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Melissa F. Olson Reading Order

9 series · 26 books

FantasyLiterary Fiction

Melissa F. Olson is an American urban fantasy writer who has built an expansive fictional universe across nine interconnected series since 2012. Her work blends contemporary settings with magical elements, exploring complex characters navigating hidden supernatural worlds, most notably through her Born Magic, Boundary Magic, and Disrupted Magic series. Beyond novels, Olson extends her storytelling into graphic novels and the Lena Dane series, crafting narratives that appeal to both fantasy enthusiasts and literary fiction readers.

Born Magic Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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1

Boundary Magic Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2015–2022)

Start with Boundary Crossed, the first of 7 books in the Boundary Magic series.

Start this series with Boundary Crossed

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Boundary Crossed
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Boundary Lines
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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Boundary Born
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Boundary Broken
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Boundary Haunted
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Old World War
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Disrupted Magic Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2018)

Start with Blood Gamble and read in order.

Start this series with Blood Gamble

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Blood Gamble
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Midnight Curse
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1

Lena Dane Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Big Keep and read in order.

Start this series with The Big Keep

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The Big Keep
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Nightshades Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Nightshades and read in order.

Start this series with Nightshades

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1
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2
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3
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Old World Chronology Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2025)

Start with Companion Pieces and read in order.

Start this series with Companion Pieces

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1
Companion Pieces
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Spell Bond: More Tales From the Old World
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Scarlett Bernard Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2014)

Start with Dead Spots, the first of 5 books in the Scarlett Bernard series.

Start this series with Dead Spots

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1
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2
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Trail of Dead
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
Hunter's Trail
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Sell-By Date
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
The Other Frankenstein
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Melissa F. Olson written?
Melissa F. Olson has written 26 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Melissa F. Olson series?
Here are the first books in Melissa F. Olson's series: Boundary Magic: Boundary Crossed; Disrupted Magic: Blood Gamble; Lena Dane: The Big Keep; Nightshades: Nightshades; Old World Chronology: Companion Pieces.
What order should I read Melissa F. Olson's books?
We recommend reading Melissa F. Olson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Melissa F. Olson still writing new books?
Yes, Melissa F. Olson has 1 ongoing series: Old World Chronology.

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