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Christina Henry

Christina Henry Reading Order

5 series · 31 books · Born 13 August 1974

Christina Henry is a prolific writer of horror and dark fantasy, known for her engaging storytelling and vivid imagination. With a remarkable portfolio that includes 31 books across five series, her most notable work is the Black Wings series, alongside contributions to The Chronicles of Alice, standalone novels, and various anthologies. Active from 2010 to 2025, Henry's diverse body of work has captivated fans of the genre.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2025)

Start with Giving the Devil His Due, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Giving the Devil His Due
Giving the Devil His Due
2
Into the Forest
3
Cover of Twice Cursed
Twice Cursed
4
Screams From The Dark Ages

Black Wings Series

Complete

13 books (2010–2014)

Start with Black Wings, the first of 13 books in the Black Wings series.

#Title
1
Cover of Black Wings
Black Wings
2
A Good Bargain
3
Aren't You Glad You Didn't Turn On the Lights?
4
Cover of Black Night
Black Night
5
Moonlight and Sunscreen
6
Night Out
7
Red Really Isn't My Color
8
The 12 Dancing Princes
9
Cover of Black Howl
Black Howl
10
Black Lament
11
Cover of Black City
Black City
12
Cover of Black Heart
Black Heart
13
Cover of Black Spring
Black Spring

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2011)

Start with A Gargoyle’s Guide to Chicago and read in order.

#Title
1
A Gargoyle’s Guide to Chicago
2
The Care and Feeding of Gargoyles

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2017–2025)

Start with Lost Boy, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Lost Boy
Lost Boy
2
Cover of The Mermaid
The Mermaid
3
Cover of The Girl in Red
The Girl in Red
4
Cover of The Ghost Tree
The Ghost Tree
5
Cover of Horseman
Horseman
6
Cover of Near the Bone
Near the Bone
7
Cover of Good Girls Don’t Die
Good Girls Don’t Die
8
The House That Horror Built
9
The Place Where They Buried Your Heart

The Chronicles of Alice Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2020)

Start with Alice and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Alice
Alice
2
Red Queen
3
Cover of Looking Glass
Looking Glass

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christina Henry written?
Christina Henry has written 31 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Christina Henry series?
Here are the first books in Christina Henry's series: Anthologies: Giving the Devil His Due; Black Wings: Black Wings; Short Stories/Novellas: A Gargoyle’s Guide to Chicago; The Chronicles of Alice: Alice.
What order should I read Christina Henry's books?
We recommend reading Christina Henry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christina Henry still writing new books?
Yes, Christina Henry has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

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