The Dark Descent Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Dark Descent books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Short Story Masterpieces: 35 Classic American and British Stories from the First Half of the 20th Century
Buy on Amazon1954
The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories
Buy on Amazon1964
A World of Fiction
Buy on Amazon1983
Magical Realist Fiction
Buy on Amazon1984
Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield
Buy on Amazon1990
Horse & Pony Stories
Buy on Amazon1992
The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces
Buy on Amazon1992
Southwest Stories
Buy on Amazon1993
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
Buy on Amazon2000
Classic Erotica
Buy on Amazon2016
Writers: Their Lives and Works
Buy on Amazon2018
Woman's Role and Choice in Love
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Dark Descent series is publication order: 1. Short Story Masterpieces: 35 Classic American and British Stories from the First Half of the 20th Century (1954), 2. The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories (1964), 3. A World of Fiction (1983), 4. Magical Realist Fiction (1984), 5. Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield (1990), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Dark Descent series by D.H. Lawrence contains 12 books. The series began in 1954 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Dark Descent series is written by D.H. Lawrence. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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