“Books in Order: Diving into the Compelling Narratives of Laurell K. Hamilton
Renowned for her vivid imaginative tales that blend various genres like horror, science fiction, fantasy, romance and mystery, the American author Laurell K. Hamilton stands as a maestro in the literary realm. She gained her fame primarily through her acclaimed Anita Blake series, paired with her equally enchanting Merry Gentry series.
Having penned over 20 novels in the Anita Blake collection, multiple captivating stories in the Merry Gentry series, a handful of standalone novels including a Star Trek: The Next Generation novel, and a thrilling spin-off comic book series for her Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter saga, Hamilton has crafted a magnificent repertoire.
Debuting in the writing industry with the standalone novel – Nightseer, in 1992, Hamilton showcased her remarkable storytelling ability early on. This initial success paved the way for her ensuing body of work, encompassing a vast chronology of narratives. Hamilton’s books have been released in a meticulous sequence, delivering a unique continuity to her readers.
Immerse in Laurell K. Hamilton’s Books in Order
Hamilton’s meticulous arrangement of her novels allows readers to embark on an exhilarating literary journey, traversing through her unique genre-blended universe. To offer an engaging exploration of Hamilton’s work in its chronological sequence, we present a comprehensive list of her novels, arranged by their original release dates.
Publication Order of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Books
| Guilty Pleasures | (1993) |    |
| The Laughing Corpse | (1994) | |
| Circus of the Damned | (1995) | |
| The Lunatic Cafe | (1996) | |
| Bloody Bones | (1996) | |
| The Killing Dance | (1997) | |
| Burnt Offerings | (1998) | |
| Blue Moon | (1998) | |
| Obsidian Butterfly | (2000) | |
| Narcissus in Chains | (2001) | |
| Cerulean Sins | (2003) | |
| Incubus Dreams | (2004) | |
| Micah | (2006) | |
| Danse Macabre | (2006) | |
| The Harlequin | (2007) | |
| Blood Noir | (2007) | |
| Skin Trade | (2009) | |
| Flirt | (2009) | |
| Bullet | (2010) | |
| Hit List | (2011) | |
| Beauty | (2012) | |
| Kiss the Dead | (2012) | |
| Affliction | (2013) | |
| Dancing | (2013) | |
| Jason | (2014) | |
| Dead Ice | (2015) | |
| Crimson Death | (2016) | |
| Wounded | (2016) | |
| Serpentine | (2018) | |
| Sucker Punch | (2020) | |
| Rafael | (2021) | |
| Smolder | (2023) | |
| Slay | (2023) | |