Books in Order: Unfolding the Bibliography of Douglas Preston
Renowned for his eloquent prose and captivating narratives, Douglas Preston is a respected figure in the American literary landscape. Preston, who often collaborates with Lincoln Child, is celebrated for his techno-thriller and horror novels. Notable series penned by this stellar duo include the Pendergast series and the Gideon Crew series, along with various standalone masterpieces. Preston’s repertoire doesn’t end there – his non-fiction works are equally reputable.
About the Author: Douglas Preston
Tracing back to the genesis of his writing journey, Douglas Preston’s first published narrative was ‘Jennie’. This book manifested Preston’s exceptional storytelling ability and opened the gateways to a prosperous literary career.
His collaboration with Lincoln Child started with ‘Relic’ in 1995. To the astonishment of both authors, this novel not only gained commercial success but also caught the eye of film directors, who converted it into a major motion picture.
Douglas Preston’s Unique Writing Style
Preston’s style is characterized by his intriguing blend of factual research and vivid imagination, resulting in spellbinding plots that hook readers until the last page. His knack for building suspense and mystery around his well-developed characters makes his techno-thrillers and horror novels addictive reads.
Books in Order: A Glance at Douglas Preston’s Bibliography
Books in order of publication is an exciting exploration into Preston’s literary world. Here’s a glimpse of when each of Douglas Preston’s magnificently crafted books was originally released:
Publication Order of Pendergast Books
(with Lincoln Child)
| Relic | (1995) |    |
| Reliquary | (1997) | |
| The Cabinet of Curiosities | (2001) | |
| Still Life with Crows | (2003) | |
| Brimstone | (2004) | |
| Dance of Death | (2005) | |
| The Book of the Dead | (2006) | |
| The Wheel of Darkness | (2007) | |
| Cemetery Dance | (2009) | |
| Fever Dream | (2010) | |
| Cold Vengeance | (2011) | |
| Extraction | (2012) | |
| Two Graves | (2012) | |
| White Fire | (2013) | |
| Blue Labyrinth | (2014) | |
| Crimson Shore | (2015) | |
| The Obsidian Chamber | (2016) |  |
| City of Endless Night | (2018) | |
| Verses for the Dead | (2018) | |
| The Strange Case of Monsieur Bertin | (2019) | |
| Crooked River | (2020) | |
| Bloodless | (2021) | |
| The Cabinet of Dr. Leng | (2023) | |
| Angel of Vengeance | (2024) | |
| The Strange Case of Monsieur Bertin is short story from the Preston/Child website. | ||