Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beast Marks | 1984 | A.A. Attanasio | Buy |
| 2 | Twice Dead Things | 2006 | A.A. Attanasio | Buy |
| 3 | Demons Hide Their Faces | 2011 | A.A. Attanasio | Buy |
A.A. Attanasio has published three short story collections over the course of his career. Beast Marks (1984) gathers his early short fiction, much of it in the speculative and horror genres. Twice Dead Things (2006) and Demons Hide Their Faces (2011) collect stories from his later years.
His short fiction shares many qualities with his novels: dense prose, imaginative settings, and a willingness to explore unusual ideas. These collections offer a good entry point for readers curious about Attanasio’s style without committing to a full novel.