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Dean Koontz

77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind)

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Read "77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind)" as the 7th book in the Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Eyes Of Darkness" (Book 6)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 7th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2011
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Welcome to the Pendleton. Built as a tycoon’s dream home in the 1880s and converted to luxury condominiums not quite a century later, the Gilded Age palace at the summit of Shadow Hill is a sanctuary for its fortunate residents. Scant traces remain of the episodes of madness, suicide, mass murder—and whispers of things far worse—that have scarred its grandeur almost from the beginning. But now inexplicable shadows caper across walls, security cameras relay impossible images, phantom voices mutter in strange tongues, not-quite-human figures lurk in the basement, elevators plunge into unknown depths. With each passing hour a terrifying certainty grows: Whatever drove the Pendleton’s past occupants to their unspeakable fates is at work again. And as nightmare visions become real, as a deadly tide begins to engulf them, the people at 77 Shadow Street will find the key to humanity’s future . . . if they can survive to use it. Includes the bonus novella The Moonlit Mind and an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

Medium Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind)?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind) before Eyes Of Darkness?

No. We recommend reading Eyes Of Darkness first. 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind) is the 7th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind) required reading for the Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind) in the reading order?

The next recommended book after 77 Shadow Street (with bonus novella The Moonlit Mind) is Bad Place (Book #8).