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Sarah Gailey

Sarah Gailey Reading Order

11 series Β· 42 books

Sarah Gailey is a Hugo Award-winning author known for blending horror with sharp social commentary across novels, short stories, and edited anthologies. Their work spans multiple genres with particular strength in speculative fiction that examines power dynamics and institutional corruption, as seen in series like River of Teeth and Know Your Station. Published internationally in numerous languages, Gailey has established themselves as a versatile writer with both literary acclaim and popular success, including an LA Times bestseller with their debut novel Magic for Liars.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

12 books (2018–2026)

Sarah Gailey has contributed to eleven anthology collections published between 2018 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Robots vs. Fairies. The anthologies span diverse themes and collaborative projects, ranging from science fiction and fantasy to horror and queer perspectives, making this an eclectic collection of works spanning multiple genres and publishers.

Start with Robots vs. Fairies, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Robots vs. Fairies

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The Long List Anthology Volume 4
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Uncanny Magazine Issue 30
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Tomorrow's Parties: Life in the Anthropocene
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Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1
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Absolute Pleasure: Queer Perspectives on Rocky Horror
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Flash Gordon Quarterly Vol. 3

Eat the Rich Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2021–2022)

Sarah Gailey's Eat the Rich is a horror series consisting of six books published between 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment. All six entries should be approached sequentially to experience the full arc of this horror series.

Start with Eat the Rich, the first of 6 books in the Eat the Rich series.

Know Your Station Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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Mothership Zeta Magazine Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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Mothership Zeta: Issue 1

Neighborhood Watch Series

Complete

1 book (2027–2027)

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River Of Teeth Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2018)

Sarah Gailey's complete River of Teeth series spans four books published between 2017 and 2018, following a publication order that should be read sequentially beginning with River of Teeth. The series includes River of Teeth, Taste of Marrow, American Hippo, and Worth Her Weight in Gold. This horror series is now complete and concluded.

Start with River of Teeth, the first of 4 books in the River Of Teeth series.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

Sarah Gailey's collection of horror short stories and novellas spans from 2018 to 2024 and is still expanding. The series currently contains three entriesβ€”STET, Away With the Wolves, and Have You Eaten?β€”best experienced in publication order. Each work explores dark and unsettling themes characteristic of the author's horror writing.

Start with STET and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2017–2026)

Sarah Gailey has published eight standalone novels from 2017 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book in this horror collection is independent and can be read separately, though reading them in publication order beginning with The Fisher of Bones offers the best experience of Gailey's evolving work. The series currently includes The Fisher of Bones, Magic for Liars, Upright Women Wanted, When We Were Magic, The Echo Wife, Just Like Home, Spread Me, and Make Me Better.

Start with The Fisher of Bones, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Fisher of Bones

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The Vampire Slayer Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2023–2023)

Sarah Gailey's The Vampire Slayer is a four-book horror series released in 2023 that should be read in publication order beginning with Volume 1. The series appears to be complete, with all four volumes available for readers seeking a full narrative arc. Each installment builds on the previous entry, making sequential reading essential to following the story.

Start with The Vampire Slayer Vol. 1, the first of 4 books in the The Vampire Slayer series.

Start this series with The Vampire Slayer Vol. 1

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The Vampire Slayer Vol. 1
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The Vampire Slayer Vol. 2
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The Vampire Slayer, Vol 4
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The Vampire Slayer, Vol. 3

Upright Women Wanted Series

Complete

1 book (2027–2027)

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Downright Scoundrels Needed

White Widow Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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White Widow: Welcome To Idylhaven

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah Gailey written?
Sarah Gailey has written 42 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Sarah Gailey series?
Here are the first books in Sarah Gailey's series: Anthologies: Robots vs. Fairies; Eat the Rich: Eat the Rich; River Of Teeth: River of Teeth; Short Stories/Novellas: STET; The Vampire Slayer: The Vampire Slayer Vol. 1.
What order should I read Sarah Gailey's books?
We recommend reading Sarah Gailey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sarah Gailey still writing new books?
Yes, Sarah Gailey has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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