Sarah Monette Books in Order
See the Sarah Monette books in order, with short summaries, reading guidance, and notes on how these darker fantasy and horror stories fit together.
Last updated: June 9, 2026
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Publication Order
8 books
Mélusine
by Sarah Monette
2005
Wizard Felix Harrowgate falls from power when a magical catastrophe destroys his reputation and his sanity. Joined to thief and former assassin Mildmay Foxe, he flees a corrupt city and uncovers darker secrets than either of them expected.
The Virtu
by Sarah Monette
2006
Felix wants to return to Mélusine and restore the Virtu, the power source whose destruction ruined his life. Mildmay follows reluctantly, knowing the city holds grief, old masters, and new terrors waiting for them both.
A Companion to Wolves
by Elizabeth Bear
2007
Young nobleman Isolfr is chosen to become a wolfcarl, bonded to a giant telepathic wolf. That honor drags him into a brutal northern war, and forces him to rethink duty, love, and what kind of man he will be.
The Bone Key
by Sarah Monette
2007
This linked collection follows shy museum archivist Kyle Murchison Booth through ghostly encounters, old grudges, and unnerving little mysteries. The stories are quiet, elegant, and creepy in exactly the right way.
The Mirador
by Sarah Monette
2007
Felix is back among the wizards of the Mirador, but power never stays simple in Mélusine. While Mildmay tries to keep him safe, spies, rival sorcerers, and dangerous loyalties turn the city into a trap.
Corambis
by Sarah Monette
2009
Exiled and accused of heresy, Felix and Mildmay enter Corambis expecting judgment and find rebellion instead. To stop an ancient machine and a political disaster, the brothers must face new dangers and the future they never planned for.
The Tempering of Men
by Elizabeth Bear
2011
The troll war may be over, but peace does not last long in Iskryne. As Isolfr and the wolf pack build a new hall, rivalries, invading men, and changing loyalties threaten the fragile order they fought to win.
An Apprentice to Elves
by Elizabeth Bear
2015
Alfgyfa has grown up in the Wolfhall, but Iskryne's rules leave little room for a girl like her. Sent to the elf matriarch Tin as apprentice and ambassador, she steps into a tense world of diplomacy, danger, and forbidden possibility.
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