit.1977217 pages
- Revenge of the ManitouThe vengeful spirit Misquamacus returns with a new and more dangerous scheme against the living.1979261 pages
- BurialHarry Erskine is drawn back into conflict with Misquamacus as the ancient spirit resurfaces once more.1991480 pages
- Manitou BloodA modern-day plague in New York City bears the unmistakable signature of Misquamacus's ancient power.2005376 pages
- Blind PanicMisquamacus rallies the vengeful spirits of history's wronged dead against the living in a nationwide siege.2009326 pages
- Plague of the ManitouHarry Erskine faces what may be his final confrontation with his oldest and deadliest supernatural enemy.2015416 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Manitou books are there?
There are 7 books in The Manitou series by Graham Masterton, from The Manitou (1976) to Plague of the Manitou (2015). Together they run to about 2,300 pages.
Is The Manitou series finished?
Yes. Graham Masterton completed the series with Plague of the Manitou in 2015; all 7 books are out now.
What is the first Manitou book?
The Manitou (1976) is book one, at 208 pages. A fortune teller discovers his client's neck tumor is actually the rebirth of a centuries-old, vengeful medicine man's spirit.
Should I read The Manitou series in publication order?
Yes. For The Manitou series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Manitou (1976) through Plague of the Manitou (2015).
How long does it take to read all Manitou books?
About 2,300 pages across 7 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Burial (480 pages); the shortest is The Manitou (208 pages).