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A.L. Kessler Books in Order

Explore A.L. Kessler’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.

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In the Light of the Moon

by A.L. Kessler

2013

Panther shifter Kassity serves a vampire as a killer because she cannot control her transformations. The arrival of her fated mate Jaxon offers hope, but pursuing their bond draws them into betrayal, divided loyalties, and supernatural war.

Dance in the Moonlight

by A.L. Kessler

2014

A mysterious stone pulls Renee into a supernatural conflict and toward a grieving werewolf unwilling to accept another mate. When shifters attack her, Coran must protect her while facing a second chance at love amid an escalating war.

On Torn Wings

by A.L. Kessler

2014

Hunting a suspected vampire murderer, Danielle recruits Orion with information about the queen who took his crown. Their alliance opens a path toward his freedom, but a missing woman and worsening supernatural war complicate both duty and attraction.

No More Black Magic

by A.L. Kessler

2015

Paranormal investigator Abby Collins hunts a murderer as the Cult of Ra disrupts an already dangerous case. A hex, protective coven, and stubborn werewolf complicate matters, while an older crime reveals troubling connections to her own history.

Of Brass and Magic

by A.L. Kessler

2015

Two steampunk stories explore magic, machinery, and unwanted responsibilities. An investigator tackles strange deaths and mechanical giants, while a woman forced to act as Fate guides a thief toward his destiny in hopes of earning her own freedom.

Deathly Magic

by A.L. Kessler

2016

A zombie in her apartment convinces investigator Abigail that a renegade necromancer is behind a string of deaths. As other agents claim connections to the case, rampaging vampires further complicate her effort to stop the killings.

Just a Little Death

by A.L. Kessler

2016

Sammy starts college with ordinary worries about roommates and exams, alongside the extraordinary burden of being Death's daughter. As angels, demons, and Horsemen enter her daily life, she must help other supernatural heirs prevent humanity's destruction.

The Edge of Darkness

by A.L. Kessler

2016

Awakening after three centuries, vampire Zaaren struggles to understand a changed supernatural order. An unexpected alliance with hunter Crystal draws them into corruption and betrayal, while each confronts a past that threatens their uncertain cooperation.

The Trouble With Ghosts

by A.L. Kessler

2016

Severed thumbs in an abandoned house lead Abigail and Nick toward a decades-old murder with supernatural connections. Unexpected assistance from an enemy and evasions from a trusted ally leave them racing to distinguish useful clues from dangerous deception.

Death on the Horizon

by A.L. Kessler

2017

With the Horsemen imprisoned by the Devil, the Seven Deadly Sins spread destruction through the human world. Death has stopped functioning, the walking dead multiply, and Sammy's group must restore balance before the disorder becomes irreversible.

Demon Days

by A.L. Kessler

2017

Paranormal investigator Abigail Collins hopes a vacation will give her a break from pursuing criminals. Instead, a visit to a book festival brings another unexpected adventure, turning her anticipated escape from work into an eventful supernatural detour.

His Name is Rodger

by A.L. Kessler

2017

A reported raptor sighting sends Abigail and Nick to a town hostile to paranormals. They discover that someone is exploiting a boy with life magic and must act before local tensions make an already dangerous situation worse.

Of Life and Death

by A.L. Kessler

2017

Bodies delivered in boxes draw Abigail into an investigation centered on a family of doll makers. At the same time, her growing obligations within vampire society intensify when a child vampire appears in Levi's territory.

To Skin a Wolf

by A.L. Kessler

2017

Abigail returns to werewolf territory to investigate the brutal killing and skinning of pack members. Meanwhile, unresolved vampire experiments and concealed information force her to confront the consequences of a case she believed had already ended.

A Werewolf Kind of Christmas

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Erin hopes a bond with rival alpha Tristen will avert a war between their packs. When the expected mating mark fails to appear, their growing attraction collides with her father's plans to seize control of Tristen's territory.

Approaching Storm

by A.L. Kessler

2018

May has built a home among Normalcy's supernatural residents without remembering her past. When a stranger claims to know her, a sheriff's death and other disturbances force her to investigate a ruthless enemy's interest in her forgotten life.

Behold, Death

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Sammy and the other Children of the Apocalypse have battled demons and the Seven Deadly Sins to restore order. But the Devil has further schemes prepared, forcing Death's daughter to confront the cost of stopping the world's end.

Between the Lines

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Working undercover without the Bureau's usual support, Abigail investigates murders connected to a werewolf pack. Simon joins her as familiar enemies resurface, forcing her to navigate uncertain loyalties and choices that resist simple distinctions between right and wrong.

Everyone has Their Demons

by A.L. Kessler

2018

While another agent handles a murder close to home, Abigail investigates a demon killing with no apparent summoner. Vampire politics add pressure when a dangerous adversary requests a truce meeting, leaving her navigating threats without the full picture.

Initiative

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Blood-starved vampires and zombies spread through Levi's territory as Ira targets Abigail through an ally inside the investigative bureau. With attacks threatening the human world, the vampire king and his council face a decision carrying painful costs.

Past Demons

by A.L. Kessler

2018

After losing centuries of memories, Tegan must rebuild her understanding of a life shaped by captivity and obligation. An exiled demon claims to be her mate, but powerful rivals and an intensifying war threaten their possible future.

Rabbits Out of Hats

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Lacey's unreliable witchcraft suits the novelty tricks sold in her magic shop. When a private investigator moves in nearby, accusations of stalking and a trail of hexes send her into a mystery she must solve to clear her name.

The King's Gambit

by A.L. Kessler

2018

Magical drugs appear in vampire king Levi's territory, pointing toward an old enemy with designs on his crown. As Ira targets Abigail, Levi must decide how much of the truth he can reveal to protect her.

Blood Catalyst

by A.L. Kessler

2019

Abigail returns to fieldwork investigating a cult member's brother found with his heart missing. A second assignment involving vampire experiments strains her resources as both cases raise the prospect of forces she may be unable to contain.

Defiance

by A.L. Kessler

2019

Levi hunts the laboratories behind a growing outbreak of blood-starved hybrids while keeping Abigail's origins secret. Ira's increasingly reckless experiments and fixation on his niece threaten to expose those lies and destroy the protection Levi has built.

Disappearing Coins

by A.L. Kessler

2019

A vanished husband and an emptied bank account bring Lacey and private investigator Trace a seemingly straightforward case. Magical complications, dubious psychics, and old debts soon turn their search for the missing man and money into something stranger.

King Takes Rook

by A.L. Kessler

2019

Reports of Ira take Levi and Mario to a lawless town dominated by witches and shifters. A missing child and secret coven complicate their investigation while Abigail's separate case brings her dangerously close to experiments Levi understands too well.

Not Aliens

by A.L. Kessler

2019

Sent to investigate supposed alien sightings, Abigail discovers a stranger threat after her only witness is killed. Her inquiry takes her into a hidden world of lycanthropy that challenges what she thought she knew about supernatural life.

Walking Through Walls

by A.L. Kessler

2019

Lacey joins Trace in searching for a client's missing puppies during the Christmas rush. What begins as a chance to help a family becomes complicated by an old enemy, an ex-boyfriend, and unwelcome family interference.

A Handful of Skulls

by A.L. Kessler

2020

A missing-person investigation takes Abigail and Liz back to the Bureau's academy, where their own superior's identity becomes central to the case. Threats from old enemies and a missing agent force changes that could overturn Abigail's life.

A Little Blood Magic

by A.L. Kessler

2020

Confined to desk duty by a new boss, Abigail finds it impossible to remain uninvolved when Liz disappears. A vampire connection offers another route into the case, even as political obligations and threats complicate preparations for her birthday.

All the King's Secrets

by A.L. Kessler

2020

The secrets Levi kept to protect Abigail begin unraveling as she enters vampire society. With Ira hidden and dangers emerging from both his and Mario's pasts, assigning Abigail a bodyguard may offer less protection than he hopes.

First Year Secrets

by A.L. Kessler

2020

Determined to avenge her parents, Isadora enters an academy that trains survivors to hunt supernatural creatures. As elite students die, she crosses paths with Ayden, an undercover investigator whose secret mission could complicate both their plans.

Solstice in Bloom

by A.L. Kessler

2020

Holiday decorations become unsettling clues when bodies seem to drop from the sky during Solstice. Abigail investigates the deaths, but an unfamiliar supernatural group complicates her search as the time available to uncover the killer runs short.

Something Wicked

by A.L. Kessler

2020

Recovering at a forest cabin, Abigail learns that a series of attacks connects to her past. When the killer targets her and Simon vanishes, she must help colleagues solve the murders despite the Bureau keeping her off the case.

When Lightning Strikes

by A.L. Kessler

2020

Visiting deities and stranded teenagers disrupt May's already unusual hometown. When dead werewolves begin appearing, she searches for a killer while trying to understand what Lee knows and how her forgotten past connects to the trouble.

False Draw

by A.L. Kessler

2021

Vampire victims appear across Levi's territory just as a letter arrives from his maker. Working with Grayson and investigator Liz Jefferson, he follows clues toward a missing hybrid while struggling to keep Abigail safe and his secrets concealed.

Rise and Fall

by A.L. Kessler

2021

A body marked with a mysterious rune draws Abigail into what appears to be an old case. As clues diverge and Oliver disappears, her vampire training gives way to new demands that test her divided loyalties.

Second Year Setbacks

by A.L. Kessler

2021

Isadora returns to the academy to find the murders continuing and students being rushed into fieldwork. As Ayden investigates renewed vampire activity, their paths converge around a deeper secret that threatens the young hunters' survival.

The Lost Ones

by A.L. Kessler

2021

A mix-up leaves Abigail Collins imprisoned as a murderer despite her efforts to control her Elemental abilities. With Liz's help, she follows a trail through the supernatural underground to uncover why she was arrested and who has vanished.

Crimson Beginnings

by A.L. Kessler

2022

Unexpectedly made a vampire princess, Abigail struggles to preserve her old life while learning the demands of a throne. Feeding nests linked to Levi and Oliver's continued disappearance complicate her entry into vampire society and its dangers.

Check

by A.L. Kessler

2023

A summons forces Levi to bring Abigail before his maker while a traitor threatens their circle. With Abigail returning to fieldwork and Ira still plotting, Levi finds it increasingly difficult to protect her and preserve his secrets.

Lilac Hopes

by A.L. Kessler

2023

Confined to the mansion after a fatal incident, Abigail works to master her vampire abilities and court politics. Mysterious notes then draw her and Levi into a missing-person investigation that tests how she operates without her former witchcraft.

Sleight of Hand

by A.L. Kessler

2023

A case involving roleplaying games takes Lacey back to a teenage refuge from everyday life. But when a supposedly nonmagical teenager begins casting real spells, she must discover how imaginary powers have crossed into dangerous reality.

Third Year Thrills

by A.L. Kessler

2023

With Isadora missing and corruption spreading through the Hunting Society, Crystal must decide where her loyalties lie. Meanwhile, Ayden seeks help from an awakened Original Vampire whose power could save Isadora, if they can overcome their differences.

Tick-Tock

by A.L. Kessler

2023

Lacey's quiet spell ends when time stops and rival clock shops blame her magic. With a giant rubber duck appearing in a lake and old legends becoming real, she must untangle another outbreak of supernatural disorder.

Scarlet Mirror

by A.L. Kessler

2024

Abigail works to control her vampire powers while adjusting to royal life without magic. A new acquaintance and a death close to her unsettle fragile alliances, leaving her to face both concealed enemies and openly hostile rivals.

Children of the Apocalypse books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Just a Little Death"

    Just a Little Death

    by A.L. Kessler

    2016
  2. Book cover for "Death on the Horizon"

    Death on the Horizon

    by A.L. Kessler

    2017
  3. Book cover for "Behold, Death"

    Behold, Death

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018

Dark War Chronicles books in order

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  1. Book cover for "In the Light of the Moon"

    In the Light of the Moon

    by A.L. Kessler

    2013
  2. Book cover for "Dance in the Moonlight"

    Dance in the Moonlight

    by A.L. Kessler

    2014
  3. Book cover for "On Torn Wings"

    On Torn Wings

    by A.L. Kessler

    2014
  4. Book cover for "The Edge of Darkness"

    The Edge of Darkness

    by A.L. Kessler

    2016
  5. Book cover for "Past Demons"

    Past Demons

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018

Here Witchy Witchy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "No More Black Magic"

    No More Black Magic

    by A.L. Kessler

    2015
  2. Book cover for "Deathly Magic"

    Deathly Magic

    by A.L. Kessler

    2016
  3. Book cover for "The Trouble With Ghosts"

    The Trouble With Ghosts

    by A.L. Kessler

    2016
  4. Book cover for "Of Life and Death"

    Of Life and Death

    by A.L. Kessler

    2017
  5. Book cover for "To Skin a Wolf"

    To Skin a Wolf

    by A.L. Kessler

    2017
  6. Book cover for "Between the Lines"

    Between the Lines

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  7. Book cover for "Everyone has Their Demons"

    Everyone has Their Demons

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  8. Book cover for "Blood Catalyst"

    Blood Catalyst

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019
  9. Book cover for "A Handful of Skulls"

    A Handful of Skulls

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  10. Book cover for "A Little Blood Magic"

    A Little Blood Magic

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  11. Book cover for "Solstice in Bloom"

    Solstice in Bloom

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  12. Book cover for "Something Wicked"

    Something Wicked

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  13. Book cover for "Rise and Fall"

    Rise and Fall

    by A.L. Kessler

    2021
  14. Book cover for "The Lost Ones"

    The Lost Ones

    by A.L. Kessler

    2021

Hunting Academy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "First Year Secrets"

    First Year Secrets

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  2. Book cover for "Second Year Setbacks"

    Second Year Setbacks

    by A.L. Kessler

    2021
  3. Book cover for "Third Year Thrills"

    Third Year Thrills

    by A.L. Kessler

    2023

Normalcy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Approaching Storm"

    Approaching Storm

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  2. Book cover for "When Lightning Strikes"

    When Lightning Strikes

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020

Parlor Tricks Mystery books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Rabbits Out of Hats"

    Rabbits Out of Hats

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  2. Book cover for "Disappearing Coins"

    Disappearing Coins

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019
  3. Book cover for "Walking Through Walls"

    Walking Through Walls

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019
  4. Book cover for "Sleight of Hand"

    Sleight of Hand

    by A.L. Kessler

    2023
  5. Book cover for "Tick-Tock"

    Tick-Tock

    by A.L. Kessler

    2023

Rise of the Vampire Princess books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Crimson Beginnings"

    Crimson Beginnings

    by A.L. Kessler

    2022
  2. Book cover for "Lilac Hopes"

    Lilac Hopes

    by A.L. Kessler

    2023
  3. Book cover for "Scarlet Mirror"

    Scarlet Mirror

    by A.L. Kessler

    2024

The Case Files of Abigail Collins books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Demon Days"

    Demon Days

    by A.L. Kessler

    2017
  2. Book cover for "His Name is Rodger"

    His Name is Rodger

    by A.L. Kessler

    2017
  3. Book cover for "Not Aliens"

    Not Aliens

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019

Standalone A.L. Kessler books

  1. Book cover for "Of Brass and Magic"

    Of Brass and Magic

    by A.L. Kessler

    2015
  2. Book cover for "A Werewolf Kind of Christmas"

    A Werewolf Kind of Christmas

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  3. Book cover for "Initiative"

    Initiative

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  4. Book cover for "The King's Gambit"

    The King's Gambit

    by A.L. Kessler

    2018
  5. Book cover for "Defiance"

    Defiance

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019
  6. Book cover for "King Takes Rook"

    King Takes Rook

    by A.L. Kessler

    2019
  7. Book cover for "All the King's Secrets"

    All the King's Secrets

    by A.L. Kessler

    2020
  8. Book cover for "False Draw"

    False Draw

    by A.L. Kessler

    2021
  9. Book cover for "Check"

    Check

    by A.L. Kessler

    2023

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