Ilona Andrews Books in Order
Browse all Ilona Andrews books in order, with series lists, reading order notes, summaries, and guidance on where to start with this husband-and-wife duo.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
49 books
Magic Bites
by Ilona Andrews
2007
In a near-future Atlanta where magic and technology surge in unstable waves, mercenary Kate Daniels takes a murder case that pulls her into Pack politics, vampire-controlled undead, and a conspiracy that brushes too close to the secrets in her blood.
Magic Burns
by Ilona Andrews
2008
As a devastating magic flare approaches the city, Kate juggles a missing girl, a deadly Celtic god, and a stolen artifact that could doom Atlanta. Saving the child means risking open war between witches, shapeshifters, and something far older.
Magic Mourns
by Ilona Andrews
2009
Shapeshifter Andrea Nash teams up with werehyena Raphael to track a stolen shapeshifter body that has attracted a monstrous hound. Their hunt through Atlanta’s ruined suburbs forces them to face old grudges, dangerous magic, and an attraction neither is ready for.
Magic Strikes
by Ilona Andrews
2009
When her friend Derek is nearly killed after infiltrating an illegal gladiatorial arena, Kate goes undercover in the brutal Midnight Games. To keep him alive, she must win matches against monsters, outwit ancient enemies, and risk exposing her true power.
Of Swine and Roses
by Ilona Andrews
2009
Teenager Alena Kornov is strong-armed into going on a date with neighborhood thug Chad Thurman. What should have been awkward ice cream turns into a magical disaster involving a panicked pig, lethal traps, and a dead body, forcing Alena to think fast or join the corpse.
On the Edge
by Ilona Andrews
2009
Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, a borderland between our magicless world and a deadly magical realm. When a dangerous horde invades and an arrogant noble from the Weird appears on her doorstep, Rose must decide whether to trust him and risk everything to save her family.
Silent Blade
by Ilona Andrews
2009
Assassin Meli Galdes must kill the man who broke her heart to save her powerful kinsmen family. As she stalks corporate heir Celino Carvanna, old feelings clash with duty in a fast, high-tech game of revenge, seduction, and second chances among genetically enhanced elites.
Bayou Moon
by Ilona Andrews
2010
Cerise Mar’s swamp-dwelling clan is dragged into a covert war when her parents vanish and foreign agents invade the Mire. William, a brooding changeling soldier, is sent to stop a rival spymaster, and their uneasy alliance may be the only thing standing between the Edge and ruin.
Magic Bleeds
by Ilona Andrews
2010
An unstoppable plague and a string of grotesque murders signal the arrival of a powerful, personal enemy from Kate’s past. To protect Atlanta and the Pack, she must finally stop running from her bloodline, even if it means declaring war on a godlike tyrant.
Fate's Edge
by Ilona Andrews
2011
Con artist Audrey Callahan wants a quiet, honest life in the Broken, but one last heist pulls her back toward the Edge. Paired with charming rogue Kaldar Mar on a mission to recover a stolen artifact, she finds herself knee-deep in danger, family schemes, and inconvenient attraction.
Hexed
by Ilona Andrews
2011
This multi-author anthology collects four paranormal novellas, including Ilona Andrews’s "Magic Dreams." In it, were-tigress Dali Harimau must save Alpha Jim from a deadly curse, facing an ancient spirit in a battle of magic and wit while wrestling with her feelings for him.
Magic Gifts
by Ilona Andrews
2011
A rare dinner date for Kate and Curran explodes into chaos when a cursed necklace kills its wearer and latches onto a young boy. To break the deadly spell, they battle undead, necromancers, and hard-drinking Vikings before time runs out for the child.
Magic Slays
by Ilona Andrews
2011
Running her own investigative agency should be a fresh start, but Kate’s first major case involves a kidnapped inventor and a device capable of wiping out magic users. As factions race to control it, she must decide how far she’ll go to save people who fear her.
Silver Shark
by Ilona Andrews
2011
Claire Shannon, a powerful but secret telepath from a war-torn planet, hides among ordinary office workers on a high-tech world. When her new employer turns out to be a lethal kinsman, she is pulled back into espionage and must choose between safety and using her gifts to save others.
Clean Sweep
by Ilona Andrews
2012
Dina Demille runs a seemingly normal bed-and-breakfast in a small Texas town, but her inn is a sentient, magical waystation for alien travelers. When something vicious starts hunting her neighbors, she teams up with a werewolf and a vampire to stop it without exposing the greater cosmos.
Gunmetal Magic
by Ilona Andrews
2012
After being forced out of the Order, werehyena sniper Andrea Nash is rebuilding her life as head of Pack security. A deadly crime scene at a shapeshifter construction site exposes a plot tied to ancient artifacts—and brings her face to face with ex-fiancé Raphael and unfinished business.
Magic Dreams
by Ilona Andrews
2012
When Alpha Pack leader Jim falls prey to a strange magical sickness, were-tigress Dali Harimau is the only one who can save him. To free him, she must face an ancient creature of nightmare in a battle of wits that tests her courage and her unconventional magic.
Steel's Edge
by Ilona Andrews
2012
Healer Charlotte de Ney retreats to the Edge after personal tragedy, vowing never to use her power again. When swordsman Richard Mar’s war against slavers brings violence to her doorstep, Charlotte must decide whether to risk her soul and magic to help him end a brutal trade.
Magic Rises
by Ilona Andrews
2013
Desperate to obtain a rare medicine that can keep shapeshifter children from dying, Kate and Curran sail to Europe to mediate a feud among rival packs. Surrounded by enemies and political traps, they must survive murder attempts, betrayal, and a terrifying new foe.
Burn for Me
by Ilona Andrews
2014
Private investigator Nevada Baylor is ordered to track down a rogue pyrokinetic whose rampage threatens Houston. Forced into a reluctant partnership with ruthless billionaire Prime Connor "Mad" Rogan, she must survive House politics, explosive magic, and a chemistry she can’t ignore.
Magic Breaks
by Ilona Andrews
2014
Accused of a high-profile murder, Kate is handed over to the People and forced into a deadly game designed to break Atlanta’s fragile peace. Facing powerful foes and her father’s looming shadow, she has to choose between saving the city and protecting those she loves.
Magic Shifts
by Ilona Andrews
2015
After stepping away from leadership of the Pack, Kate and Curran try to build a quieter life—until a missing shapeshifter and a bronze-scented magic trail drag them into a conflict involving djinn, experimental monsters, and a threat that could level Atlanta.
Magic Stars
by Ilona Andrews
2015
Scarred lone-wolf shapeshifter Derek Gaunt hunts the killers who murdered people he cared about. Joined by Julie, Kate’s sharp-tongued ward, he chases a stolen artifact through Atlanta’s magical underbelly and uncovers an ancient power that could threaten the whole city.
Small Magics
by Ilona Andrews
2015
This collection gathers several novellas and short stories, including Kate’s first job guarding the enigmatic Saiman, a deadly "Retribution Clause" mission, magical school trouble for Julie, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Curran and Jim—all adding depth to the Kate Daniels world.
Sweep in Peace
by Ilona Andrews
2015
To keep her inn alive, Dina agrees to host a high-stakes peace summit between three warring factions. With a former tyrant for a permanent guest and tempers running hot, she must juggle assassination attempts, cultural clashes, and the inn’s fragile magic to prevent interstellar war.
Magic Binds
by Ilona Andrews
2016
As Kate prepares to marry Curran, prophetic visions and her father’s demands force her to confront what kind of ruler and mother she is willing to become. War gathers on Atlanta’s doorstep, and every choice edges her closer to a destiny she swore to avoid.
Magic Steals
by Ilona Andrews
2016
Vegetarian were-tigress Dali Harimau would rather study magic than fight, but when a desperate woman begs for help finding her missing grandmother, Dali can’t refuse. Partnered with stoic Alpha Jim, she faces dark sorcery, dangerous spirits, and the risk of exposing her true strength.
One Fell Sweep
by Ilona Andrews
2016
Dina’s quiet innkeeper life implodes when she rescues her exiled sister and niece from a brutal penal planet and shelters a mysterious alien whose survival may save his entire species. Gertrude Hunt becomes ground zero for assassins, fanatics, and a last-ditch bid to avert genocide.
Origins
by Ilona Andrews
2016
In this dark science-fantasy novella, an ordinary rest-stop detour thrusts Karina into a hidden war between inhuman factions. Saved and then taken captive by a lethal stranger, she’s forced to navigate a world of rifts, monsters, and ruthless politics where she has suddenly become valuable.
White Hot
by Ilona Andrews
2017
Nevada Baylor takes a case involving a murdered attorney and a conspiracy that reaches into the highest ranks of the magical Houses. Working again with Connor Rogan, she must expose traitors, protect her family, and decide whether to trust a man who could destroy her life.
Wildfire
by Ilona Andrews
2017
As Nevada’s relationship with Connor deepens, a powerful rival House moves to wipe out the Baylors and seize control of Houston. To survive, Nevada must declare her own House, confront long-buried family secrets, and outmaneuver enemies who are willing to burn the city down.
Diamond Fire
by Ilona Andrews
2018
Told from Catalina Baylor’s point of view, this novella follows Nevada and Rogan’s wedding preparations. When a priceless family tiara vanishes amid feuding relatives, Catalina must use her frightening siren magic to find the thief and keep the ceremony from ending in disaster.
Iron and Magic
by Ilona Andrews
2018
Disgraced warlord Hugh d’Ambray must save his starving mercenaries, the Iron Dogs, from annihilation. A marriage-of-convenience alliance with mysterious Elara Harper gives them a home—but also plunges them into a brutal conflict with necromancers, fanatics, and their own haunted pasts.
Magic Triumphs
by Ilona Andrews
2018
A ruthless ancient enemy targets Kate, Curran, and their young son, determined to claim their magic and destroy their city. To stop him, Kate must unite old rivals, gamble everything on forbidden power, and accept that victory may cost her the life she knows.
Sapphire Flames
by Ilona Andrews
2019
Now head of House Baylor, shy but deadly Prime Catalina takes on a case to help a friend whose family died in a suspicious fire. Her investigation tangles with international conspiracies and the enigmatic Alessandro Sagredo, a handsome assassin who refuses to stay out of her way.
Sweep of the Blade
by Ilona Andrews
2019
Dina’s sister Maud, a human widow with a lethal reputation, accepts vampire knight Arland’s offer to visit his war-torn House. Thrown into vicious vampire politics, she must protect her daughter, outwit scheming nobles, and decide whether to trust her heart with a warrior again.
Emerald Blaze
by Ilona Andrews
2020
Assigned to mediate a dispute over a reclaimed magical development, Catalina finds herself back in Alessandro’s orbit and knee-deep in sabotage, monstrous constructs, and House vendettas. To stop a disaster, she must decide whether to trust the man who once walked away from her.
Sweep with Me
by Ilona Andrews
2020
During the innkeepers’ Treaty Stay holiday, Dina and Sean must open Gertrude Hunt’s doors to any guest who asks. Hosting volatile visitors under sacred truce rules, they juggle cultural clashes, dangerous grudges, and one very messy celebration without letting humans notice a thing.
Blood Heir
by Ilona Andrews
2021
Years after leaving Atlanta, Julie Lennart-Olsen returns under a new name and face as Aurelia Ryder to investigate a series of ritual murders. Hiding her identity from Kate and Curran, she races to stop a god-level threat and faces a changed version of the boy she once loved.
Fated Blades
by Ilona Andrews
2021
On a remote planet ruled by kinsmen families, rival leaders Ramona and Matias are forced into an uneasy truce when traitors steal devastating tech from both their Houses. Trapped behind enemy lines, they must fight together to survive—and confront a chemistry they’ve always denied.
Ruby Fever
by Ilona Andrews
2022
Struggling with the toll of her magic and relentless political pressure, Catalina leads House Baylor through assassinations, frame jobs, and a deadly plot that could topple the balance of power in Houston. To protect her family and future with Alessandro, she must confront a terrifying foe.
Sweep of the Heart
by Ilona Andrews
2022
When an old ally begs for help choosing a spouse, Dina and Sean host an elaborate interstellar matchmaking summit at Gertrude Hunt. Dozens of powerful delegations arrive with secrets and agendas, turning the inn into a pressure cooker where love, politics, and assassination attempts collide.
Magic Claims
by Ilona Andrews
2023
A nearby town is being terrorized by a mysterious force demanding tribute, and its leaders beg Kate and Curran for help. Taking on the threat could secure a strong base for the Wilmington Pack, but it will also expose their power to enemies watching from afar.
Magic Tides
by Ilona Andrews
2023
Settled in Wilmington, Kate plans to keep her family’s profile low—until a local boy is kidnapped by sea monsters and human traffickers. Her rescue mission drags her into coastal magic, ancient ruins, and a fight that may anchor her new home more firmly than she intended.
Clean Sweep: The Graphic Novel
by Ilona Andrews
2024
This graphic novel adapts *Clean Sweep*, showing Dina Demille’s magical inn, alien guests, and the lethal creature stalking her Texas town in vivid artwork. It’s a visual retelling of her alliance with Sean and Arland to defend Gertrude Hunt and the unsuspecting humans nearby.
Sanctuary
by Ilona Andrews
2024
Roman, a dark priest who serves a god of destruction, just wants a quiet holiday at his country house. When a wounded boy collapses on his lawn claiming sanctuary, mercenaries and mages lay siege to the property, forcing Roman to unleash his terrifying magic to protect his guest.
Clean Sleep: The Graphic Novel 2
by Ilona Andrews
2025
Continuing the adaptation of *Clean Sweep*, this volume covers the later battles against the invading alien pack. Dina, Sean, and Arland fight to uncover the attackers’ purpose, protect the inn’s guests, and end the threat in a dramatic, fully illustrated finale.
The Inheritance
by Ilona Andrews
2025
Talent assessor Adaline “Ada” Moore enters a dimensional breach expecting a routine survey and instead is trapped alone with monstrous predators and a terrified tracking dog. A dying alien’s gift fuses with her, awakening strange powers and forcing her to fight her way home on her own terms.
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
by Ilona Andrews
2026
Maggie wakes up in Kair Toren, the gritty capital from her favorite unfinished fantasy series, and quickly learns she cannot die. Armed only with encyclopedic knowledge of the books, she throws herself into saving the characters and kingdom from the catastrophic war she knows is coming.
Where should I start?
If you want classic urban fantasy with a long arc: Magic Bites → Magic Burns → Magic Strikes → Magic Bleeds
If you love magic, family drama, and strong romance: Burn for Me → White Hot → Wildfire → Ruby Fever
If you prefer lighter, sci-fi flavored adventure: Clean Sweep → Sweep in Peace → One Fell Sweep → Sweep of the Heart
If you want to return to Kate after the main series: Magic Rises → Magic Breaks → Magic Triumphs → Magic Tides → Magic Claims
If you’re curious about newer standalones: Blood Heir → Iron and Magic → The Inheritance → This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Author bio
Ilona Andrews is the shared pen name of Ilona and Andrew Gordon, a husband-and-wife team who have turned a long-running partnership into some of modern fantasy’s most beloved series. They write side by side, trading lines of dialogue and story beats until their books sound like one clear voice.
Ilona was born in the Soviet Union and grew up as a strong student, competing in academic contests before coming to the United States as a teenager on a scholarship to a boarding school in Georgia.(en.wikipedia.org) She later studied biochemistry at Western Carolina University, bringing a love of science and structure to the worlds she builds on the page.
Andrew, known as Gordon, was born in Florida and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina by his aunt and uncle.(en.wikipedia.org) Before college he served four years in the U.S. Navy as a communications specialist, experience that shows up in his comfort with tactics, weapons, and the nuts-and-bolts side of combat scenes.
The two met in an English composition class at Western Carolina. The family joke is that Ilona got the better grade and Gordon is still annoyed about it.(us.macmillan.com) What actually mattered was that they started reading and editing each other’s work. By the mid‑1990s they were married, raising a family, and quietly trying out stories together, most of which never saw print but taught them how they wanted to write.
Ilona returned to writing seriously after leaving school to stay home with their first child. She began drafting the book that would become Magic Bites, revising it again and again while collecting rejections and learning how publishing worked. One early version was dismissed as too close to an existing vampire series, so Gordon stepped in to help reshape the manuscript. The final version sold, and in 2007 Magic Bites launched the Kate Daniels series and their career.(en.wikipedia.org)
Kate Daniels introduced many readers to their favorite kind of Ilona Andrews story: magic and technology colliding, a heroine with a sharp tongue and a sharper sword, and a found family built in the middle of disaster. Across ten main novels and assorted novellas, Kate grows from a solitary mercenary in a ruined Atlanta into the center of a complicated web of alliances, enemies, and people she refuses to abandon.
From there the duo kept experimenting. The Edge books blend portal fantasy with small‑town grit, following working‑class families who live between a mundane world and a brutal magical one. Hidden Legacy moves to an alternate Houston ruled by magical dynasties called Houses, tracking the Baylor sisters as they juggle private investigations, dangerous politics, and very inconvenient romance.(en.wikipedia.org)
At the same time they built the Innkeeper Chronicles, originally posted as free weekly serials on their blog. Those books follow Dina Demille, keeper of a sentient inn that hosts alien visitors under strict, secret rules. The series leans into humor and heart without losing the monster fights, and its interactive serial format helped grow a devoted online readership.(en.wikipedia.org)
More recently they’ve branched into new territory with projects like Breach Wars, beginning with The Inheritance, which takes LitRPG ideas and gives them to a middle‑aged working mother trapped in an interdimensional war, and Maggie the Undying, starting with This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, a portal fantasy where a lifelong reader wakes up inside her favorite unfinished book series and discovers she cannot die.(en.wikipedia.org)
Today Ilona and Gordon live in Texas with their dogs, cats, and two grown children.(en.wikipedia.org) They still write as they always have: at one computer, arguing cheerfully about fight choreography, character motivation, and who gets to type the next joke. The result is a body of work full of sharp banter, big emotions, and worlds that feel lived in, whether the story is about a mercenary with a sword, a family of magical detectives, or an innkeeper serving coffee to aliens.
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