Lords of Deliverance Books in Order

How to Read the Lords of Deliverance Series

Larissa Ione’s Lords of Deliverance is a high-octane, steamy urban fantasy and paranormal romance series that revolves around the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. While they are ancient, immortal siblings destined to either prevent or trigger the end of the world, they are also deeply complex individuals trying to navigate their own hearts. The series features a mix of celestial warfare, underworld politics, and blazing romance.

Because the series is deeply intertwined with Ione's broader Demonica universe, readers often face a choice: read only the Horsemen's core stories, or follow the complete, chronological crossover order to capture every character cameo and plot thread. Below, we break down the best paths forward.

The Core Lords of Deliverance Reading Order

If you want to focus primarily on the Four Horsemen—Ares (War), Limos (Famine), Thanatos (Death), and Reseph (Pestilence)—along with their immediate allies, this is the essential publication and story sequence. Following this order ensures you watch the overarching apocalypse plot unfold chronologically.

1. Eternal Rider (2011) – Focuses on Ares, the Horseman of War, and human Cara Thornhart.
2. Vampire Fight Club (2011) – A companion novella focusing on visual ties to the main series, featuring the characters Urian and Nicole.
3. Immortal Rider (2011) – Focuses on Limos, the only female Horseman (Famine), and her forbidden bond with human soldier Arik Wagner.
4. Lethal Rider (2011 / 2012) – Focuses on Thanatos, the Horseman of Death, and his fiery clash with Aegis Guardian Regan Cooper.
5. Rogue Rider (2012) – Focuses on Reseph, the Horseman of Pestilence, navigating a dark path toward redemption alongside Jill McKnight.
6. Apocalypse: The Lords of Deliverance Compendium (2012) – A must-have guide containing character profiles, short stories, and background lore.
7. Reaver (2013) – Centered on the rogue angel Reaver and the fallen angel Harvester, this award-winning novel resolves massive cosmic plots from the series.
8. Revenant (2014) – Focuses on Revenant, a fallen angel and twin to Reaver, who must save his chimera mate, Blasphemy.
9. Revenant Epilogue (2014) – A brief, supplemental epilogue continuing Revenant's storyline.
10. Into Eternity (2015) – A bonus short story dealing with Reaver, Revenant, and their quest to save their parents' souls.

The Greater Demonica Universe Crossover

While the Horsemen are the stars of Lords of Deliverance, their story is actually a spin-off of Ione’s original series, Demonica, which centers on the Seminus demon brothers and their Underworld General Hospital. Because characters from both series frequently cross paths and share major plot lines, the absolute best way to experience the world without missing any context is to read both series in a combined chronological order.

Phase 1: The Original Demonica Run

Before the Horsemen make their grand debut, the world-building, rules of the underworld, and key supernatural factions are established here:

• Pleasure Unbound (Demonica #1)
• Desire Unchained (Demonica #2)
• Passion Unleashed (Demonica #3)
• Eternity Embraced (Demonica #3.5 Novella)
• Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica #4)
• Sin Undone (Demonica #5) – Crucial set-up for the Lords of Deliverance plot.

Phase 2: The Apocalyptic Clash

At this point, the Horsemen rise, and the two storylines run parallel to one another. You can alternate between them as follows:

• Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #1)
• Vampire Fight Club (Lords of Deliverance #1.5 / Demonica #6.5 Novella)
• Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2)
• Lethal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #3)
• Rogue Rider (Lords of Deliverance #4)
• Apocalypse: The Lords of Deliverance Compendium (Lords of Deliverance #4.5)
• Reaver (Lords of Deliverance #5 / Demonica #10)
• Revenant (Lords of Deliverance #6 / Demonica #11)

Phase 3: The Demonica Underworld Spin-Offs

Once the apocalypse arc is resolved, the universe continues into the Demonica Underworld series, which picks up right after the events of Revenant and Into Eternity. This includes novels like Reaver's Angel and Hades, expanding the cosmic lore even further.

What to Know Before You Start

For readers diving in for the first time, here are a few practical tips to maximize your enjoyment of the Horsemen's journeys:

• Can they be read as standalones? Technically, yes. Each main novel features a self-contained romance with a clear beginning, middle, and end. However, the overarching plot concerning the breaking of the apocalyptic seals and the war between Heaven, Hell, and humanity progresses from book to book. Skipping around will result in major spoilers and confusion.
• The Importance of Reaver: Though not named after one of the four legendary Horsemen, the novel Reaver is considered by fans and the author to be one of the most critical books in the series. It won the 2013 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Paranormal Worldbuilding and wraps up the primary apocalyptic threat.
• Tone and Themes: Expect high heat, dark themes, and heavy mythological references. Larissa Ione blends elements of Judeo-Christian apocalyptic lore with her own unique demonology, resulting in a dark yet humorous universe filled with sarcastic, fiercely loyal characters.