Book Series Guide

H. P. Lovecraft · thematic-cycle

Cthulhu Mythos books in order

A thematic cycle of cosmic-horror works involving ancient entities, forbidden knowledge, and nonhuman powers.

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Publication order

  1. 1 Cover of The Whisperer in Darkness
    The Whisperer in Darkness

    Book 1 · novella · 1931

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  2. 2 Cover of The Shadow over Innsmouth
    The Shadow over Innsmouth

    Book 2 · novella · 1936

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  3. 3 Cover of At the Mountains of Madness
    At the Mountains of Madness

    Book 3 · novella · 1936

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  4. 4 Cover of The Shadow Out of Time
    The Shadow Out of Time

    Book 4 · novella · 1936

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  5. 5
    The Mound

    Book 5 · co-authored-novella · 1940 Optional

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  6. 6 Cover of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
    The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

    Book 6 · novel · 1941

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  7. 7 Cover of The Lurker at the Threshold
    The Lurker at the Threshold

    Book 7 · co-authored-novel · 1945 Optional

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