City Of Night
Read "City Of Night" as the 2nd book in the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein (The Prodigal Son Series) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.
⚠️ Do NOT read before "Prodigal Son" (Book 1)
This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.
Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.
Dead of Night
Book #3 of 5 in Series
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
Why this order?
This book, originally co-written with Ed Gorman, had its co-author retrospectively removed from new editions, which are now credited solely to Dean Koontz.
Why This Order Is Confusing
Many reading lists for Dean Koontz's Frankenstein (The Prodigal Son Series) 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 City Of Night?
This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.
Can I read City Of Night before Prodigal Son?
No. We recommend reading Prodigal Son first. City Of Night is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.
Is City Of Night required reading for the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein (The Prodigal Son Series)?
Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.
What comes after City Of Night in the reading order?
The next recommended book after City Of Night is Dead of Night (Book #3).
