Ben Alderson Reading Order
10 series · 25 books
Ben Alderson is an English fantasy romance author who crafts sprawling universes populated with complex characters and high-stakes adventure. His prolific output spans multiple interconnected series including the Court of Broken Bonds and Darkmourn Universe, blending romantic tension with action-driven plots across paranormal and fantastical settings. With over two dozen books published since 2017, Alderson has established himself as a significant voice in gay fantasy romance, creating immersive worlds that appeal to readers seeking both emotional depth and epic worldbuilding.
Court of Broken Bonds Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2024)
Start with Heir to Frost and Storm and read in order.
Start this series with Heir to Frost and Storm
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Ongoing4 books (2021–2024)
Start with Lord of Eternal Night, the first of 4 books in the Darkmourn Universe series.
Start this series with Lord of Eternal Night
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Dragori Series
Complete4 books (2017–2019)
Start with Cloaked in Shadow, the first of 4 books in the Dragori series.
Start this series with Cloaked in Shadow
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Godbutcher Series
Complete1 book (2027–2027)
Hillcrest Supernaturals Series
Complete3 books (2018–2019)
Start with Crimson Bite and read in order.
Start this series with Crimson Bite
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Realm of Fey Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Start with A Betrayal of Storms, the first of 4 books in the Realm of Fey series.
Start this series with A Betrayal of Storms
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Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with The Actor and His Secret(With: Laura R. Samotin) and read in order.
Start this series with The Actor and His Secret(With: Laura R. Samotin)
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Complete1 book (2026–2026)
War Of The Wood Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Witch Trials Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Witch and His Crow and read in order.
Start this series with The Witch and His Crow
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- How many books has Ben Alderson written?
- Ben Alderson has written 25 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2027.
- 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.