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Amy Harmon Reading Order

5 series Β· 20 books

Amy Harmon is an award-winning author who brings her background in science journalism to imaginative fiction exploring how technological and scientific breakthroughs reshape human relationships and identity. Her fantasy and romance novels, including The Bird and the Sword Chronicles and The Purgatory series, blend intricate worldbuilding with deeply personal character narratives that examine profound moral questions. Across twenty books written since 2012, Harmon crafts stories that treat speculative concepts with the same narrative depth she once applied to real-world scientific dilemmas.

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Purgatory Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2012)

Amy Harmon's Purgatory series consists of two complete fantasy romance novels published in 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Prom Night in Purgatory followed by Slow Dance in Purgatory, as they build upon each other's narrative.

Start with Prom Night in Purgatory and read in order.

Start this series with Prom Night in Purgatory

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Prom Night in Purgatory
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Slow Dance in Purgatory

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

12 books (2012–2024)

Amy Harmon's Standalone Novels series comprises twelve independent fantasy and romance books published between 2012 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each novel stands alone with its own characters and story, though all reflect Harmon's distinctive storytelling style. Readers should begin with Running Barefoot and progress through publication order to experience the author's evolving craft across titles including A Different Blue, Making Faces, From Sand and Ash, What the Wind Knows, and The Songbook of Benny Lament, among others.

Start with Running Barefoot, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Running Barefoot

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Where the Lost Wander
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The Songbook of Benny Lament
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A Girl Called Samson
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The Outlaw Noble Salt

The Bird and the Sword Chronicles Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

The Bird and the Sword Chronicles is a complete two-book fantasy romance series by Amy Harmon. Both novels were published between 2016 and 2017 and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bird and the Sword followed by The Queen and the Cure.

Start with The Bird and the Sword and read in order.

Start this series with The Bird and the Sword

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The Bird and the Sword
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The Queen and the Cure

The Chronicles of Saylok Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2021)

Amy Harmon's Chronicles of Saylok is a two-book fantasy romance series published between 2019 and 2021. The series consists of The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete.

Start with The First Girl Child and read in order.

Start this series with The First Girl Child

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The First Girl Child
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The Second Blind Son

The Law of Moses Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Amy Harmon's The Law of Moses duology spans two complete novels published between 2014 and 2015, blending fantasy and romance across its narrative. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Law of Moses followed by The Song of David, to experience the story as intended. The series concluded with its second installment and requires no further reading beyond these two volumes.

Start with The Law of Moses and read in order.

Start this series with The Law of Moses

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Amy Harmon written?
Amy Harmon has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Amy Harmon series?
Here are the first books in Amy Harmon's series: Purgatory: Prom Night in Purgatory; The Bird and the Sword Chronicles: The Bird and the Sword; The Chronicles of Saylok: The First Girl Child; The Law of Moses: The Law of Moses.
What order should I read Amy Harmon's books?
We recommend reading Amy Harmon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Amy Harmon still writing new books?
Yes, Amy Harmon has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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