T. Kingfisher Reading Order
9 series · 40 books
T. Kingfisher is the adult fiction persona of Ursula Vernon, a prolific fantasy author who brings imagination and dark humor to reimagined fairy tales and quirky stories populated by elves, goblins, and stranger beings. Her work spans standalone novels, interconnected series, and short fiction, earning her recognition through Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award nominations and wins. Vernon's distinctive voice blends whimsy with depth, creating fantasy that appeals equally to readers seeking literary quality and those who simply love a well-told, unusual story.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2019–2025)
Start with The Mythic Dream and read in order.
Start this series with The Mythic Dream
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Baldur's Gate 3 Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Clocktaur War Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with Clockwork Boys and read in order.
Start this series with Clockwork Boys
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Collections Series
Complete3 books (2014–2017)
Start with Toad Words And Other Stories and read in order.
Start this series with Toad Words And Other Stories
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Likely Complete6 books (2013–2023)
Start with Nine Goblins, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Nine Goblins
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing15 books (2014–2027)
Start with The Seventh Bride, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Seventh Bride
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Swordheart Series
Ongoing2 books (2018–2026)
Start with Swordheart and read in order.
Start this series with Swordheart
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Sworn Soldier Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with What Moves the Dead and read in order.
Start this series with What Moves the Dead
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The Saint of Steel Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with Paladin's Grace, the first of 4 books in the The Saint of Steel series.
Start this series with Paladin's Grace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has T. Kingfisher written?
- T. Kingfisher has written 40 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each T. Kingfisher series?
- Here are the first books in T. Kingfisher's series: Anthologies: The Mythic Dream; Clocktaur War: Clockwork Boys; Collections: Toad Words And Other Stories; Short Stories/Novellas: Nine Goblins; Swordheart: Swordheart.
- What order should I read T. Kingfisher's books?
- We recommend reading T. Kingfisher's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is T. Kingfisher still writing new books?
- Yes, T. Kingfisher has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Swordheart, Sworn Soldier.