Gail Carriger Reading Order

7 books (2009–2020)

The Alexia Tarabotti series consists of seven fantasy-adventure novels published between 2009 and 2020, following publication order for the complete storyline. This finished series blends mystery, action, and steampunk elements across its installments, beginning with Soulless and concluding with Meat Cute. Readers should start with the first book to experience the narrative as intended, as each entry builds on previous developments.

Start with Soulless, the first of 7 books in the Alexia Tarabotti series.

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1	Soulless 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blameless 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Changeless 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Heartless 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Timeless 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Meat Cute 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2012)

Gail Carriger edited three paranormal and steampunk anthologies published between 2010 and 2012, now complete as a series. These collections span fantasy, science fiction, and mystery genres, bringing together various authors' short works. Read them in publication order beginning with Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded, followed by The Mammoth Book Of Paranormal Romance 2 and concluding with The Book of the Dead.

Start with Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded and read in order.

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1	Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mammoth Book Of Paranormal Romance 2 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Book of the Dead 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

3 books (2016–2021)

The Delightfully Deadly series by Gail Carriger consists of three fantasy adventure novels published between 2016 and 2021. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Poison or Protect, followed by Defy or Defend, and concluding with Ambush or Adore. This series blends action, adventure, and mystery elements within a fantastical framework.

Start with Poison or Protect and read in order.

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1	Poison or Protect 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Defy or Defend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ambush or Adore 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2015)

The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger is a complete four-book fantasy adventure sequence published between 2013 and 2015. Reading in publication order, begin with Curtsies & Conspiracies and continue through Etiquette & Espionage, Waistcoats & Weaponry, and Manners & Mutiny. This finished series blends action, mystery, and fantastical elements into a cohesive story arc best experienced from book one onward.

Start with Curtsies & Conspiracies, the first of 4 books in the Finishing School series.

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1	Curtsies & Conspiracies 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Etiquette & Espionage 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Waistcoats & Weaponry 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Manners & Mutiny 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

11 books (2010–2024)

The San Andreas Shifters series by Gail Carriger comprises five fantasy and mystery novels published between 2010 and 2024, all released under the G.L. Carriger byline. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Marine Biology and continuing through The Sumage Solution, The Omega Objection, The Enforcer Enigma, and The Dratsie Dilemma.

Start with Marine Biology(As: G.L. Carriger), the first of 5 books in the San Andreas Shifters series.

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1	Marine Biology 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Marine Biology(As: G.L. Carriger) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sumage Solution 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Sumage Solution(As: G.L. Carriger) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Omega Objection 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Omega Objection(As: G.L. Carriger) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Vixen Ecology 2018
8	The Enforcer Enigma 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Enforcer Enigma(As: G.L. Carriger) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Dratsie Dilemma 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Dratsie Dilemma(As: G.L. Carriger) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1999–2007)

Gail Carriger's two standalone novels span from 1999 to 2007 and should be read in publication order beginning with My Sister's Song followed by Fairy Debt. This complete series blends fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and adventure elements across its two entries, each of which can function independently while benefiting from sequential reading.

Start with My Sister's Song and read in order.

2 books (2016–2017)

Gail Carriger's Supernatural Society is a complete two-book fantasy series published between 2016 and 2017. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Romancing the Inventor followed by Romancing the Werewolf. This series blends elements of fantasy and adventure as it explores its supernatural-themed narrative across its two installments.

Start with Romancing the Inventor and read in order.

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1	Romancing the Inventor 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Romancing the Werewolf 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2019)

The Custard Protocol is a four-book fantasy and science fiction series by Gail Carriger, published between 2015 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Prudence and continuing through Imprudence, Competence, and Reticence. This adventure-filled sequence blends mystery and action across its full span.

Start with Prudence, the first of 4 books in the The Custard Protocol series.

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1	Prudence 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Imprudence 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Competence 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Reticence 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2013)

This three-volume manga adaptation completes the story across publications from 2012 to 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with volume one and continuing through volume three. The complete manga series captures the fantasy and adventure elements that characterize Gail Carriger's work.

Start with Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 and read in order.

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1	Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 2 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 3 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2022–2022)

1 book (2019–2019)

3 books (2023–2023)

The Tinkered Starsong series by Gail Carriger consists of three books published in 2023 and appears to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Demigod 12, followed by Divinity 36, and concluding with Dome 6. Blending fantasy, science fiction, and adventure elements, this trilogy offers a cohesive narrative experience across its three installments.

Start with Demigod 12 and read in order.