Recommended Reading Order
For the best reading experience, we recommend following the chronological timeline of the series. Because the overarching plot and character relationships develop continuously, starting at the beginning is essential. Here is the recommended path:
- Blue Diablo (2009)
- Hell Fire (2010)
- Shady Lady (2011)
- Forbidden Fruit (Novella, 2013)
- Devil's Punch (2012)
- Agave Kiss (2013)
Note that while the novella Forbidden Fruit is set chronologically between books three and four, it shifts focus to the character Shannon Cheney instead of Corine Solomon.
Publication Order
If you prefer to read the books in the exact order they were released, the sequence is almost identical. The only exception is the digital novella Forbidden Fruit, which was published in early 2013 after the fourth novel, Devil's Punch. Reading the novella at the end will not spoil your understanding of the main series arc.
- Blue Diablo (2009)
- Hell Fire (2010)
- Shady Lady (2011)
- Devil's Punch (2012)
- Agave Kiss (2013)
- Forbidden Fruit (Novella, 2013)
Continuity and Caveats
The core of this urban fantasy saga is Corine Solomon, a "handler" hiding in Mexico City who uses her gift of psychometry—the ability to read an object's history through touch—to solve mysteries and fight demonic forces. Because of the strong character growth and evolving stakes, you should not skip any of the five main novels. The novella, Forbidden Fruit, is a digital-exclusive spin-off that adds extra flavor to the world but is not strictly necessary to understand the main plotline.
Spin-offs and Crossovers
Ann Aguirre's Corine Solomon series is a self-contained universe. Unlike some urban fantasy worlds, there are no crossovers, co-authored tie-ins, or spin-off novels linking Corine to Aguirre's other works, such as her sci-fi series or YA trilogies. This makes it an easy, accessible entry point for readers looking for a complete, closed-ended paranormal detective saga.