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Alma Katsu Reading Order

6 series · 24 books

Mystery & Thriller

Alma Katsu is a celebrated American author known for her captivating adult fiction that blends elements of thriller and historical narrative. With a prolific portfolio of 24 titles across six series, including the noteworthy Red Widow and The Taker Trilogy, Katsu has established herself as a master storyteller. Active from 2006 to 2026, her works also encompass standalone novels and short stories, appealing to a diverse audience of readers.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

8 books (2006–2026)

Start with Enhanced Gravity: More Fiction By Washington Area Women, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Enhanced Gravity: More Fiction By Washington Area Women
2006Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Hex Life
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Miscreations
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror
Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
Other Terrors
2022Buy 🇺🇸
7
Christmas and Other Horrors
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
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The Big Bad Book of Kaiju
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Red Widow Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2023)

Start with Red Widow and read in order.

#Title
1
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Red Widow
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Red London
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2012–2023)

Start with The Devil's Scribe and read in order.

#Title
1
The Devil's Scribe
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Wehrwolf
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Black Vault
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2018–2025)

Start with The Hunger, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Hunger
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Deep
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Fervor
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Fiend
2025Buy 🇺🇸

The Spy Who Vanished Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

Start with On Enemy Ground and read in order.

#Title
1
On Enemy Ground
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Shaken, Not Stirred
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Vanishing Man
2024Buy 🇺🇸

The Taker Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Taker, the first of 4 books in the The Taker Trilogy series.

#Title
1
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The Taker
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Reckoning
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Descent
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Witch Sisters
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alma Katsu written?
Alma Katsu has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Alma Katsu series?
Here are the first books in Alma Katsu's series: Anthologies: Enhanced Gravity: More Fiction By Washington Area Women; Red Widow: Red Widow; Short Stories/Novellas: The Devil's Scribe; The Spy Who Vanished: On Enemy Ground; The Taker Trilogy: The Taker.
What order should I read Alma Katsu's books?
We recommend reading Alma Katsu's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alma Katsu still writing new books?
Yes, Alma Katsu has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels, The Spy Who Vanished.

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