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Ben Alderson Reading Order

9 series · 24 books

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Ben Alderson is an English author known for his captivating gay fantasy romance. With a prolific output of 24 books spanning 9 series—including notable works like Court of Broken Bonds and the Darkmourn Universe—his storytelling blends imaginative worlds with heartfelt themes. Alderson's writing career has flourished from 2017 to 2026, appealing to readers who enjoy rich narratives and supernatural adventures.

Court of Broken Bonds Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with Heir to Frost and Storm and read in order.

#Title
1
Heir to Frost and Storm
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
Heir to Thorn and Flame
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
Heir to Dreams and Darkness
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Darkmourn Universe Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2024)

Start with Lord of Eternal Night, the first of 4 books in the Darkmourn Universe series.

#Title
1
Lord of Eternal Night
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of King of Immortal Tithe
King of Immortal Tithe
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Alpha of Mortal Flesh
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
Prince of Endless Tides
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Dragori Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2019)

Start with Cloaked in Shadow, the first of 4 books in the Dragori series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cloaked in Shadow
Cloaked in Shadow
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Found in Night
Found in Night
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Prince of Flames
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Poisoned in Light
Poisoned in Light
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Hillcrest Supernaturals Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

Start with Crimson Bite and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Crimson Bite
Crimson Bite
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Hex Bound
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Moon Struck
Moon Struck
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Realm of Fey Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

Start with A Betrayal of Storms, the first of 4 books in the Realm of Fey series.

#Title
1
A Betrayal of Storms
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
A Kingdom of Lies
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
A Deception of Courts
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
A Game of Monsters
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Actor and His Secret(With: Laura R. Samotin) and read in order.

#Title
1
The Actor and His Secret(With: Laura R. Samotin)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Haunting of William Thorn
2025Buy 🇺🇸

The Shadows Have Teeth Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
The Darkness Bites Back(With: Laura R. Samotin)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

War Of The Wood Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
The Lost Mage
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Witch Trials Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Witch and His Crow and read in order.

#Title
1
The Witch and His Crow
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Demon and His Viper
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ben Alderson written?
Ben Alderson has written 24 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ben Alderson series?
Here are the first books in Ben Alderson's series: Court of Broken Bonds: Heir to Frost and Storm; Darkmourn Universe: Lord of Eternal Night; Dragori: Cloaked in Shadow; Hillcrest Supernaturals: Crimson Bite; Realm of Fey: A Betrayal of Storms.
What order should I read Ben Alderson's books?
We recommend reading Ben Alderson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ben Alderson still writing new books?
Yes, Ben Alderson has 5 ongoing series: Court of Broken Bonds, Darkmourn Universe, Realm of Fey, Standalone Novels, Witch Trials.

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