Carrie Vaughn Reading Order
17 series · 212 books
Carrie Vaughn is an American author known for her work across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. She has built a prolific career writing novels and over 60 short stories, contributing to shared universes like the Wild Cards series while developing her own original worlds including the Bannerless Saga and the Cormac and Amelia paranormal investigations. Her diverse output spans multiple genres and formats, making her a versatile voice in speculative fiction across decades of publication.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing84 books (2004–2026)
Carrie Vaughn has contributed short fiction to 82 different anthologies spanning fantasy, science fiction, horror, and related genres from 2004 through 2025. These anthology appearances should be read in publication order, beginning with All Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories and continuing through the most recent collections. The series remains ongoing as Vaughn continues to have her work included in new anthologies. This collection provides a comprehensive chronological view of her short fiction publications across multiple genre anthologies over two decades.
Start with All Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories, the first of 82 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with All Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories
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Bannerless Saga Series
Complete3 books (2017–2018)
The Bannerless Saga is a complete trilogy of science fiction novels by Carrie Vaughn, published between 2017 and 2018. Reading the three books in publication order—Bannerless, The Wild Dead, and Where Would You Be Now?—provides the intended narrative experience. This series should be approached as a continuous story rather than standalone entries.
Start with Bannerless and read in order.
Start this series with Bannerless
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Ongoing6 books (2019–2024)
The Cormac and Amelia series consists of six fantasy and science fiction books by Carrie Vaughn, released between 2019 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Badlands Witch and continuing through Dark Divide, Charmed Waters, Fatal Storm, The Cormac and Amelia Case Files, and Broken Roads. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.
Start with Badlands Witch, the first of 6 books in the Cormac and Amelia series.
Start this series with Badlands Witch
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Complete2 books (2011–2014)
Carrie Vaughn's Golden Age series comprises two fantasy novels published between 2011 and 2014 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with After the Golden Age followed by Dreams of the Golden Age. This finished series offers readers a self-contained exploration of fantasy themes from an author known for work across fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
Start with After the Golden Age and read in order.
Start this series with After the Golden Age
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleGraff Series
Ongoing6 books (2020–2026)
The Graff series is an ongoing fantasy collection by Carrie Vaughn comprising six books published between 2020 and 2026. Readers should begin with Sinew and Steel and What They Told and continue in publication order through An Easy Job, Not the Most Romantic Thing, Time, Bravado, and Blade Through the Heart. Each entry builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.
Start with Sinew and Steel and What They Told, the first of 6 books in the Graff series.
Start this series with Sinew and Steel and What They Told
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Complete6 books (2011–2016)
The Heiresses of Russ is a five-book anthology series edited by Carrie Vaughn, published between 2012 and 2016 and now complete. Each volume collects science fiction and fantasy short stories selected to honor the legacy of pioneering author James H. Schmitz. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the 2012 edition and continuing through 2016.
Start with Heiresses of Russ 2012, the first of 5 books in the Heiresses of Russ series.
Start this series with Heiresses of Russ 2011
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Complete18 books (2005–2020)
The Kitty Norville series comprises 18 novels published between 2005 and 2020, following the adventures of a radio host navigating a world of supernatural creatures and paranormal phenomena. Carrie Vaughn's complete fantasy series should be read in publication order, beginning with Kitty and the Midnight Hour and concluding with the final installment in 2020. The books blend elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror across the werewolf-centered narrative arc. Each entry builds on previous events and character development, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the series' progression.
Start with Kitty and the Midnight Hour, the first of 18 books in the Kitty Norville series.
Start this series with Kitty and the Midnight Hour
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Kitty Norville Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Robin Hood Stories Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Carrie Vaughn's Robin Hood Stories duology, completed in 2020, reimagines the legendary outlaw mythos through a fantasy lens. The two-book series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Ghosts of Sherwood followed by The Heirs of Locksley. This finished series blends Vaughn's signature storytelling across fantasy and speculative fiction genres with a fresh take on classic source material.
Start with The Ghosts of Sherwood and read in order.
Start this series with The Ghosts of Sherwood
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2013–2026)
Carrie Vaughn's complete collection of three short works spans fantasy, science fiction, and horror across a four-year period from 2013 to 2016. The series consists of The Best We Can, Amaryllis, and That Game We Played During the War, which should be read in publication order. This finished series is ideal for readers seeking standalone or loosely connected shorter fiction from an author known for imaginative storytelling across multiple genres.
Start with The Best We Can and read in order.
Start this series with The Best We Can
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Likely Complete4 books (2011–2023)
Carrie Vaughn's Short Story Collections series comprises four volumes of short fiction published between 2011 and 2023, likely representing a complete collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Straying From the Path and continuing through Amaryllis and Other Stories, Real City, and concluding with Water Fire Fae. These collections span Vaughn's work across fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres.
Start with Straying From the Path, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Straying From the Path
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Likely Complete5 books (2010–2021)
Carrie Vaughn's five standalone novels span fantasy, science fiction, and horror, released between 2010 and 2021. Each book functions as an independent story with its own setting and characters, so you can read them in any order, though publication order (Discord's Apple, Steel, Martians Abroad, The Immortal Conquistador, and Questland) provides a natural progression through her diverse works. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with Discord's Apple, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Discord's Apple
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Dystopia Triptych Series
Complete3 books (2020–2020)
Carrie Vaughn's Dystopia Triptych is a three-book science fiction series completed in 2020. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Burn the Ashes, followed by Ignorance Is Strength, and concluding with Or Else the Light. This standalone yet interconnected series explores dark speculative futures across its three installments.
Start with Burn the Ashes and read in order.
Start this series with Burn the Ashes
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Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Carrie Vaughn's Naturalist Society is an ongoing fantasy series currently comprising two books published in 2024 and 2025. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Naturalist Society followed by The Glass Slide World, as the narrative builds sequentially across installments.
Start with The Naturalist Society and read in order.
Start this series with The Naturalist Society
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror is an ongoing anthology series edited by Carrie Vaughn, comprising 15 volumes published between 2010 and 2024. The series begins with annual editions from 2010 through 2019, then transitions to numbered volumes starting with Volume 1. Readers should follow publication order to experience the curated selections of dark fantasy and horror fiction as they were presented year by year.
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Voices of Dragons Series
Complete2 books (2009–2017)
Carrie Vaughn's Voices of Dragons series consists of two complete fantasy novels published across a nearly decade-long span. The first book, Voices of Dragons, was released in 2009, followed by its sequel Refuge of Dragons in 2017. These books should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. This series represents Vaughn's work in the fantasy genre alongside her better-known science fiction and horror writings.
Start with Voices of Dragons and read in order.
Start this series with Voices of Dragons
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleWild Cards Series
Ongoing49 books (1986–2025)
Wild Cards is an expansive shared-universe science fiction series spanning 49 books from 1986 to 2025, created by George R.R. Martin and edited by Melinda M. Snodgrass. The series features contributions from numerous authors and should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines and character development across its ongoing narrative. With entries blending fantasy, science fiction, and horror elements, this collaborative saga continues to add new volumes to its world.
Start with Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin), the first of 49 books in the Wild Cards series.
Start this series with Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carrie Vaughn written?
- Carrie Vaughn has written 212 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Carrie Vaughn series?
- Here are the first books in Carrie Vaughn's series: Anthologies: All Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories; Bannerless Saga: Bannerless; Cormac and Amelia: Badlands Witch; Golden Age: After the Golden Age; Graff: Sinew and Steel and What They Told.
- What order should I read Carrie Vaughn's books?
- We recommend reading Carrie Vaughn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carrie Vaughn still writing new books?
- Yes, Carrie Vaughn has 6 ongoing series: Anthologies, Cormac and Amelia, Graff, The Naturalist Society, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror and 1 more.

