Reading Order
7 series · 38 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Antipope | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Brentford Triangle | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | East of Ealing | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Sprouts of Wrath | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Brentford Chainstore Massacre | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Knees Up Mother Earth | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | The Brightonomicon | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Lord of the Ring Roads | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | The Chronicles of Banarnia | 2019 | Buy from Amazon |
Armageddon Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armageddon: The Musical | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | They Came and Ate Us | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Suburban Book of the Dead | 1992 | Buy from Amazon |
Barking Mad Trilogy Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sprout Mask Replica | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Waiting For Godalming | 2000 | Buy from Amazon |
Cornelius Murphy Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Book of Ultimate Truths | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Raiders of the Lost Carpark | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Greatest Show Off Earth | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived | 1995 | Buy from Amazon |
Eddie Bear Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Toyminator | 2006 | Buy from Amazon |
Japanese Devil Fish Girl Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Japanese Devil Fish Girl and Other Unnatural Attractions | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Mechanical Messiah and Other Marvels of the Modern Age | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Educated Ape and Other Wonders of the World | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Chickens of Atlantis and Other Foul and Filthy Fiends | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Robert Rankin Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Dog Called Demolition | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Nostradamus Ate My Hamster | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Apocalypso | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Snuff Fiction | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Fandom of the Operator | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Web Site Story | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | The Witches of Chiswick | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Da Da De Da Da Code | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Necrophenia | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Retromancer | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Abominable Showman | 2014 | Buy from Amazon |
Robert Rankin (born 1960) is a prolific Scottish fantasy author known for his satirical and offbeat novels. Born in Falkirk, Rankin studied electronics before pursuing writing. He gained attention with the "Brentford Trilogy" (1998-2000), which parodied Arthurian legends and featured the irreverent wizard Brentford. Rankin has since written dozens of books, including the "Bus Stop" series, the "Captain Scarlet" series, and the "Witchfinder" series. Rankin's novels blend fantasy, comedy, and social commentary. He has received several awards, including the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (2001) for "The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse." Rankin's critical success lies in his ability to entertain readers with his unique blend of humor, imagination, and cultural references.