Books in Order: A Comprehensive Guide to T. Kingfisher Works
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T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, born May 28, 1977, an American writer and illustrator whose awards include Hugos for the graphic novel Digger, the fantasy novel Nettle & Bone, and the novella Thornhedge, plus a Nebula for the short story Jackalope Wives. As Vernon she also writes the children's series Dragonbreath and Hamster Princess.
The reading order below covers 25 books in four sections: The Saint of Steel (2020–2023), The Sworn Soldier (2022–2025), Clocktaur War (2017–2018), Standalone Novels (2013–2025). T. Kingfisher is the pen name Ursula Vernon uses for her books for older audiences; the Clocktaur War and Saint of Steel books share her World of the White Rat setting.
Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books
Start with Book 1: Paladin's Grace
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| Paladin's Strength | (2021) | 📚 Find Paladin's Strength on Amazon → |
| Paladin's Hope | (2021) | 📚 Find Paladin's Hope on Amazon → |
| Paladin's Faith | (2023) | 📚 Find Paladin's Faith on Amazon → |
Publication Order of The Sworn Soldier Books
| What Moves the Dead | (2022) | 📚 Find What Moves the Dead on Amazon → |
| What Feasts at Night | (2024) | 📚 Find What Feasts at Night on Amazon → |
| What Stalks the Deep | (2025) | 📚 Find What Stalks the Deep on Amazon → |
Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books
| Clockwork Boys | (2017) | 📚 Find Clockwork Boys on Amazon → |
| The Wonder Engine | (2018) | 📚 Find The Wonder Engine on Amazon → |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Nine Goblins | (2013) | 📚 Find Nine Goblins on Amazon → |
| The Seventh Bride | (2014) | 📚 Find The Seventh Bride on Amazon → |
| Bryony & Roses | (2015) | 📚 Find Bryony & Roses on Amazon → |
| The Raven & The Reindeer | (2016) | 📚 Find The Raven & The Reindeer on Amazon → |
| Summer in Orcus | (2016) | 📚 Find Summer in Orcus on Amazon → |
| Minor Mage | (2019) | 📚 Find Minor Mage on Amazon → |
| The Twisted Ones | (2019) | 📚 Find The Twisted Ones on Amazon → |
| A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking | (2020) | 📚 Find A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking on Amazon → |
| The Hollow Places | (2020) | 📚 Find The Hollow Places on Amazon → |
| Nettle & Bone | (2022) | 📚 Find Nettle & Bone on Amazon → |
| Illuminations | (2022) | 📚 Find Illuminations on Amazon → |
| A House with Good Bones | (2023) | 📚 Find A House with Good Bones on Amazon → |
| Thornhedge | (2023) | 📚 Find Thornhedge on Amazon → |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | (2024) | 📚 Find A Sorceress Comes to Call on Amazon → |
| Hemlock & Silver | (2025) | 📚 Find Hemlock & Silver on Amazon → |
| Snake-Eater | (2025) | 📚 Find Snake-Eater on Amazon → |