Kate Daniels Books in Order
Quick answer
Start with Magic Bites (2007), book 1. Read in publication order: the first ten books follow one continuous story, and Magic Tides and Magic Claims (2023) continue it years later. Newest: Magic Claims (2023).
- 1.
Magic Bites(2007)
Start here - 2.
Magic Burns(2008)
- 3.
Magic Strikes(2009)
- 4.
Magic Bleeds(2010)
- 5.
Magic Slays(2011)
- 6.
Gunmetal Magic(2012)
Optional - 7.
Magic Rises(2013)
- 8.
Magic Breaks(2014)
- 9.
Magic Shifts(2015)
- 10.
Magic Binds(2016)
- 11.
Magic Triumphs(2018)
- 12.
Magic Tides(2023)
- 13.
Magic Claims(2023)
Newest
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Kate Daniels in?
Start with Magic Bites (2007), book 1. Read in publication order: the first ten books follow one continuous story, and Magic Tides and Magic Claims (2023) continue it years later.
How many books are in Kate Daniels?
12 main books, published 2007–2023, plus 1 side story.
Can I read Kate Daniels out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Which books in Kate Daniels are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"Gunmetal Magic" (spin-off). Each is placed in the reading order below.
What should I read after Kate Daniels?
Readers who finish Kate Daniels often move on to Mercy Thompson, The Dresden Files or The Hollows (Rachel Morgan). Each has a reading order on this site.