Author guide
Charlie N. Holmberg Books in Order
Charlie N. Holmberg is an American fantasy and romance novelist and a BYU alumna. She debuted in 2014 with The Paper Magician and writes contemporary romance under the name C. N. Holmberg. Her work includes fantasy series, standalone novels, and nonfiction about writing magic systems.
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Charlie N. Holmberg's Newest Book
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Start with one of these
The Paper Magician
The debut novel and primary entry point to Holmberg’s best-known fantasy series.
Smoke & Summons
The opening volume of the complete Numina trilogy.
Spellbreaker
The opening volume of the Spellbreaker duology.
Star Mother
The opening volume of the Star Mother duology.
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
The opening volume of the Whimbrel House series.
The Shattered King
The opening volume of the complete Shattered King duology.
The Fifth Doll
An award-winning standalone fantasy novel.
Read in order
Books by series
series · ongoing
The Paper Magician Trilogy
A fantasy series about magic bound to man-made materials; the original trilogy is followed by The Plastic Magician.
duology · complete
Star Mother Duology
A complete fantasy duology involving mortal star-bearers and gods.
series · ongoing
Whimbrel House
A historical fantasy series centered on enchanted homes and the people who keep them.
series · ongoing
Nerds of Happy Valley
A contemporary romance series published under the name C. N. Holmberg.
duology · complete
The Shattered King Duology
A complete dark fantasy duology about a healer and a prince caught amid war and magic.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (9)
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Followed by FrostAmazon ↗novel · 2015
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Magic Bitter, Magic SweetAmazon ↗novel · 2016
- The Fifth DollAmazon ↗
novel · 2017
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Veins of GoldAmazon ↗novel · 2018
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The Will and the WildsAmazon ↗novel · 2020
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The Hanging CityAmazon ↗novel · 2023
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Still the SunAmazon ↗novel · 2024
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Charlie N. Holmberg’s Book of MagicAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2024
- A Crack in the StoneAmazon ↗
novella · 2025