Anne Bishop Reading Order
9 series · 47 books · Born 1955
Anne Bishop is a renowned American fantasy author celebrated for her richly woven narratives and intricate worlds. With an impressive catalog of 47 novels across nine series, her most recognized work includes the acclaimed Black Jewels series. Active from 1995 to 2025, her other notable series include An Isle of Wyrd, Tir Alainn, Ephemera, and The Others.
An Isle of Wyrd Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Turns of Fate 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (1995–2022)
Start with Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Ephemera Series
Complete4 books (2006–2012)
Start with Sebastian, the first of 4 books in the Ephemera series.
Mossy Creek Series
Complete11 books (2001–2017)
Start with Mossy Creek, the first of 11 books in the Mossy Creek series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Mossy Creek 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Reunion at Mossy Creek 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Summer in Mossy Creek 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Blessings of Mossy Creek 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Day in Mossy Creek 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | At Home in Mossy Creek 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Gone But Not Forgotten 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Critters of Mossy Creek 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Homecoming in Mossy Creek 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Closer Than They Appear 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Christmas in Mossy Creek 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing2 books (2012–2024)
Start with Stranded and read in order.
The Black Jewels Series
Likely Complete12 books (1998–2023)
Start with Daughter of the Blood, the first of 12 books in the The Black Jewels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Daughter of the Blood 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Heir to the Shadows 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Queen of the Darkness 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Invisible Ring 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dreams Made Flesh 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Tangled Webs 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Shadow Queen 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Shalador's Lady 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Twilight's Dawn 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Queen's Bargain 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Queen's Weapons 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Queen’s Price 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Others Series
Complete5 books (2013–2017)
Start with Written in Red, the first of 5 books in the The Others series.
The World of the Others Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018–2022)
Start with Lake Silence, the first of 4 books in the The World of the Others series.
Tir Alainn Series
Complete3 books (2001–2003)
Start with The Pillars of the World and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anne Bishop written?
- Anne Bishop has written 47 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Anne Bishop series?
- Here are the first books in Anne Bishop's series: Anthologies: Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears; Ephemera: Sebastian; Mossy Creek: Mossy Creek; Short Story Collections: Stranded; The Black Jewels: Daughter of the Blood.
- What order should I read Anne Bishop's books?
- We recommend reading Anne Bishop's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Anne Bishop still writing new books?
- Yes, Anne Bishop has 1 ongoing series: Short Story Collections.