P.R. Frost / Irene Radford Reading Order

9 books (2017–2025)

The Alternatives series is an ongoing collection of nine anthologies edited by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford, blending fantasy, science fiction, young adult, and non-fiction perspectives. Published between 2017 and 2025, these volumes explore speculative themes through diverse contributed stories, with each installment focusing on different conceptual frameworks such as theological reimagining, apocalyptic scenarios, conflict, and contemporary social issues. Reading in publication order beginning with Alternative Truths will provide the intended progression through the evolving themes and contributions across the series.

Start with Alternative Truths, the first of 9 books in the Alternatives series.

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1	Alternative Truths 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	More Alternative Truths 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Alternative Theologies: Parables for a Modern World 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Alternative Apocalypse 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Alternative War 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Alternative Holidays 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Post Roe Alternatives 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Southern Truths 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Alternative Liberties 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (2002–2025)

This anthology series spans 10 books published between 2002 and 2021, presenting diverse fantasy and science fiction stories from multiple contributors including P.R. Frost and Irene Radford. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy. Contributors to these collections explore themes ranging from reimagined mythology and speculative fiction to humorous takes on familiar worlds and alternative history scenarios.

Start with DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rocket Boy and the Geek Girls 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Beyond Grimm 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	How Beer Saved the World 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	First Contact Cafe 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tales From an Alien Campfire 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Debris & Detritus, The Lesser Greek Gods Running Amok 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	More Alternative Truths 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	It Happened at the Ball 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Pulling Up Stakes 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Oz is Burning 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Alternative Deathiness 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Spawn of War and Deathiness 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Scott's Planet 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2023)

The Artistic Demons series by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford comprises four fantasy novels published between 2018 and 2023. Each installment follows a different artistic character navigating their craft and supernatural elements, beginning with Confessions of a Ballroom Diva and continuing through Confessions of a Piano Demon, Confessions of a Siren Singer, and concluding with Confessions of a Changeling Dancer. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc across all four books.

Start with Confessions of a Ballroom Diva, the first of 4 books in the Artistic Demons series.

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1	Confessions of a Ballroom Diva 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Confessions of a Piano Demon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Confessions of a Siren Singer 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Confessions of a Changeling Dancer 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2014)

The Children of the Dragon Nimbus is a complete fantasy series comprising three books published between 2013 and 2014. Written by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford, this young adult fantasy sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with The Silent Dragon, followed by The Broken Dragon, and concluding with The Wandering Dragon. The trilogy offers a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with The Silent Dragon and read in order.

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1	The Silent Dragon 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Broken Dragon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wandering Dragon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2008–2015)

The Confederated Star Systems trilogy by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford spans from 2008 to 2015 and comprises three complete novels: Harmony, Enigma, and Mourner. This science fiction series should be read in publication order to follow the narrative properly. The trilogy blends science fiction storytelling with young adult appeal across its finished arc.

Start with Harmony and read in order.

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1	Harmony 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Enigma 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mourner 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1994–2000)

The Dragon Nimbus is a complete four-book fantasy series by Irene Radford published between 1994 and 2000. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Glass Dragon and continuing through The Perfect Princess, The Loneliest Magician, and concluding with The Wizard's Treasure. This series combines fantasy worldbuilding with magical themes across its four installments.

Start with The Glass Dragon, the first of 4 books in the Dragon Nimbus series.

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1	The Glass Dragon 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Perfect Princess 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Loneliest Magician 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Wizard's Treasure 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1997–1999)

The Dragon Nimbus History trilogy spans three volumes published between 1997 and 1999, following a fantasy narrative that explores magic, dragons, and conflict across its complete arc. These books should be read in publication order beginning with The Dragon's Touchstone, followed by The Last Battlemage and concluding with The Renegade Dragon. The series is finished with no additional installments planned.

Start with The Dragon's Touchstone and read in order.

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1	The Dragon's Touchstone 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Last Battlemage 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Renegade Dragon 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2013)

The Gears and Levers series is a complete fantasy and science fiction trilogy published between 2012 and 2013. All three books should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. The series spans multiple editions under different author name variations, with the recommended starting point being the first book published under the Phyllis Irene Radford name.

Start with Gears and Levers 1(As:Phyllis Irene Radford) and read in order.

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1	Gears and Levers 1 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gears and Levers 1(As:Phyllis Irene Radford) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gears and Levers 2 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Gears and Levers 2(As:Phyllis Irene Radford) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Gears and Levers 3 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1999–2005)

The Merlin's Descendants series spans five interconnected fantasy novels published between 1999 and 2005, following the continuing legacy of Merlin across generations. Beginning with Guardian of the Balance and concluding with Guardian of the Freedom, this complete series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the overarching narrative. The books trace how the magical heritage and responsibilities of Merlin are passed down through his descendants, weaving together themes of power, duty, and the enduring influence of ancient magic.

Start with Guardian of the Balance, the first of 5 books in the Merlin's Descendants series.

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1	Guardian of the Balance 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Guardian of the Trust 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Guardian of the Vision 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Guardian of the Promise 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Guardian of the Freedom 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2017)

This four-book nonfiction series by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford spans from 2012 to 2017 and offers practical guidance for writers navigating the publishing world. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Magna Bloody Carta and concluding with Committing Novel: A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Novel. The series is complete and draws on the authors' expertise across fantasy, science fiction, and young adult genres to provide instruction on novel writing and managing a writing career.

Start with Magna Bloody Carta(As:Phyllis Irene Radford), the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

3 books (2011–2022)

The Pixie Chronicles is a three-book fantasy series by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford, consisting of Thistle Down, Chicory Up, and Dandelion Twist, published between 2011 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the connected narrative. These young adult fantasy novels blend imaginative worldbuilding with engaging storytelling across the trilogy's arc.

Start with Thistle Down and read in order.

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1	Thistle Down 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chicory Up 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dandelion Twist 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2009–2016)

The Shadow Conspiracy is a three-book fantasy and science fiction series completed between 2009 and 2016. Each installment features different collaborating authors alongside P.R. Frost and Irene Radford, creating a unique creative partnership for each volume. Read the books in publication order beginning with The Shadow Conspiracy I to experience the series as intended.

Start with The Shadow Conspiracy I(With:Laura Anne Gilman,Steven Harper) and read in order.

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1	The Shadow Conspiracy I(With:Laura Anne Gilman,Steven Harper) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shadow Conspiracy II(With:Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Shadow Conspiracy III(With:Brenda W. Clough) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2016–2016)

This complete collection of short stories and novellas by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford spans fantasy, science fiction, and young adult themes across four works published in 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Den of Iniquity: A short Story and continuing through Museum Hauntings, Pirate Tea, and concluding with The Final Appointment. Each entry offers standalone fiction that collectively showcases the authors' range across multiple genres.

Start with Den of Iniquity: A short Story, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

3 books (2013–2014)

P.R. Frost and Irene Radford's short story collection series spans three volumes published between 2013 and 2014, offering a complete set of fantasy and science fiction tales across the authors' range of interests. The three books—Fantastical Ramblings, Steampunk Voyages, and Speculative Journeys—should be read in publication order to experience the full scope of their work. This finished series showcases the authors' versatility across multiple genres including young adult and speculative fiction.

Start with Fantastical Ramblings and read in order.

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1	Fantastical Ramblings 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steampunk Voyages 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Speculative Journeys 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2014–2017)

This collection comprises four standalone fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2014 and 2017. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lost Enforcer, co-authored with Bob Brown, followed by The Transference Engine under the pseudonym Julia Verne St. John, and concluding with A Spoonful of Magic. Each entry functions independently while maintaining thematic connections across the author's body of work in speculative fiction.

Start with The Lost Enforcer(With: Bob Brown) and read in order.

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1	The Lost Enforcer(With: Bob Brown) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Lost Enforcer(With: Bob Brown,Bob Brown) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Transference Engine(As: Julia Verne St. John) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Spoonful of Magic 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2002–2005)

The Stargods trilogy by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford comprises three fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2002 and 2005. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hidden Dragon, followed by The Dragon Circle, and concluding with The Dragon's Revenge. The books blend fantasy and science fiction elements and are suitable for young adult readers.

Start with The Hidden Dragon and read in order.

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1	The Hidden Dragon 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dragon Circle 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Dragon's Revenge 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2006–2011)

The Tess Noncoire series consists of four fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2006 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hounding the Moon and continuing through Moon in the Mirror, Faery Moon, and Forest Moon Rising. This finished series blends fantasy and speculative fiction elements across its four installments.

Start with Hounding the Moon, the first of 4 books in the Tess Noncoire series.

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1	Hounding the Moon 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Moon in the Mirror 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Faery Moon 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Forest Moon Rising 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

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1	Trickster's Dance 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2021)

The Whistling River Lodge Mysteries is a four-book series by P.R. Frost and Irene Radford published between 2008 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Lacing Up for Murder (also titled Whistling Down the Wind), followed by Plowed Under (Whistle While You Plow), Whistling Bagpipes, and Ghostly Whistles. This mystery series combines elements of fantasy and suspense across its standalone yet interconnected stories.

Start with Lacing Up for Murder / Whistling Down the Wind, the first of 4 books in the Whistling River Lodge Mysteries series.

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1	Lacing Up for Murder / Whistling Down the Wind 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Plowed Under / Whistle While You Plow 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Whistling Bagpipes 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ghostly Whistles 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible