The Living Dead Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Living Dead books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Night of the Living Dead
Buy on Amazon1974
Return of the Living Dead
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Living Dead series is publication order: 1. Night of the Living Dead (1974), 2. Return of the Living Dead (1979). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Living Dead series by John A. Russo contains 2 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Living Dead series is written by John A. Russo. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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