Melissa F. Olson Reading Order

1 book (2020–2020)

7 books (2015–2022)

Melissa F. Olson's Boundary Magic series comprises seven fantasy novels published between 2015 and 2022, with the complete sequence being Boundary Crossed, Boundary Lines, Malediction, Boundary Born, Boundary Broken, Boundary Haunted, and Old World War. The series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the character development and plot progression. Though the final book was released in 2022, the series appears to be complete, making it an ideal choice for readers seeking a finished fantasy saga.

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

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

3 books (2017–2018)

Melissa F. Olson's Disrupted Magic trilogy consists of three fantasy novels published between 2017 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Gamble, followed by Midnight Curse, and concluding with Shadow Hunt. This finished series blends fantasy and literary fiction elements across its three installments.

Start with Blood Gamble and read in order.

#	Title
1	Blood Gamble 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Curse 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadow Hunt 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

2 books (2014–2016)

This two-book fantasy series by Melissa F. Olson spans from 2014 to 2016 and follows a complete story arc. The books should be read in their publication order, beginning with The Big Keep and continuing to Nightshades. Both entries are essential to experiencing the full narrative arc of this literary fantasy series.

Start with The Big Keep and read in order.

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1	The Big Keep 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nightshades 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2018)

Melissa F. Olson's Nightshades trilogy is a complete fantasy series of three books published between 2016 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Nightshades, followed by Switchback, and concluding with Outbreak. These interconnected novels blend fantasy and literary fiction elements across their narrative arc.

Start with Nightshades and read in order.

#	Title
1	Nightshades 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Switchback 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Outbreak 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2025)

Melissa F. Olson's Old World Chronology is an ongoing fantasy series currently comprising three books published between 2018 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Companion Pieces, followed by Spell Bond: More Tales From the Old World, and Bloodsport. These interconnected literary fantasy narratives are best experienced sequentially as new installments continue to release.

Start with Companion Pieces and read in order.

5 books (2012–2014)

The Scarlett Bernard series comprises five fantasy novels published between 2012 and 2014, following publication order from Dead Spots through Sell-By Date. This complete series blends fantasy and literary fiction elements across its interconnected narrative. Readers should begin with Dead Spots and continue sequentially to experience the full story arc that concludes with Sell-By Date.

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

#	Title
1	Dead Spots 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trail of Dead 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bloodsick 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hunter's Trail 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sell-By Date 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)