Kevin Hearne Reading Order
10 series · 64 books · Born 1970-12-09
Kevin Hearne is an American fantasy author known for blending urban settings with mythology and magic across multiple interconnected series. His prolific output includes the Iron Druid Chronicles, a long-running urban fantasy saga featuring a centuries-old druid hiding in modern-day Arizona, alongside other series like Seven Kennings, Ink & Sigil, and Oberon's Meaty Mysteries that showcase his range from epic fantasy to lighter supernatural adventures. With over 60 books published since 2010 and multiple bestselling titles including Tricked and Shattered, Hearne has established himself as a versatile storyteller who appeals to readers seeking character-driven narratives grounded in imaginative worldbuilding.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2013–2026)
Start with Carniepunk, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Carniepunk
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Ink & Sigil Series
Ongoing3 books (2020–2024)
Start with Ink & Sigil and read in order.
Start this series with Ink & Sigil
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Iron Druid Chronicles Series
Ongoing25 books (2010–2026)
Start with A Test of Mettle, the first of 25 books in the Iron Druid Chronicles series.
Start this series with A Test of Mettle
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Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2016–2024)
Start with The Purloined Poodle and read in order.
Start this series with The Purloined Poodle
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Seven Kennings Series
Likely Complete3 books (2017–2023)
Start with A Plague of Giants and read in order.
Start this series with A Plague of Giants
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels Series
Ongoing20 books (2014–2025)
Start with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller), the first of 20 books in the Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels series.
Start this series with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller)
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Tales Of Pell Series
Complete3 books (2019–2019)
Start with Kill the Farm Boy and read in order.
Start this series with Kill the Farm Boy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kevin Hearne written?
- Kevin Hearne has written 64 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kevin Hearne series?
- Here are the first books in Kevin Hearne's series: Anthologies: Carniepunk; Ink & Sigil: Ink & Sigil; Iron Druid Chronicles: A Test of Mettle; Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries: The Purloined Poodle; Seven Kennings: A Plague of Giants.
- What order should I read Kevin Hearne's books?
- We recommend reading Kevin Hearne's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kevin Hearne still writing new books?
- Yes, Kevin Hearne has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Ink & Sigil, Iron Druid Chronicles, Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels.