Anne Billson Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Anne Billson Anthologies series?"

"There are three books in the Anne Billson Anthologies series, published between 2012 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Anne Billson Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Anne Billson Anthologies series is Zombie Apocalypse! Fightback, published in 2012."

Q: "What kind of stories does Anne Billson write for anthologies?"

"Billson's anthology contributions tend toward horror and dark fiction, consistent with her work as a novelist and film critic. She has appeared in zombie fiction anthologies, the prestigious Best Horror of the Year series, and collections themed around suspense and the macabre. Her short fiction carries the same dark humor and genre knowledge found in her novels."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Zombie Apocalypse! Fightback	2012	Anne Billson	Buy
2	The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven	2019	Anne Billson	Buy
3	Birds, Strangers and Psychos	2025	Anne Billson	Buy

Anne Billson has contributed short fiction to a number of horror and dark fiction anthologies over the years. Her anthology appearances include Zombie Apocalypse! Fightback (2012), a collaborative zombie fiction project, and The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven (2019), part of Ellen Datlow’s acclaimed annual series. Her most recent anthology credit is Birds, Strangers and Psychos (2025).

These anthology contributions sit alongside Billson’s novels and non-fiction work, showing a writer equally comfortable in short and long form. Her stories reflect the same interests that run through all her work: horror, dark humor, and a willingness to play with genre conventions while still delivering genuine scares.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Anne Billson Anthologies series?

There are three books in the Anne Billson Anthologies series, published between 2012 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Anne Billson Anthologies series?

The first book in the Anne Billson Anthologies series is Zombie Apocalypse! Fightback, published in 2012.

What kind of stories does Anne Billson write for anthologies?

Billson’s anthology contributions tend toward horror and dark fiction, consistent with her work as a novelist and film critic. She has appeared in zombie fiction anthologies, the prestigious Best Horror of the Year series, and collections themed around suspense and the macabre. Her short fiction carries the same dark humor and genre knowledge found in her novels.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order