Barking Mad Trilogy books in order

The Barking Mad Trilogy by Robert Rankin delivers three connected novels of surreal comic fiction, from Sprout Mask Replica (1997) through Waiting For Godalming (2000).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Sprout Mask Replica 1997 Robert Rankin Buy
2 The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag 1998 Robert Rankin Buy
3 Waiting For Godalming 2000 Robert Rankin Buy

The Barking Mad Trilogy earns its name across three novels of escalating absurdity. Sprout Mask Replica (1997) launched the trilogy, followed by The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag and Waiting For Godalming. The titles alone signal the level of surreal humor readers should expect.

Even by Robert Rankin’s standards, the Barking Mad books push his comic style to its furthest extremes. The trilogy rewards readers who appreciate fiction that values inventiveness and humor over conventional plotting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Barking Mad Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Barking Mad Trilogy series, published between 1997 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Barking Mad Trilogy series?

The first book in the Barking Mad Trilogy series is Sprout Mask Replica, published in 1997.

What is the Barking Mad Trilogy?

The Barking Mad Trilogy consists of Sprout Mask Replica (1997), The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag (1998), and Waiting For Godalming (2000). The trilogy lives up to its name with some of Rankin’s most surreal and unpredictable storytelling.

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