BookBingeThe Rats Trilogy Books in Order
James Herbert's visceral British horror classic charts a growing plague of giant, flesh-eating rats overrunning London and, in the sequels, the wider country.
Here is the complete The Rats Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by James Herbert, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Rats(1974)
- Lair(1979)
- Domain(1984)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Rats Trilogy series?
There are 3 books in the The Rats Trilogy series by James Herbert, beginning with The Rats (1974) and most recently Domain (1984).
What is the first The Rats Trilogy book?
The first book is The Rats, published in 1974. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Rats Trilogy in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.