The Crimson Code Books in Order
The Crimson Code is a series of 3 books written by Kristen Painter.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
Last updated:
Coming soonNext book: Heir to Stay (2027) · Pre-order on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
The Crimson Code books in publication order
3 books
Bad Heir Day
by Kristen Painter
2026
New Imperial MJ Fontenot finds her position challenged by secretive finances and an uncooperative council. An unusual new neighbor, worsening werewolf relations and a changing connection with Hutch make settling into her inheritance increasingly complicated.
Heir, Apparently
by Kristen Painter
2026
Forty-year-old waitress and artist MJ Fontenot learns that her biological father is a powerful vampire. Drawn into New Orleans’s newly public supernatural society, she faces an unfamiliar family, political intrigue and an inheritance she barely understands.
Heir to Stay
by Kristen Painter
2027
A visitor to Guilliory Mansion brings a claim that threatens MJ Fontenot’s new life as Imperial. With supernatural factions circling and family secrets multiplying, she must decide how to honor promises made to those depending on her.
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shape MRB and its growth.
Comments
Spotted a missing book, a wrong order or a mistake? Tell us and we'll fix this page.
We're a reading guide, not the author or publisher, so we can't send books or pass on messages.