Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden also writes as: Chris Jameson.

Upcoming Christopher Golden Books

July 21st, 2026: Carry Me to My Grave (Standalone)

Frankenstein: New World - The Sea of Forever (a short story) (From the Pages of Hellboy, #15) was the most recently released book by Christopher Golden, on December 2nd, 2025.

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Christopher Golden Stats: The highest rated book by Christopher Golden on Book Notification is The Pretenders, the first novel in The Cemetery Girl Trilogy series. The second-highest rated book is Snowblind, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Christopher Golden on Book Notification is The Pretenders, the first novel in The Cemetery Girl Trilogy series. The second most read book is All Hallows, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Christopher Golden books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Baltimore Books in Publication Order (with Mike Mignola)

Ranked by popularity, the top Baltimore books are The Plague Ships, A Passing Stranger , and The Red Kingdom.

List of Ben Walker Books in Publication Order

List of Bloodstained Books in Publication Order (with James A. Moore)

Blood rain and hidden nightmares test a desperate town's dying faith.

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List of Body of Evidence Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Body of Evidence books are Body Bags, Thief of Hearts, and Soul Survivor.

List of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Gatekeeper Trilogy Books in Publication Order (with Nancy Holder)

List of Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure Books in Publication Order

List of Ghosts of Albion Books in Publication Order (with Amber Benson)

Ranked by popularity, the top Ghosts of Albion books are Accursed, Witchery, and Ghosts of Albion: Astray.

List of Hellboy Audiobooks in Publication Order

A colleague infected with a wasp nest erupts in Brazil, revealing a supernatural threat.

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List of Hellboy Books in Publication Order

Hellboy investigates supernatural mysteries linked to Nazi occultists and his own origins.

List of Hidden Cities Books in Publication Order (with Tim Lebbon)

Ranked by popularity, the top Hidden Cities books are Mind the Gap, The Map of Moments, and The Chamber of Ten.

List of Joe Golem Books in Publication Order (with Mike Mignola)

A man investigates supernatural horrors in a submerged city, haunted by his own mysterious past.

List of OutCast Books in Publication Order (with Thomas E. Sniegoski)

Ranked by popularity, the top OutCast books are Wurm War, Dragon Secrets, and The Un-Magician aka Magic Zero .

List of Prowlers Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Prowlers books are Prowlers, Laws of Nature, and Wild Things.

List of Shadow Saga Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Shadow Saga books are Of Masques and Martyrs, The Gathering Dark, and King of Hell.

List of Sons of Anarchy Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Sons of Anarchy books are Sons of Anarchy, Volume 1, The Life and Death of SAM CROW, and Sons of Anarchy Vol. 2.

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Sons of Anarchy, Volume 1 (With: Kurt Sutter)
2013
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Sons of Anarchy Vol. 2 (By: Ed Brisson, Damian Couceiro, Jesus Hervas)
2014
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Sons of Anarchy Vol. 3 (By: Ed Brisson, Damian Couceiro, Michael Spicer)
2015
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Sons of Anarchy Vol. 4 (By: Ed Brisson, Matías Bergara)
2016
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List of The Cemetery Girl Trilogy Books in Publication Order (with Charlaine Harris)

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List of The Hollow Books in Publication Order (with Ford Lytle Gilmore)

Ranked by popularity, the top The Hollow books are Horseman, Drowned, and Enemies.

List of The Lost Slayer Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top The Lost Slayer books are Dark Times, Prophecies, and King of the Dead.

List of The Menagerie Books in Publication Order (with Thomas E. Sniegoski)

Ranked by popularity, the top The Menagerie books are The Nimble Man, Tears of the Furies, and Stones Unturned.

List of The Secret Journeys of Jack London Books in Publication Order (with Tim Lebbon)

List of The Veil Books in Publication Order

List of The Waking Books in Publication Order

List of Uncharted Books in Publication Order

Nathan Drake hunts for lost labyrinths and a killer, racing from New York to ancient sites with Sully and Jada Hzujak.

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2011

List of X-Men Mutant Empire Books in Publication Order

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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Snowblind, All Hallows, and Road of Bones.

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Bad Hour, Festival, and The Hiss of Escaping Air.

List of Collections in Publication Order

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2013

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Mike Mignola)

Ranked by popularity, the top graphic novels are Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire, Monster War, and Purgatory.

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are The Stephen King Universe / The Complete Stephen King Universe, Prince of Stories, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 20 Years of Slaying.

List of Alien Trilogy Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Alien Trilogy books are Out of the Shadows, Sea of Sorrows, and River of Pain.

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List of Battlestar Galactica Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Battlestar Galactica books are Armageddon, Warhawk, and Resurrection.

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Armageddon (With: Richard Hatch)
1997
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Warhawk (With: Richard Hatch)
1998
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Resurrection (By: Stan Timmons, Richard Hatch)
2001
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Rebellion (By: Alan Rodgers, Richard Hatch)
2002
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Paradis (By: Brad Linaweaver, Richard Hatch)
2003
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Destiny (By: Brad Linaweaver, Richard Hatch)
2004
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Redemption (By: Brad Linaweaver, Richard Hatch)
2005
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List of Best Horror of the Year Books in Publication Order

Sci-fi and horror anthologies featuring short-story collections.

List of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel Books in Publication Order

A vampire with a soul and his allies fight demons and seek atonement.

List of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Books in Publication Order

A Slayer battles supernatural threats in Sunnydale with her friends.

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List of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide Books in Publication Order

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List of Deadpool Books in Publication Order

The Merc with a Mouth fights old enemies and the Juggernaut while seeking romance and mayhem.

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Deadpool Team-Up (By: Rob Williams, James Felder)
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Killogy (By: Cullen Bunn, Salvador Espin, Matteo Lolli, Dalibor Talajić, Mike Del Mundo)
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Make War, Not Love (By: Paul Scheer)
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Merc$ For Money (By: Cullen Bunn, Iban Coello, Brian Level, Salvador Espin)
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List of From the Pages of Hellboy Books in Publication Order

Aliens, robots, and monsters witness cosmic forces and secret cults.

List of Gen¹³ Books in Publication Order (with Jeffrey Mariotte, with Scott Ciencin)

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List of Hellboy Graphic Novel Books in Publication Order

A demon agent investigates paranormal mysteries and battles ancient threats.

List of Justice League of America Books in Publication Order

A team of super heroes unite to face world threatening forces and villains.

List of Kolchak: The Night Stalker Books in Publication Order (with Stuart M. Kaminsky, with Ed Gorman, with Max Allan Collins, with Nancy Holder, with C.J. Henderson, with Joe Gentile, with Stefan Petrucha, with Jeff Rice, with Dave Ulanski)

A reporter investigates strange supernatural crimes and murders.

List of Marvel Press Novels in Publication Order

Features high school romance with Peter Parker and later, the X-Men facing a mutant cure crisis.

List of Necon Modern Horror Books in Publication Order

Illustrated collections featuring strange, haunting, and unsettling horror tales.

List of Necon Modern Horror Books in Chronological Order

List of Star Trek Classics Books in Publication Order

The U.S.S. Enterprise undertakes a diplomatic mission during war, Picard's crew battles unseen enemies, and Voyager seeks a way home in the Delta Quadrant.

List of The Crow: Midnight Legends Books in Publication Order (with James O'Barr, with Jerry Prosser, with John Wagner, with Jon J. Muth, with James Vance)

Murdered people return with the Crow to seek justice, facing questions of brutality, saving the living, and the price of vengeance.

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List of Tomb of Dracula Books in Publication Order

Vampire hunters battle Dracula across centuries, facing Doctor Strange, Werewolf-by-Night, and the Silver Surfer.

List of The Script Book Books in Publication Order

Shooting draft scripts from the Buffy TV show, containing production notes, cut dialogue and different scenes.

List of The Punisher Books in Publication Order

Frank Castle becomes an angel of vengeance seeking redemption, then teams up with Wolverine.

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List of SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror Books in Publication Order

Military horror where soldiers face real monsters, including ancient myths and terrors in the old west.

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SNAFU (By: Jonathan Maberry, James A. Moore, W.D. Gagliani, Weston Ochse, Greig Beck, Christine Morgan, Curtis C. Chen, David Benton, Tyson Mauermann, Brian W. Taylor, Steve Ruthenbeck, Eric S. Brown, Kirsten Cross, David W. Amendola, Neal Litherland, Wayland Smith, Jeff Hewitt)
2014
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Wolves at the Door (By: James A. Moore, R.P.L. Johnson, Kirsten Cross, David W. Amendola, Steve Coate, John W. Dennehy, Brian W. Taylor)
2015
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Hunters (By: James A. Moore, Patrick Freivald, Christine Morgan, Seth Skorkowsky, Tim Marquitz, R.P.L. Johnson, Kirsten Cross, Brad Hodson, James A. Moore III)
2016
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Future Warfare (By: Mike Resnick, Alan Baxter, Benjamin Cheah, Tim Marquitz, Asher Wismer, Jay Werkheiser, Steve Lewis, Anthony Izzo)
2016
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Resurrection (By: James A. Moore, Charles R. Rutledge, N.X. Sharps, Evan Dicken, Matthew Summers, Justin Coates, Dirk Patton, Daniel Finley, Mark Renshaw, John McNichol)
2018
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Last Stand (By: B. Michael Radburn, Patrick Freivald, Alan Baxter, Justin Bell, Joshua Reynolds, Matthew Summers, Anna Stephens, Justin Coates)
2019
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Medivac (By: Jeremy Robinson, James A. Moore, Kane Gilmour, Alan Baxter, Greig Beck, Charles R. Rutledge, Seth Skorkowsky, Kirsten Cross, Steve Lewis)
2020
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Dead or Alive (By: James A. Moore, Alan Baxter, David Benton, Charles R. Rutledge, Edward M. Erdelac, Joshua Reynolds, Justin Coates, John W. Salvage, W. D. Gagliani)
2022
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Punk'd (By: James A. Moore, Greg Chapman, Alan Baxter, Kirsten Cross, Steve Lewis, Justin Coates, Mark Renshaw, Amanda Bridgeman, Pamela Jeffs, Richard Beauchamp, Myna Chang)
2023
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AI Insurrection (By: Alan Baxter, Charles R. Rutledge, Anthony J. Melchiorri, R.P.L. Johnson, Kirsten Cross, Steve Lewis, Justin Coates, Pamela Jeffs)
2024
15
Contagion (By: Jonathan Maberry, Charles R. Rutledge, Martin Livings, Josh Reynolds, Benjamin Spada)
2025
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List of Tales of the Slayer Books in Publication Order

Short story collections featuring different Slayers throughout history, from ancient times to the present.

List of Christopher Golden Anthologies in Publication Order

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Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden was born on July 15th, 1967 and is currently 58 years old. Christopher Golden was born in Massachusetts, USA.

Christopher Golden is known for writing in the Fantasy and Horror genres.

Christopher Golden has written 28 standalone novels, starting with Bikini in 1995. The most recently released novel was The Night Birds, which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Carry Me to My Grave which is being released on July 21st, 2026.

Christopher Golden has also written the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series which has 46 books including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Coyote Moon.

Christopher Golden: Awards & Accolades

Golden's books have won multiple awards, Cut! Horror Writers on Horror Film won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction, in 1992. Five Strokes to Midnight won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2007. The Library of the Dead won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2015. Ararat won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 2017.

The following novels by Christopher Golden were nominated for these awards:

  • Prowlers: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Work for Young Readers (2001).
  • The Many Faces of Van Helsing: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2004).
  • Bloodstained Oz: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2006).
  • Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Novel (2007).
  • Five Strokes to Midnight: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2008).
  • British Invasion: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Collection (2009).
  • New Dead: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2010).
  • The Plague Ships: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel (2011).
  • The Monster's Corner: Stories Through Inhuman Eyes: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology (2011).
  • Epitaphs: The Journal of the New England Horror Writers, Vol. 1: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2011).
  • Seize the Night: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2015).
  • The Bad Hour: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (2016).
  • Ararat: RUSA Awards, Horror Award (2018).
  • The Twisted Book Of Shadows: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2019).
  • Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2022).
  • The Drive-In: Multiplex: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2023).
  • Christmas and Other Horrors: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2024).
  • The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2025). Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2026).

Christopher Golden: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Road of Bones: The 25 Greatest Horror Books Of All Time Selection in 2024.

Related Authors

Fans of Christopher Golden also enjoy these authors:

  1. H.P. Lovecraft, author of: The Complete Works of H. P. Lovecraft / H. P. Lovecraft: The Complete Collection / The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft.
  2. Guillermo del Toro, author of The Strain Trilogy Series.
  3. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  4. T. Kingfisher, author of: Nettle & Bone.
  5. Joe Hill, author of the NOS4A2 Series.
  6. Anne Rice, author of The Vampire Chronicles Series.
  7. Justin Cronin, author of The Passage Series.
  8. Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach Series.
  9. Christopher Buehlman, author of the Blacktongue Series.
  10. Sarah Pinborough, author of: Behind Her Eyes.

Christopher Golden: F.A.Q

When was Christopher Golden Born? How old is Christopher Golden?

Christopher Golden was born on July 15th, 1967. Christopher Golden is currently 58 years old.

Where was Christopher Golden Born?

Christopher Golden was born in Massachusetts, USA and is American.

What book awards has Christopher Golden won?

Cut! Horror Writers on Horror Film: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction (1992).
Five Strokes to Midnight: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2007).
The Library of the Dead: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2015).
Ararat: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in a Novel (2017).

What was the first book Christopher Golden wrote?

The first book written by Christopher Golden was Of Saints and Shadows, published in 1994.

What was the most recent book Christopher Golden wrote?

His most recently released work was Frankenstein: New World - The Sea of Forever (a short story) on December 2nd, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Christopher Golden?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Christopher Golden book is The Pretenders. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Pretenders (9.00)
  2. All Hallows (7.00)
  3. Snowblind (7.40)
  4. Inheritance (8.67)
  5. Haunted (9.33)

What genres does Christopher Golden Write?

Christopher Golden primarily writes in the Fantasy and Horror genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Horror, and Monster Horror.

Are there upcoming new books by Christopher Golden?

Christopher Golden has a new book coming out on July 21st, 2026 called Carry Me to My Grave.

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How many books has Christopher Golden written?

Christopher Golden has written 177 books across 57 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 8 books in the Baltimore Series
  • 3 books in the Ben Walker Series
  • 1 book in the Bloodstained Series
  • 10 books in the Body of Evidence Series
  • 3 books in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Gatekeeper Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure Series
  • 4 books in the Ghosts of Albion Series
  • 1 Hellboy Audiobooks
  • 1 book in the Hellboy Series
  • 4 books in the Hidden Cities Series
  • 6 books in the Joe Golem Series
  • 4 books in the OutCast Series
  • 4 books in the Prowlers Series
  • 6 books in the Shadow Saga Series
  • 2 books in the Sons of Anarchy Series
  • 3 books in The Cemetery Girl Trilogy Series
  • 4 books in The Hollow Series
  • 4 books in The Lost Slayer Series
  • 4 books in The Menagerie Series
  • 3 books in The Secret Journeys of Jack London Series
  • 3 books in The Veil Series
  • 2 books in The Waking Series
  • 1 book in the Uncharted Series
  • 3 books in the X-Men Mutant Empire Series
  • 28 Standalone Novels
  • 6 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Collection
  • 7 Graphic Novels
  • 5 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Alien Trilogy Series
  • 2 books in the Battlestar Galactica Series
  • 1 book in the Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel Series
  • 14 books in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Series
  • 2 books in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide Series
  • 1 book in the Deadpool Series
  • 2 books in the From the Pages of Hellboy Series
  • 1 book in the Gen¹³ Series
  • 7 books in the Hellboy Graphic Novel Series
  • 1 book in the Justice League of America Series
  • 1 book in the Kolchak: The Night Stalker Series
  • 1 book in the Marvel Press Novel Series
  • 1 book in the Necon Modern Horror Series
  • 1 book in the Star Trek Classics Series
  • 1 book in The Crow: Midnight Legends Series
  • 1 book in the Tomb of Dracula Series
  • 3 Chris Jameson Standalone Novels
  • 3 Mike Mignola Graphic Novels
  • 1 book in The Script Book Series
  • 1 book in The Punisher Series
  • 1 book in the SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror Series

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