Marjorie M. Liu Books in Order
Explore Marjorie M. Liu's books in publication order, with short book summaries and guides to the individual series to help you choose where to start.
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Marjorie M. Liu books in publication order
35 books
Tiger Eye
by Marjorie M. Liu
2005
In Beijing, Dela Reese opens a riddle box and frees Hari, a shapeshifting warrior enslaved for centuries. Their growing bond offers him a chance to escape a history of cruelty, if they can face the dangers surrounding his freedom.
A Dream of Stone & Shadow
by Marjorie M. Liu
2006
Imprisoned by a witch, gargoyle Charlie cannot fulfil his duty to protect the vulnerable. His release seems possible only through destruction or the help of clairvoyant Aggie Durand, whose compassion offers a dangerous chance at freedom and love.
Eye of Heaven
by Marjorie M. Liu
2006
A troubled investigator from the supernatural Dirk and Steele agency travels to Las Vegas. There he must protect a fierce, alluring performer from a dark threat, while their growing connection complicates the dangers surrounding her.
Shadow Touch
by Marjorie M. Liu
2006
A man with extraordinary abilities and a woman whose touch can heal are drawn into a frightening conspiracy. As danger brings them together, their unusual gifts become central to both their survival and an unexpected romance.
The Red Heart of Jade
by Marjorie M. Liu
2006
Following a trail of deaths to Taipei, a former policeman with heightened senses finds the childhood sweetheart he believed dead. Their reunion is shadowed by a terrible threat, forcing him to protect the woman he thought forever lost.
Soul Song
by Marjorie M. Liu
2007
A young woman haunted by visions of terrible futures places her trust in a mysterious prince of the sea. Their growing bond offers hope, but her ability to foresee danger makes their own fate increasingly uncertain.
The Iron Hunt
by Marjorie M. Liu
2008
Demon hunter Maxine Kiss protects humanity with living tattoos that become her demonic allies after dark. Bound to an isolating inherited duty, she faces a growing supernatural threat as an unexpected relationship begins to change her life.
The Last Twilight
by Marjorie M. Liu
2008
A powerful shapeshifter returns to his African homeland to rescue a captive specialist in dangerous viruses. Their mission pits them against people planning mass death, while an unexpected connection complicates a struggle with consequences far beyond themselves.
The Wild Road
by Marjorie M. Liu
2008
The last survivor of his kind is drawn to a woman who has lost her memory and faces grave danger. Protecting her means uncovering the mysteries surrounding her past while confronting the loneliness and risks of his own existence.
Darkness Calls
by Marjorie M. Liu
2009
Maxine Kiss must rescue the man she loves from a murderous army. Her living tattoos offer powerful protection, but saving him may require surrendering control and unleashing the darkness within herself that she has fought to contain.
Hunter Kiss
by Marjorie M. Liu
2009
Maxine Kiss lives with demons that cover her skin by day and become her companions at night. As humanity's last protector, she endures an inherited life of violence and isolation until an unexpected man challenges that destiny.
NYX: No Way Home
by Marjorie M. Liu
2009
Young mutants struggling to survive in New York face a new crisis when their would-be mentor is abducted. Kiden Nixon and her friends must decide whether their fragile alliance can endure the danger and losses confronting them.
The Fire King
by Marjorie M. Liu
2009
A shapeshifter released unwillingly from an ancient darkness struggles with rage and memories of loss. A woman with an unusual gift offers a chance at healing, if he can accept a connection that challenges his bitterness.
A Wild Light
by Marjorie M. Liu
2010
Maxine Kiss discovers herself beside her grandfather's murdered body, covered in blood and unable to remember what happened. The demon hunter must confront the possibility that the darkness she uses against her enemies has finally overtaken her.
In the Dark of Dreams
by Marjorie M. Liu
2010
Marine biologist Jenny reunites with the mysterious boy she encountered on a beach years earlier, now a powerful, inhuman man. Their renewed connection draws them toward an underwater empire and a danger threatening far more than themselves.
Armor of Roses and The Silver Voice
by Marjorie M. Liu
2011
Investigating a murder at an elegant gathering, Maxine Kiss uncovers a wartime conspiracy linked to her grandmother's secret mission. A companion story turns to her husband Grant, exploring the hidden history behind the man she loves.
The Mortal Bone
by Marjorie M. Liu
2011
When Maxine's bond with her tattoo demons is severed, she loses her protection and they gain unexpected freedom. Their increasing violence threatens a return to their ancient identities as Reaper Kings, forcing Maxine to find a way back to them.
Within the Flames
by Marjorie M. Liu
2011
A former thief fears his ability to control fire, while a hunted shapeshifter hides beneath Manhattan after the destruction of her people. Their shared fiery gifts draw them together as the Dirk and Steele agency confronts another supernatural danger.
Labyrinth of Stars
by Marjorie M. Liu
2014
With her husband poisoned and her unborn child threatened, Maxine Kiss takes the fight to beings of immense power. Saving her family means bargaining with the darkness inside herself and risking a transformation that could endanger the world.
Monstress Vol. 1
by Marjorie M. Liu
2016
In a war-scarred, matriarchal world inspired by early twentieth-century Asia, a teenage girl struggles with trauma and a psychic bond to a powerful monster. Their connection threatens to transform them both as she fights to survive.
Star Wars: Han Solo
by Marjorie M. Liu
2016
Han Solo enters the galaxy's most notorious starship race as cover for rescuing Rebel informants. Torn between winning and completing Leia's mission, he and Chewbacca must also uncover a traitor within the Rebellion.
Monstress, Volume 2: The Blood
by Marjorie M. Liu
2017
Maika travels to Thyria with Kippa and Ren, seeking answers about the past that has shaped her life. Their journey into unfamiliar territory uncovers a new threat, complicating the search for knowledge and placing the companions in fresh danger.
Monstress, Volume 3: Haven
by Marjorie M. Liu
2018
Maika has spent her life learning to survive through combat, but another crisis demands a different skill. To stay alive, she must risk forming friendships, confronting the vulnerability and difficult choices that come with depending on other people.
Monstress, Volume 4: The Chosen
by Marjorie M. Liu
2019
Searching a dangerous, distorted land for Kippa, Maika encounters someone from her past and discovers disturbing truths. A conspiracy threatens the Known World as war approaches, forcing her to consider which side deserves her loyalty and what answers may cost.
Monstress, Volume 5: Warchild
by Marjorie M. Liu
2020
The long-feared conflict between humans and Arcanics threatens to erupt, leaving Maika to choose her next course. Helping her friends or pursuing her own path becomes a consequential decision as the surrounding world moves closer to war.
Monstress, Volume 6: The Vow
by Marjorie M. Liu
2021
With war engulfing the Known World, Maika and her companions confront the consequences of earlier choices. Hidden histories and unexpected reunions threaten to reshape their alliances, while accompanying stories look back at the childhoods of Maika and Kippa.
The Tangleroot Palace
by Marjorie M. Liu
2021
Women confronting dangerous magic, coercive power and unwanted destinies inhabit these dark fantasy stories. A bodyguard finds love, an apprentice plots escape and a princess joins traveling performers, in tales concerned with revenge, freedom and difficult new beginnings.
Monstress, Volume 7: Devourer
by Marjorie M. Liu
2022
Trapped in the Dusk Court’s schemes, Maika and Zinn confront painful revelations about their pasts. Elsewhere, Tuya struggles to protect her future and Kippa may hold the present world’s best hope as war between humans and Arcanics continues.
She Eats the Night
by Marjorie M. Liu
2022
Twins Milly and Billy are struggling to keep their restaurant afloat when their visiting mother orders them to clean a derelict neighboring house. The grim chore becomes a supernatural ordeal that exposes unsettling secrets about their family.
Wingbearer
by Marjorie M. Liu
2022
Raised by bird spirits in the Great Tree, Zuli has never left its shelter. When a sinister force threatens the tree’s life-giving magic, she and her owl guardian venture into a dangerous world and toward the mystery of her origins.
Her Little Reapers
by Marjorie M. Liu
2023
Four months after a disastrous demonic summoning, Milly and Billy try to understand their newly revealed powers. Their parents offer few answers, while disturbing developments suggest that their family belongs to a supernatural world facing a serious threat.
Monstress, Volume 9: The Possessed
by Marjorie M. Liu
2024
Returning after a year’s unexplained absence, Maika and her friends find Zinn held by the ruthless Lord Doctor. Regrouping on the Spice Islands, they must recover from their ordeal and stop his campaign before it destroys the Known World.
Monstress, Volume 10: Hollow Gods
by Marjorie M. Liu
2025
Escaped Monstra possess those who have touched the Shaman-Empress’s mask, including Maika, Kippa and the Lord Doctor. Without Zinn beside her, Maika must turn to an unexpected ally to resist an invasion threatening everyone she loves.
Their Kingdom Come
by Marjorie M. Liu
2025
After accidentally tearing a hole in the universe, Milly and Billy face a devastated Los Angeles and a world transformed by magic. Desperate to repair the damage, the twins confront a final battle their parents fear cannot be avoided.
Monstress, Volume 11: Inheritance
by Marjorie M. Liu
2027
After a devastating battle leaves the Lord Doctor presumed dead, rival factions compete to inherit power. Maika faces the mysterious Red Oracle amid shifting alliances, making the choice of whom to trust crucial to her survival and the world’s future.
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