Heroes in Hell books in order

The Heroes in Hell series is a shared-world anthology franchise set in a darkly comic version of the afterlife, featuring contributions from many science fiction and fantasy authors.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Rebels In Hell 1986 George Alec Effinger Buy
2 Heroes in Hell 1986 George Alec Effinger Buy
3 The Gates of Hell 1986 George Alec Effinger Buy
4 Masters in Hell 1987 George Alec Effinger Buy
5 Kings in Hell 1987 George Alec Effinger Buy
6 Crusaders in Hell 1987 George Alec Effinger Buy
7 Legions of Hell 1987 George Alec Effinger Buy
8 Angels in Hell 1987 George Alec Effinger Buy
9 The Little Helliad 1988 George Alec Effinger Buy
10 War in Hell 1988 George Alec Effinger Buy
11 Prophets in Hell 1989 George Alec Effinger Buy
12 Explorers in Hell 1989 George Alec Effinger Buy
13 Bridge Over Hell 2009 George Alec Effinger Buy
14 Lawyers in Hell 2011 George Alec Effinger Buy
15 Rogues in Hell 2012 George Alec Effinger Buy
16 Dreamers in Hell 2013 George Alec Effinger Buy
17 Poets in Hell 2014 George Alec Effinger Buy
18 Doctors in Hell 2015 George Alec Effinger Buy
19 Hell Bound 2015 George Alec Effinger Buy
20 Pirates in Hell 2017 George Alec Effinger Buy
21 Hell Hounds 2017 George Alec Effinger Buy
22 Lovers in Hell 2018 George Alec Effinger Buy
23 Hell Gate 2019 George Alec Effinger Buy
24 Mystics in Hell 2021 George Alec Effinger Buy
25 Liars in Hell 2022 George Alec Effinger Buy
26 Monsters in Hell 2024 George Alec Effinger Buy

Heroes in Hell is a long-running shared-world anthology series created by Janet Morris. The premise places historical figures and fictional characters together in a satirical, sometimes darkly comic version of Hell. The series has attracted contributions from dozens of science fiction and fantasy authors since its launch in 1986.

George Alec Effinger was among the contributors, with the series spanning from the original 1980s run through a revival that began in 2009 and continues into the 2020s. The anthologies include themed volumes about rebels, kings, crusaders, pirates, poets, and many other groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Heroes in Hell series?

There are 26 books in the Heroes in Hell series, published between 1986 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Heroes in Hell series?

The first book in the Heroes in Hell series is Rebels In Hell, published in 1986.

What is the Heroes in Hell shared world?

Heroes in Hell is a shared-world anthology series where historical figures and fictional characters coexist in a satirical version of the afterlife. Created by Janet Morris, the series has featured contributions from many authors over several decades, including George Alec Effinger.

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