Novels:
- The Gospel of the Pig: A satirical novel that follows a group of pigs who rebel against their human oppressors.
- The Dreamtime: A science fiction novel set in a world where dreams are real and can be used to travel to different dimensions.
- The Last Day of Atlantis: A historical novel that tells the story of the fall of the city of Atlantis.
Short Stories:
- The Illustrated Man: A collection of 18 short stories, each of which is illustrated with a tattoo on the body of a mysterious man.
- The Martian Chronicles: A collection of short stories set on the planet Mars, which tells the story of the colonization of the planet by humans.
- The Sirens of Titan: A science fiction novel that tells the story of a man who is sent on a journey to find the meaning of life.
Essays and Poetry:
- Time Enough for Love: A collection of essays and poems that explore the themes of love, time, and death.
- Dandelion Wine: A collection of short stories, essays, and poems that explore the themes of childhood, innocence, and loss.
- Stardust: A collection of poems that explore the themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Shelton has also edited and published a number of anthologies, including The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, The Fantasy Hall of Fame, and The Horror Hall of Fame.