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  • 17 Books
  • 2012 – 2020 Published

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How to Read Knights of Black Swan: The Recommended Order

The Knights of Black Swan series by Victoria Danann is a sprawling, award-winning urban fantasy saga that combines vampire hunting, interdimensional travel, and intense paranormal romance. Because the universe expands with multiple spin-offs and companion series, reading them in strict publication order can sometimes get confusing. Fortunately, the author has provided a recommended reading path that integrates key spin-off books at the precise moments they affect the main storyline.

To get the absolute best experience and avoid major plot spoilers, you should follow this hybrid chronological and recommended path:

  1. My Familiar Stranger (Book 1) - Introduces Elora Laiken as she is thrust into a dimension of knights, vampires, and werewolves.
  2. The Witch's Dream (Book 2) - Follows the romance of Sir Storm and the witch Litha Brandywine.
  3. A Summoner's Tale (Book 3) - Features the redemption arc of Baka, blending demons, vampires, and deep emotion.
  4. Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf (Book 4) - Focuses on the shifters and the deeper lore of the pack.
  5. Gathering Storm (Book 5) - Escalates the conflict within the Order of the Black Swan as new threats emerge.
  6. A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Book 6) - Expands the interdimensional politics and romance across realms.
  7. Solomon's Sieve (Book 7) - A pivotal book that shifts the landscape of the supernatural conflict.
  8. Vampire Hunter (Book 8) - Concludes a major character arc and sets up the next phase of the universe.
  9. Exiled 1: Carnal (Essential Spin-off Interlude) - Stop here! Victoria Danann explicitly recommends reading the first book of the Exiled series before proceeding to Book 9 of the main series. It introduces the hybrid characters crucial to the upcoming plot.
  10. Journey Man (Book 9) - The main series resumes, carrying over elements introduced in Carnal.
  11. Falcon: Resistance (Book 10) - Focuses on a new generation of vampire hunters and rising resistance.
  12. Jax: Resurrection (Book 11) - Follows Jax's return and the consequences of interdimensional tampering.
  13. Simon Says / Trespass (D.I.T. Book 1 / Book 14) - The first installment of the Department of Interdimensional Trespass subseries, introducing characters that cross over with the main storyline.
  14. Finngarick (D.I.T. Book 2) - The second book in the D.I.T. series, deepening the bureaucratic and magical chaos.
  15. Irish War Cry (D.I.T. Book 3 / Book 15) - Combines forces and resolves interdimensional threats.
  16. Deliverance (Book 12) - Brings characters from both the main series and the D.I.T. subseries together.
  17. Black Dog (Book 13) - Explores new supernatural entities and romantic pairings.
  18. The Music Demon (Book 16) - The ultimate culmination of the series, tying up lingering threads from the entire universe.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

While the recommended order above is highly suggested for first-time readers, you can also choose to read the series strictly by publication order. This method lets you experience the universe exactly as the author wrote it, though you will hop between the main branch, the D.I.T. branch, and the Exiled spin-off.

Core Knights of Black Swan Books

  • My Familiar Stranger (2012)
  • The Witch's Dream (2012)
  • A Summoner's Tale (2013)
  • Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf (2013)
  • Gathering Storm (2013)
  • A Tale of Two Kingdoms (2014)
  • Solomon's Sieve (2014)
  • Vampire Hunter (2016)
  • Journey Man (2016)
  • Falcon: Resistance (2016)
  • Jax: Resurrection (2017)
  • Deliverance (2018)
  • Black Dog (2018)
  • The Music Demon (2020)

Order of the Black Swan: Department of Interdimensional Trespass (D.I.T.)

  • Simon Says / Trespass (2017)
  • Finngarick (2017)
  • Irish War Cry (2017)

What to Know Before You Start

Victoria Danann's world is not your typical urban fantasy. It blends high-tech black-ops missions with traditional fantasy elements like elves, witches, and shifters, all operating under the secretive Order of the Black Swan. The series won the Paranormal Romance Guild's Best Paranormal Romance Series award for five consecutive years (2012–2016), praised for its humorous dialogue, emotional depth, and complex interdimensional world-building.

As you read, expect the focus to shift from single-couple romances to a grand ensemble cast. While Elora Laiken kicks off the series, you will soon fall in love with a massive cast of side characters, many of whom get their own standalone stories in later books. If you plan to read the spin-offs like Witches of Wimberley, New Scotia Pack, or the standalone novel Prince of Demons, they can generally be read at any time after Book 8 without spoiling the main storyline.

Frequently Asked

Where should I start reading the Knights of Black Swan series?

You should start with the very first book, My Familiar Stranger. Reading out of order is not recommended as the overarching plot and character relationships carry over from book to book.

Is the Exiled series required reading?

While not strictly mandatory, the author strongly recommends reading Carnal (Exiled Book 1) right after Book 8 (Vampire Hunter). It introduces hybrid characters who play key roles in subsequent novels.

What is the D.I.T. subseries and when should I read it?

The D.I.T. (Department of Interdimensional Trespass) series includes Simon Says / Trespass, Finngarick, and Irish War Cry. They are best read after Book 11 (Jax) and before Book 12 (Deliverance).

How many core novels are in the Knights of Black Swan series?

There are 14 core novels in the main series, plus the 3 D.I.T. books and other spin-off novels like the Exiled series.

Are the books standalones or do they have cliffhangers?

Each book features a central romance that resolves, but the main plot involving the Order and the interdimensional war continues across the series. It is best enjoyed as a continuous saga.