Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Crypt of the Moon Spider |
2024 |
Nathan Ballingrud |
Buy |
| 2 |
Cathedral of the Drowned |
2025 |
Nathan Ballingrud |
Buy |
The Lunar Gothic Trilogy by Nathan Ballingrud transplants gothic horror to the Moon, combining the genre’s atmospheric dread with science fiction settings. Crypt of the Moon Spider (2024) begins the trilogy, followed by Cathedral of the Drowned (2025).
The series represents Ballingrud’s move into longer-form fiction while maintaining the dark, literary sensibility that defines his short stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Lunar Gothic Trilogy series?
There are two books in the Lunar Gothic Trilogy series, published between 2024 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Lunar Gothic Trilogy series?
The first book in the Lunar Gothic Trilogy series is Crypt of the Moon Spider, published in 2024.
What is the Lunar Gothic Trilogy about?
The Lunar Gothic Trilogy combines gothic horror with a lunar setting. Crypt of the Moon Spider (2024) and Cathedral of the Drowned (2025) are the first two entries in this series that brings gothic dread to the surface of the Moon.