Faith Hunter Reading Order

9 books (2009–2023)

Faith Hunter's Anthologies series comprises eight collections spanning fantasy and mystery-thriller stories published between 2009 and 2023. These books should be read in publication order beginning with Strange Brew. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a diverse range of short fiction and anthology content showcasing the author's work across multiple genres.

Start with Strange Brew, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Strange Brew 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kicking It 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Temporally Out of Order 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Weird Wild West 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Tribulations 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Death of All Things 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dirty Deeds 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dirty Deeds 2 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

29 books (2009–2022)

The Jane Yellowrock series consists of 29 fantasy and mystery novels published between 2009 and 2022, following the author's signature character through a sprawling urban fantasy world. The series combines standalone adventures with overarching mythology, featuring the protagonist's personal growth alongside escalating supernatural threats. While primarily narrative-driven, the collection includes supplementary titles like The Jane Yellowrock World Companion and short story collections such as Cat Tales and Cat o' Nine Tales that enhance the main storyline. Readers should begin with Skinwalker and progress through publication order to experience the character development and expanding lore that define this now-complete saga.

Start with Skinwalker, the first of 29 books in the Jane Yellowrock series.

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1	Skinwalker 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Cross 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cat Tales 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Mercy Blade 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death's Rival 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Golden Delicious 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Have Stakes, Will Travel 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Raven Cursed 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Beneath a Bloody Moon 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Blood Trade 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Cat o' Nine Tales 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Early Years 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Jane Yellowrock World Companion 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Black Arts 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Black Water 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Broken Soul 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Shiloh and the Brick 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Dark Heir 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Blood in Her Veins 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	It's Just a Date 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Shadow Rites 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Candy from a Vampire 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Cold Reign 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Dark Queen 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Shattered Bonds 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Bound Into Darkness 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	True Dead 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Final Heir 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Of Claws and Fangs 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

12 books (2013–2016)

This complete fantasy mystery series comprises twelve interconnected short stories and novellas featuring the character Jane Yellowrock, published between 2013 and 2016. The stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood, Fangs and Going Furry and concluding with Cat Fight, to experience the full arc of the narrative. Faith Hunter's collection blends paranormal fantasy elements with thriller sensibilities, offering bite-sized adventures that build upon one another throughout the series.

Start with Blood, Fangs and Going Furry, the first of 12 books in the Jane Yellowrock Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Blood, Fangs and Going Furry 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cajun With Fangs 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cat Tats 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dance Master 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	First Sight 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Haints 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Kits 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Signatures of the Dead 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	WeSa and the Lumber King 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Off the Grid 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Bound No More 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Cat Fight 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2020–2026)

Faith Hunter's Junkyard Cats series comprises five fantasy mysteries published between 2020 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Junkyard Cats and continuing through Junkyard Bargain, Junkyard War, Junkyard Roadhouse, and Junkyard Riders. This series blends fantasy and thriller elements across its installments.

Start with Junkyard Cats, the first of 5 books in the Junkyard Cats series.

6 books (2016–2024)

The Soulwood series by Faith Hunter comprises six fantasy-mystery novels published between 2016 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood of the Earth and continuing through Curse on the Land, Flame in the Dark, Circle of the Moon, Spells for the Dead, and Rift in the Soul. The series blends elements of fantasy and thriller genres throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with Blood of the Earth, the first of 6 books in the Soulwood series.

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1	Blood of the Earth 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Curse on the Land 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Flame in the Dark 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Circle of the Moon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Spells for the Dead 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Rift in the Soul 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

3 books (2006–2007)

Faith Hunter's complete Thorn St. Croix trilogy spans three books published between 2006 and 2007 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Bloodring. The series blends fantasy and mystery elements and consists of Bloodring, Host, and Seraphs. This finished series is best experienced sequentially from the first installment onward.

Start with Bloodring and read in order.

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1	Bloodring 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Host 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seraphs 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2005–2020)

The Walker Papers is a 13-book urban fantasy mystery series published between 2005 and 2020, following protagonist Joanne Walker as she navigates a world of shamanic magic, supernatural threats, and spiritual challenges. Written primarily by C.E. Murphy (also published under the name Faith Hunter), the series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate character development and the overarching narrative arc. The complete series concludes with Banshee Cries, offering readers a finished story with no ongoing installments.

Start with Urban Shaman(By: C.E. Murphy), the first of 13 books in the Walker Papers series.

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1	Urban Shaman(By: C.E. Murphy) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thunderbird Falls(By: C.E. Murphy) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Coyote Dreams(By: C.E. Murphy) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Walking Dead(By: C.E. Murphy) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Demon Hunts(By: C.E. Murphy) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Spirit Dances(By: C.E. Murphy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Easy Pickings(With: C.E. Murphy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Raven Calls(By: C.E. Murphy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mountain Echoes(By: C.E. Murphy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Rabbit Tricks(By: C.E. Murphy) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Shaman Rises(By: C.E. Murphy) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Slaying the Dragon(By: C.E. Murphy) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Banshee Cries(By: C.E. Murphy) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible