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Alma Katsu Reading Order

6 series · 25 books

Mystery & Thriller

Alma Katsu is an American author specializing in mystery and thriller fiction, with works that have reached international audiences across multiple continents and languages. Known for her versatile storytelling, she has published over two dozen books spanning various formats, from standalone novels and novellas to interconnected series like Red Widow and The Spy Who Vanished. Her diverse portfolio demonstrates a talent for both contained narratives and expansive fictional worlds that engage readers seeking complex, suspenseful tales.

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.

Start this series with Enhanced Gravity: More Fiction By Washington Area Women

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

Red Widow Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2023)

Start with Red Widow and read in order.

Start this series with Red Widow

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2012–2023)

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

Start this series with The Devil's Scribe

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The Devil's Scribe
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Wehrwolf
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2018–2026)

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

Start this series with The Hunger

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3
Cover of The Fervor
4
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5

The Spy Who Vanished Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

Start with On Enemy Ground and read in order.

Start this series with On Enemy Ground

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On Enemy Ground
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Shaken, Not Stirred
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Vanishing Man
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Taker Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

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

Start this series with The Taker

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The Reckoning
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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4
The Witch Sisters
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alma Katsu written?
Alma Katsu has written 25 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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