Sarah Painter Reading Order
6 series · 21 books
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.
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Crow Investigations Series
Ongoing10 books (2018–2026)
Sarah Painter's Crow Investigations is an ongoing fantasy-mystery series comprising ten books published between 2018 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Night Raven and continuing through The Crow Moon. New installments are still being released as the series develops.
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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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Practical Cursework Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2016–2019)
Sarah Painter's three standalone novels were published between 2016 and 2019 and should be read in publication order: In the Light of What We See, Beneath the Water, and The Lost Girls. Though each book stands alone as a complete story, reading them sequentially offers the fullest experience of Painter's work across fantasy, mystery, and thriller genres.
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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The Language of Spells Series
Complete3 books (2013–2020)
Sarah Painter's complete Language of Spells trilogy spans from 2013 to 2020 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Language of Spells, followed by The Garden of Magic and The Secrets of Ghosts. This three-book fantasy mystery series blends elements of supernatural intrigue with magical themes throughout its arc.
Start with The Language of Spells and read in order.
Start this series with The Language of Spells
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Unholy Island Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2024)
Sarah Painter's Unholy Island series comprises three fantasy mysteries published between 2023 and 2024, with more books planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Ward Witch, followed by The Book Keeper and The Island God. This ongoing series blends fantasy and thriller elements across its interconnected narrative.
Start with The Ward Witch and read in order.
Start this series with The Ward Witch
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- How many books has Sarah Painter written?
- Sarah Painter has written 21 books across 6 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.