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The complete bibliography of Graham Hancock, featuring his bestselling alternative history investigations, early journalism, and historical fantasy novels.

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Africa Guide 1980

by Graham Hancock

1979

A comprehensive reference yearbook providing economic, political, and travel information for the African continent. Written during Hancock's time as a journalist specializing in African affairs, it offers a snapshot of the region at the start of the decade.

Gulf Guide and Diary 1981

by Graham Hancock

1980

A practical guide and diary designed for travelers and business professionals operating in the Gulf region. It combines logistical advice with economic overviews of the Gulf states during the early 1980s.

Journey Through Pakistan

by Mohamed Amin & Graham Hancock

1982

A vivid travelogue and photographic journey that captures the diverse landscapes and cultures of Pakistan. Hancock explores the country's mountains, cities, and historical sites, offering a colorful portrait of the nation and its people.

Ethiopia

by Graham Hancock

1985

Drawing on his experience as an East Africa correspondent, Hancock examines the famine, conflict, and politics of Ethiopia in the mid-1980s. The book provides a hard-hitting look at the challenges facing the nation during a tumultuous era.

AIDS

by Graham Hancock

1986

Subtitled *The Deadly Epidemic*, this early work of investigative journalism explores the emergence and spread of the AIDS virus. Hancock and co-author Enver Carim analyze the social and political reactions to the crisis in the 1980s.

Lords of Poverty

by Graham Hancock

1989

A controversial and acclaimed critique of the foreign aid industry. Hancock argues that despite billions of dollars in spending, international aid organizations are often corrupt, inefficient, and damaging to the very people they claim to help.

African Ark

by Carol Beckwith & Graham Hancock

1990

A stunning photographic book that documents the diverse peoples and cultures of the Horn of Africa. Hancock provides the text to accompany images of the region's ancient traditions, landscapes, and ethnic groups.

The Sign and the Seal

by Graham Hancock

1992

Part history, part travel adventure, this book chronicles Hancock's real-life quest to track down the Ark of the Covenant. His journey leads him through ancient texts and dangerous territories, ultimately suggesting the holy relic rests in a remote chapel in Ethiopia.

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1 person
  • Dan Carlin recommended this book

Fingerprints of the Gods

by Graham Hancock

1995

Hancock's breakout bestseller proposes that a sophisticated civilization flourished during the Ice Age before being destroyed by a natural disaster. He takes readers on a global tour of ancient sites, from the Andes to Egypt, pointing to anomalies that suggest our history is older than we think.

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2 people

The Beauty of Historic Ethiopia

by Graham Hancock

1995

A visual celebration of Ethiopia's rich historical heritage, from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the castles of Gondar. This coffee-table book combines evocative photography with Hancock's commentary on the country's architectural wonders.

The Mars Mystery

by Graham Hancock

1997

Hancock investigates the anomalies found in NASA photographs of the Cydonia region on Mars. He questions whether the 'Face on Mars' and nearby pyramid-like structures could be evidence of a past extraterrestrial civilization that met a catastrophic end.

The Message of the Sphinx

by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

1997

Co-authored with Robert Bauval, this book argues that the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza are far older than Egyptologists claim. The authors propose that the monuments form an astronomical map of the stars as they appeared in 10,500 BC.

Heaven's Mirror

by Graham Hancock & Santha Faiia

1998

A beautifully illustrated exploration of sacred sites around the world, including Angkor Wat and Easter Island. Hancock argues that these ancient monuments were positioned to mirror specific constellations, pointing to a shared spiritual legacy.

Underworld

by Graham Hancock

2002

Using marine archaeology, Hancock searches for the ruins of lost civilizations submerged by rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age. He dives off the coasts of India, Japan, and the Mediterranean to find evidence of these flooded kingdoms.

Talisman

by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

2004

Written with Robert Bauval, this book traces a secret intellectual tradition from ancient times to the modern day. The authors argue that a hidden Gnostic faith has influenced the architecture and layout of major cities like Paris and Washington, D.C.

Supernatural

by Graham Hancock

2005

Hancock explores the origins of religion and art by examining the role of altered states of consciousness. He suggests that cave art and fairy lore may document genuine encounters with other realities, accessed through shamanic practices and hallucinogens.

Entangled

by Graham Hancock

2010

A time-slip thriller that weaves together the lives of a modern Los Angeles teenager and a young woman in Stone Age Spain. They must unite across time to fight a demon determined to destroy humanity in this novel of supernatural suspense.

Lost Knowledge of the Ancients

by Glenn Kreisberg & Graham Hancock

2010

Edited by Glenn Kreisberg and commissioned by Graham Hancock, this anthology assembles alternative-history and consciousness essays. Contributors explore disputed ideas about ancient civilizations, archaeology, technology, paranormal phenomena, and humanity’s place in the wider history of knowledge.

The Master Game

by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

2011

Co-authored with Robert Bauval, this book investigates the influence of secret societies like the Freemasons on history. It proposes that certain historical events were driven by a long-term plan to implement a specific spiritual and political agenda.

Nights Of The Witch

by Graham Hancock

2013

The first book in the War God series, set during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. As Cortés arrives, a young native healer named Tozi and a Spanish page boy are caught in a brutal conflict between empires and gods.

Return of the Plumed Serpent

by Graham Hancock

2014

The second volume of the War God saga follows Cortés as he marches on Tenochtitlan. Amidst the slaughter, Tozi must master her powers to survive the wrath of Moctezuma and the darker spiritual forces fueling the war.

Dark Discoveries - Issue #32

by Graham Hancock

2015

This occult-themed issue of the dark-fiction magazine includes a War God excerpt by Graham Hancock and an interview with him. New stories, features on C. M. Eddy Jr. and Arthur Machen, and columns on horror and occult fiction round out the issue.

Magicians of the Gods

by Graham Hancock

2015

In this sequel to *Fingerprints of the Gods*, Hancock presents new evidence of a global cataclysm at the end of the last Ice Age. He argues that survivors of this disaster settled in key locations like Göbekli Tepe, passing on the seeds of civilization to hunter-gatherers.

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The Divine Spark

by Graham Hancock

2015

An anthology edited by Hancock that gathers essays on psychedelics and consciousness. Contributors explore how altered states might help us understand the mind, creativity, and the potential for contact with other dimensions.

Night of Sorrows

by Graham Hancock

2017

The final chapter of the War God trilogy depicts the desperate Spanish retreat from Tenochtitlan. Tozi and her allies face the ultimate test as the Aztec capital descends into blood and chaos during the Noche Triste.

America Before

by Graham Hancock

2019

Hancock turns his attention to the Americas, arguing that the New World was home to an advanced lost civilization. He combines genetic evidence and archaeology to suggest ancient connections between the Americas and the rest of the world.

Visionary

by Graham Hancock

2022

The definitive edition of *Supernatural*, presenting Hancock's investigation into shamanism and the origins of human consciousness. It argues that interactions with spirit entities in altered states have played a crucial role in human evolution.

Where to start with Graham Hancock

If you want the definitive alternative history theory:
Fingerprints of the GodsMagicians of the GodsAmerica Before

If you prefer an adventure-style mystery:
The Sign and the Seal

If you enjoy gritty historical fiction:
Nights of the WitchReturn of the Plumed SerpentNight of Sorrows

Graham Hancock sub-series and character series

War God (Graham Hancock) books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Nights Of The Witch"

    Nights Of The Witch

    by Graham Hancock

    2013War God, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Return of the Plumed Serpent"

    Return of the Plumed Serpent

    by Graham Hancock

    2014War God, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Night of Sorrows"

    Night of Sorrows

    by Graham Hancock

    2017War God, Book 3

War God (Graham Hancock) books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Nights Of The Witch"

    Nights Of The Witch

    by Graham Hancock

    2013War God, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Return of the Plumed Serpent"

    Return of the Plumed Serpent

    by Graham Hancock

    2014War God, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Night of Sorrows"

    Night of Sorrows

    by Graham Hancock

    2017War God, Book 3

Graham Hancock collections, short stories, and related book types

Non-Fiction

  1. Book cover for "Africa Guide 1980"

    Africa Guide 1980

    by Graham Hancock

    1979
  2. Book cover for "Gulf Guide and Diary 1981"

    Gulf Guide and Diary 1981

    by Graham Hancock

    1980
  3. Book cover for "Journey Through Pakistan"

    Journey Through Pakistan

    by Mohamed Amin & Graham Hancock

    1982
  4. Book cover for "Ethiopia"

    Ethiopia

    by Graham Hancock

    1985The Challenge of Hunger
  5. Book cover for "AIDS"

    AIDS

    by Graham Hancock

    1986
  6. Book cover for "Lords of Poverty"

    Lords of Poverty

    by Graham Hancock

    1989The Power, Prestige, and Corruption of the International Aid Business
  7. Book cover for "African Ark"

    African Ark

    by Carol Beckwith & Graham Hancock

    1990People and Ancient Cultures of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
  8. Book cover for "The Sign and the Seal"

    The Sign and the Seal

    by Graham Hancock

    1992The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant
  9. Book cover for "Fingerprints of the Gods"

    Fingerprints of the Gods

    by Graham Hancock

    1995The Quest Continues
  10. Book cover for "The Beauty of Historic Ethiopia"

    The Beauty of Historic Ethiopia

    by Graham Hancock

    1995
  11. Book cover for "The Mars Mystery"

    The Mars Mystery

    by Graham Hancock

    1997The Secret Connection Between Earth and the Red Planet
  12. Book cover for "The Message of the Sphinx / Keeper Of Genesis"

    The Message of the Sphinx / Keeper Of Genesis

    by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

    1997A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of Mankind
  13. Book cover for "Heaven's Mirror"

    Heaven's Mirror

    by Graham Hancock & Santha Faiia

    1998Quest for the Lost Civilization
  14. Book cover for "Underworld"

    Underworld

    by Graham Hancock

    2002The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
  15. Book cover for "Talisman"

    Talisman

    by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

    2004Sacred Cities, Secret Faith
  16. Book cover for "Supernatural"

    Supernatural

    by Graham Hancock

    2005Meetings with the Ancient Teachers of Mankind
  17. Book cover for "Lost Knowledge of the Ancients"

    Lost Knowledge of the Ancients

    by Glenn Kreisberg & Graham Hancock

    2010
  18. Book cover for "The Master Game"

    The Master Game

    by Graham Hancock & Robert Bauval

    2011Unmasking the Secret Rulers of the World
  19. Book cover for "The Divine Spark"

    The Divine Spark

    by Graham Hancock

    2015Psychedelics, Consciousness, and the Birth of Civilization
  20. Book cover for "Magicians of the Gods"

    Magicians of the Gods

    by Graham Hancock

    2015Sequel to the International Bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods
  21. Book cover for "America Before"

    America Before

    by Graham Hancock

    2019The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization
  22. Book cover for "Visionary: The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness"

    Visionary: The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness

    by Graham Hancock

    2022The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness

Anthologies

  1. Book cover for "Dark Discoveries - Issue #32"

    Dark Discoveries - Issue #32

    by Graham Hancock

    2015

Standalone Graham Hancock books

  1. Book cover for "Entangled"

    Entangled

    by Graham Hancock

    2010The Eater of Souls
  2. Book cover for "Visionary"

    Visionary

    by Graham Hancock

    2022The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness

Author bio

Graham Hancock didn’t start out as the man who challenges history books. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, his early life followed a fairly traditional path for a writer. He attended Durham University to study sociology and soon found his footing in the world of serious journalism.

For years, Hancock was the guy on the ground reporting the hard facts. He wrote for New Internationalist and served as the East Africa correspondent for The Economist. During this time, he covered heavy, gritty topics like wars, political upheaval, and the complexities of international aid in the Horn of Africa.

It was a career built on reality, focusing entirely on the here and now.

But in the early 1990s, his writing took a sharp turn. Hancock began to look backward instead of forward. His curiosity led him to Ethiopia and a fascination with the Ark of the Covenant. The result was The Sign and the Seal, published in 1992. This book wasn't just a dry history lesson; it was a personal adventure that read more like a detective story than a textbook. It became an international bestseller and signaled a massive shift in his life.

He was no longer just reporting the news. He was hunting for secrets.

Then came the book that truly defined his career. In 1995, he published Fingerprints of the Gods, a work that became a global phenomenon. In it, Hancock asked a massive, unsettling question: What if we have forgotten a huge chunk of our own history?

He proposed that a highly advanced civilization existed long before ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia. He argued that this "mother culture" was wiped out by a massive global cataclysm—likely a comet impact—at the end of the last Ice Age. To prove it, he pointed to geological evidence, confusing ancient maps, and the uncanny similarities between myths and monuments from different corners of the globe.

He argued that famous sites like the Great Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza are actually legacies of this forgotten era.

Hancock didn't stop there. He spent the next few decades doubling down on his theories. He followed up with sequels like Magicians of the Gods and America Before. In these books, he combined archaeoastronomy, geology, and mythology to argue that humanity is a species with amnesia. He believes these ancient structures were left as a warning to the future.

Interestingly, Hancock also tells stories through fiction. He understands that sometimes novels are the best way to explore difficult ideas.

His War God series takes readers back to the brutal Spanish conquest of Mexico. It is a vivid reimagining of history that blends warfare with the supernatural. He also wrote Entangled, a novel that dives into time travel and the nature of the mind. This connects to his other major interest: human consciousness. Hancock is deeply fascinated by shamanism and altered states of reality. He often writes about how ancient cultures used these states to learn things that modern science is only just catching up to.

Today, Graham Hancock is a unique figure. While academic historians often disagree with his conclusions, his readers love his willingness to challenge the status quo. He has dedicated his later years to exploring the mysteries of consciousness and trying to fill in the blank pages of the human story.

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