Author guide
Jacqueline Carey Books in Order
Jacqueline A. Carey is an American fantasy writer born in Highland Park, Illinois. She earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and English literature from Lake Forest College. Her debut novel, Kushiel's Dart, won the 2002 Locus Award for Best First Novel. Her work includes epic, historical, urban, and standalone fantasy, as well as the nonfiction book Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend & Art.
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Kushiel's Dart
The first novel and the opening of the central Kushiel's Legacy saga.
Banewreaker
The opening volume of The Sundering.
Santa Olivia
The opening volume of the Santa Olivia series.
Dark Currents
The opening volume of the Agent of Hel series.
Miranda and Caliban
A standalone fantasy retelling of The Tempest.
Starless
A standalone fantasy novel.
Read in order
Books by series
series · ongoing
Kushiel's Legacy
An interconnected Terre d'Ange fantasy saga comprising the Phèdre, Imriel, and Moirin trilogies, plus related works.
- 1 Kushiel's DartAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2001
- 2
Kushiel's ChosenAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 2002
- 3
Kushiel's AvatarAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 2003
- 4 Earth BegottenAmazon ↗
Book companion · novella · 2003 Optional
- 5
Kushiel's ScionAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 2006
- 6
Kushiel's JusticeAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 2007
- 7
Kushiel's MercyAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2008
- 8
Naamah's KissAmazon ↗Book 8 · novel · 2009
- 9
Naamah's CurseAmazon ↗Book 9 · novel · 2010
- 10
Naamah's BlessingAmazon ↗Book 10 · novel · 2011
- 11 Cassiel's ServantAmazon ↗
Book 11 · novel · 2023
trilogy · complete
Phèdre's Trilogy
The original trilogy of the Kushiel's Legacy saga, following Phèdre nó Delaunay.
trilogy · complete
Imriel Trilogy
The second Kushiel's Legacy trilogy, following Imriel nó Montrève de la Courcel.
trilogy · complete
Moirin Trilogy
The third Kushiel's Legacy trilogy, following Moirin of the Maghuin Dhonn.
duology · complete
The Sundering
A two-volume epic fantasy retelling told from the perspective of the traditionally dark side.
series · complete
Santa Olivia
A dystopian science-fiction series centered on Loup Garoux and the walled city of Santa Olivia.
series · complete
Agent of Hel
An urban fantasy series following Daisy Johanssen, an agent of Hel in Pemkowet, Indiana.
Outside the series
