Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Piercing the Darkness |
2014 |
Buy |
| Lost Highways |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Drive-In: Multiplex |
2024 |
Buy |
| Screams From The Bayou: A Horror Anthology |
2026 |
Buy |
Children of the Dark Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Children of the Dark |
2016 |
Buy |
| Children of the Dark 2: The Night Flyers |
2024 |
N/A |
| The Night Flyers |
2024 |
Buy |
Raven Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Raven |
2020 |
Buy |
| Doubtful Dreaming |
- |
N/A |
| Blood Country |
2022 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Witching Hour Theatre |
2005 |
Buy |
| Old Order |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Clearing of Travis Coble |
2013 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Children of the Dark |
2016 |
Buy |
| Exorcist Falls |
2017 |
Buy |
| Marla |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Dismembered |
2022 |
Buy |
| Veil |
2025 |
Buy |
Jonathan Janz writes horror with the intensity dialed up and the character work to support it. His Raven series imagines a post-apocalyptic world where vampires, cannibals, and worse have overrun civilization. Children of the Dark puts ancient predators in a small town and lets the body count rise. His standalones — Marla, The Dismembered, Veil — each take a different horror premise and push it to its limits.
Janz has been building a reputation in the horror community since his early short fiction in the 2000s. His work draws from the tradition of writers like King and Laymon, combining accessible storytelling with a willingness to go dark. His anthology appearances and short fiction show a writer who is both prolific and connected to the broader horror fiction community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jonathan Janz written?
Jonathan Janz has written eighteen books across five series.
What was Jonathan Janz's first book?
Jonathan Janz’s first book is Witching Hour Theatre, published in 2005.
What is Jonathan Janz known for?
Janz is known for horror fiction that combines genuine scares with strong character work. The Raven and its sequels follow a post-apocalyptic world ruled by vampires and madmen. Children of the Dark is a small-town horror novel about ancient predators. His standalone novels like Marla and The Dismembered deliver intense, unapologetic horror that has earned comparisons to Stephen King and Richard Laymon.