
Madeleine Roux Reading Order
11 series · 81 books · Born 1985
Madeleine Roux is a prolific author who works across fantasy and horror, blending paranormal elements with atmospheric storytelling. She is best known for her Asylum series, a psychological horror franchise that spans multiple installments and has reached readers in numerous languages worldwide. Roux has expanded her reach into licensed fiction with contributions to the Critical Role and Dungeons & Dragons universes, while establishing a gothic paranormal series with House of Furies that showcases her signature dark, immersive style.
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Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2016–2021)
Madeleine Roux edited three completed fantasy and horror anthologies published between 2016 and 2020. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Scary Out There, followed by From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, and concluding with Don't Turn Out the Lights. The series also includes World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth as part of the anthology work.
Start with Scary Out There and read in order.
Start this series with Scary Out There
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scary Out There |
| 2 | From a Certain Point of View Star Wars |
| 3 | Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View |
| 4 | Don’t Turn Out the Lights |
| 5 | World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth |
Asylum Series
Complete7 books (2013–2016)
Madeleine Roux's Asylum series comprises seven complete books published between 2013 and 2016, blending fantasy and horror elements throughout. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Asylum and continuing through Sanctum, The Scarlets, Catacomb, The Bone Artists, Escape from Asylum, and concluding with The Warden. This finished series offers a full narrative arc across its seven installments.
Start with Asylum, the first of 7 books in the Asylum series.
Start this series with Asylum
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asylum |
| 2 | Sanctum |
| 3 | The Scarlets |
| 4 | Catacomb |
| 5 | The Bone Artists |
| 6 | Escape from Asylum |
| 7 | The Warden |
Critical Role Series
Ongoing8 books (2020–2026)
Madeleine Roux's Critical Role series comprises eight fantasy and horror books published between 2020 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The World of Critical Role and continuing through titles like Kith & Kin, The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien, and Bells Hells - What Doesn't Break. The series expands the world and characters of the Critical Role universe through interconnected stories and expanded narratives.
Start with The World of Critical Role, the first of 8 books in the Critical Role series.
Start this series with The World of Critical Role
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The World of Critical Role |
| 2 | Kith & Kin |
| 3 | The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien |
| 4 | Exquisite Exandria |
| 5 | Bells Hells - What Doesn't Break |
| 6 | Tusk Love |
| 7 | Vox Machina--Stories Untold |
| 8 | The Mighty Nein--Stories Untold |
Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy Series
Ongoing3 books (2021–2024)
Madeleine Roux's Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy series consists of three books published between 2021 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with No Humans Allowed!, followed by Tourney of Terror, and Last Best Hope. This fantasy and horror series is set in the D&D universe and appeals to readers looking for adventure within that established world.
Start with No Humans Allowed! and read in order.
Start this series with No Humans Allowed!
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Humans Allowed! |
| 2 | Tourney of Terror |
| 3 | Last Best Hope |
House of Furies Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Madeleine Roux's House of Furies trilogy is a three-book fantasy-horror series that was completed between 2017 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with House of Furies, followed by Court of Shadows, and concluding with Tomb of Ancients. This complete series offers a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.
Start with House of Furies and read in order.
Start this series with House of Furies
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | House of Furies |
| 2 | Court of Shadows |
| 3 | Tomb of Ancients |
Marvel's What If...? Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2026)
Marvel's What If...? is an ongoing series of standalone novellas exploring alternate scenarios in the Marvel Universe, with five books published between 2024 and 2025. Each entry is written by a different author and can be read independently, though reading in publication order is recommended to follow the series' progression. The collection features contributions from Madeleine Roux, Mike Chen, Seanan McGuire, Rebecca Podos, and DaVaun Sanders, each reimagining familiar Marvel characters and situations in unexpected ways.
Start with What If... Loki Was Worthy?, the first of 5 books in the Marvel's What If...? series.
Start this series with What If... Loki Was Worthy?
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What If... Loki Was Worthy? |
| 2 | What If... Marc Spector Was Host to Venom?(By: Mike Chen) |
| 3 | What If... Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings?(By: Seanan McGuire) |
| 4 | Marvel: What If . . . Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings?(By: Seanan McGuire) |
| 5 | What If...Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force?(By: Rebecca Podos) |
| 6 | What If...The Multiverse Was Doomed?(By: DaVaun Sanders) |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2019–2025)
Madeleine Roux has written eight standalone novels in fantasy and horror from 2019 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book operates independently, so they can be read in any order, though following publication order beginning with Salvaged provides the most rewarding experience. The complete list in order includes Salvaged, Reclaimed, No Humans Allowed!, The Book of Living Secrets, The Proposition, Much Ado About Margaret, A Girl Walks into the Forest, and These Violet Delights.
Start with Salvaged, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Salvaged
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Salvaged |
| 2 | Reclaimed |
| 3 | No Humans Allowed! |
| 4 | The Book of Living Secrets |
| 5 | The Proposition |
| 6 | Much Ado About Margaret |
| 7 | A Girl Walks into the Forest |
| 8 | These Violet Delights |
Star Wars Series
Ongoing9 books (2019–2027)
This Star Wars series comprises eight books published between 2019 and 2026, with the final installment still forthcoming. The collection features contributions from multiple authors including Justina Ireland, Adam Christopher, Kiersten White, Sam Maggs, John Jackson Miller, and Kwame Mbalia. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Spark of the Resistance and concluding with Legacy. The series remains ongoing, with new entries continuing to expand the Star Wars expanded universe.
Start with Spark of the Resistance(By: Justina Ireland), the first of 8 books in the Star Wars series.
Start this series with Spark of the Resistance(By: Justina Ireland)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spark of the Resistance(By: Justina Ireland) |
| 2 | The Mandalorian(By: Adam Christopher) |
| 3 | Padawan(By: Kiersten White) |
| 4 | Battle Scars(By: Sam Maggs) |
| 5 | Sana Starros - Family Matters(By: Justina Ireland) |
| 6 | The Living Force(By: John Jackson Miller) |
| 7 | The Last Order(By: Kwame Mbalia) |
| 8 | Legacy |
| 9 | Star Wars: Princess of the Rebellion(By: Claudia Gray) |
World of Warcraft Series
Likely Complete29 books (2001–2023)
The World of Warcraft novel series comprises 28 books published between 2001 and 2023, with multiple authors including Richard A. Knaak, Christie Golden, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Aaron Rosenberg, and Micky Neilson. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Day of the Dragon. These fantasy and horror novels expand the lore and characters of the World of Warcraft universe across nearly two decades.
Start with Day of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak), the first of 28 books in the World of Warcraft series.
Start this series with Day of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Day of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak) |
| 2 | Cycle of Hatred(By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) |
| 3 | Rise of the Horde(By: Christie Golden) |
| 4 | Tides of Darkness(By: Aaron Rosenberg) |
| 5 | Beyond the Dark Portal(By: Christie Golden,Aaron Rosenberg) |
| 6 | Jaina Proudmoore(By: Christie Golden) |
| 7 | Night of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak) |
| 8 | Arthas(By: Christie Golden) |
| 9 | Ashbringer(By: Micky Neilson) |
| 10 | Chronicles of War(By: Christie Golden) |
| 11 | Stormrage(By: Richard A. Knaak) |
| 12 | The Shattering(By: Christie Golden) |
| 13 | Curse of the Worgen(By: Micky Neilson) |
| 14 | Thrall(By: Christie Golden) |
| 15 | Wolfheart(By: Richard A. Knaak) |
| 16 | Pearl of Pandaria(By: Micky Neilson) |
| 17 | Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde(By: Michael A. Stackpole) |
| 18 | Paragons(By: Micky Neilson) |
| 19 | War Crimes(By: Christie Golden) |
| 20 | The Art of World of Warcraft(By: Blizzard Entertainment) |
| 21 | Illidan(By: William King) |
| 22 | Unbroken(By: Micky Neilson) 2017 |
| 23 | Before the Storm(By: Christie Golden) |
| 24 | Exploring Azeroth - The Eastern Kingdoms(By: Christie Golden) |
| 25 | Shadows Rising |
| 26 | Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor(By: Blizzard Entertainment) |
| 27 | Sylvanas(By: Christie Golden) |
| 28 | A is for Azeroth(By: Christie Golden) |
| 29 | The Dragonflight Codex(By: Doug Walsh,Sandra Rosner) |
World of Warcraft: Traveler Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Shining Blade |
Zombie Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
This two-book horror series by Madeleine Roux was published between 2011 and 2012 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Allison Hewitt Is Trapped followed by Sadie Walker is Stranded. Both entries blend fantasy and horror elements within the zombie genre.
Start with Allison Hewitt Is Trapped and read in order.
Start this series with Allison Hewitt Is Trapped
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Allison Hewitt Is Trapped |
| 2 | Sadie Walker is Stranded |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Madeleine Roux written?
- Madeleine Roux has written 81 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Madeleine Roux series?
- Here are the first books in Madeleine Roux's series: Anthologies: Scary Out There; Asylum: Asylum; Critical Role: The World of Critical Role; Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!; House of Furies: House of Furies.
- What order should I read Madeleine Roux's books?
- We recommend reading Madeleine Roux's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Madeleine Roux still writing new books?
- Yes, Madeleine Roux has 5 ongoing series: Critical Role, Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy, Marvel's What If...?, Standalone Novels, Star Wars.

