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Sarah Painter Reading Order

5 series · 20 books

FantasyMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Sarah Painter is a prolific author who has published over twenty books spanning fantasy, mystery, and nonfiction since 2013. Her work includes the atmospheric Crow Investigations series, the magical world-building of The Language of Spells, and the dark supernatural thriller Unholy Island, showcasing her range across multiple genres and standalone narratives. With five distinct series to her name, Painter has established herself as a versatile storyteller who blends mystery elements with fantastical and speculative frameworks.

Crow Investigations Series

Ongoing

10 books (2018–2026)

Start with The Night Raven, the first of 10 books in the Crow Investigations series.

Start this series with The Night Raven

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1
The Night Raven
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Fox's Curse
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Silver Mark
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Copper Heart
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Pearl King
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Shadow Wing
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Broken Cage
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Magpie Key
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Gilded Nest
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Crow Moon
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
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Stop Worrying; Start Writing: How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt and Procrastination
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2019)

Start with In the Light of What We See and read in order.

Start this series with In the Light of What We See

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#Title
1
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In the Light of What We See
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Beneath the Water
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Lost Girls
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Language of Spells Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2020)

Start with The Language of Spells and read in order.

Start this series with The Language of Spells

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#Title
1
The Language of Spells
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Garden of Magic
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Secrets of Ghosts
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Unholy Island Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with The Ward Witch and read in order.

Start this series with The Ward Witch

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1
The Ward Witch
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Book Keeper
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Island God
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah Painter written?
Sarah Painter has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sarah Painter series?
Here are the first books in Sarah Painter's series: Crow Investigations: The Night Raven; The Language of Spells: The Language of Spells; Unholy Island: The Ward Witch.
What order should I read Sarah Painter's books?
We recommend reading Sarah Painter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sarah Painter still writing new books?
Yes, Sarah Painter has 2 ongoing series: Crow Investigations, Unholy Island.

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