Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Holiday |
1988 |
Richard Christian Matheson |
N/A |
| 2 |
Pride |
2002 |
Richard Christian Matheson |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Ritual of Illusion |
2013 |
Richard Christian Matheson |
Buy |
Richard Christian Matheson’s individually published shorter works include Holiday (1988), Pride (2002), and The Ritual of Illusion (2013). These standalone publications sit between his micro-fiction and his single novel in terms of length, giving him slightly more room to develop his horror scenarios.
Each piece demonstrates Matheson’s particular gift for psychological unease — his stories tend to work on the reader’s mind rather than relying on graphic violence or supernatural set pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Richard Christian Matheson Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are three books in the Richard Christian Matheson Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1988 and 2013.
What is the first book in the Richard Christian Matheson Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Richard Christian Matheson Short Stories/Novellas series is Holiday, published in 1988.
What is The Ritual of Illusion about?
The Ritual of Illusion (2013) is a novella that explores the boundaries between reality and perception, written in Matheson’s characteristic compressed, psychologically intense style. It represents his longer-form work outside of his single novel.