Susan Dennard Reading Order
7 series · 17 books
Susan Dennard crafts dark fantasy and mystery-tinged stories primarily for young adult audiences, blending supernatural elements with gripping plots that span historical and contemporary settings. Her career encompasses fifteen books across multiple series, including the gothic-tinged Something Strange and Deadly, the atmospheric Witchlands saga, and the supernatural-mystery hybrid The Murder Quartet, establishing her as a versatile voice in paranormal and suspenseful fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Lakeside Murder Series
Complete1 book (2027–2027)
Something Strange and Deadly Series
Complete4 books (2012–2014)
The Something Strange and Deadly series comprises four complete fantasy mystery novels published between 2012 and 2014. This young adult series should be read in publication order, beginning with Something Strange and Deadly and continuing through A Darkness Strange and Lovely, A Dawn Most Wicked, and concluding with Strange and Ever After.
Start with Something Strange and Deadly, the first of 4 books in the Something Strange and Deadly series.
Start this series with Something Strange and Deadly
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
The Luminaries Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2024)
The Luminaries is an ongoing fantasy mystery series by Susan Dennard consisting of three books published between 2022 and 2024. Readers should follow the books in publication order: The Luminaries, The Hunting Moon, and The Whispering Night. With the series still in development, new installments are expected to continue this young adult fantasy-thriller blend.
Start with The Luminaries and read in order.
Start this series with The Luminaries
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The Murder Quartet Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
The Witchlands Series
Ongoing6 books (2016–2025)
The Witchlands is a six-book fantasy series by Susan Dennard that spans from 2016 to 2025. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with Truthwitch and continuing through Windwitch, Sightwitch, Bloodwitch, Witchshadow, and Witchlight. The books blend elements of fantasy, mystery and thriller, and young adult fiction into an interconnected narrative.
Start with Truthwitch, the first of 6 books in the The Witchlands series.
Start this series with Truthwitch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Dennard written?
- Susan Dennard has written 17 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Susan Dennard series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Dennard's series: Something Strange and Deadly: Something Strange and Deadly; The Luminaries: The Luminaries; The Witchlands: Truthwitch.
- What order should I read Susan Dennard's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Dennard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Susan Dennard still writing new books?
- Yes, Susan Dennard has 2 ongoing series: The Luminaries, The Witchlands.