Sunwalker Saga Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, we highly recommend reading the Sunwalker Saga in its publication order. Starting with Morgan Bailey's first outing in Kissed by Darkness allows you to discover the rules of this supernatural universe alongside her. While there are prequels that take place earlier chronologically, reading them after the main arc prevents major spoilers and preserves the mysteries of Morgan's Atlantean heritage.

The Main Morgan Bailey Saga

The core series follows Morgan Bailey, a fierce vampire hunter based in Portland, Oregon. After surviving a near-fatal vampire attack, Morgan gains enhanced senses and elemental magic, which she uses to track down supernatural threats. Here is the main sequence in recommended order:

1. Kissed by Darkness (2011): The book that started it all. Morgan is introduced to the shadowy world of vampires, demons, and the sunwalkers—vampires immune to sunlight.
2. Kissed by Fire (2011): The stakes rise as Morgan deals with dragons, Templar Knights, and clues to her mysterious Atlantean origins.
3. Kissed by Smoke (2011): Morgan tackles elemental chaos and deeper magical conspiracies. For completionists, the short story Irish Kiss (published in 2012 in the Celtic Collection) fits neatly after this book as a fun 3.5 side story.
4. Kissed by Moonlight (2013): Fae lore takes center stage as Morgan clashes with the Fae Queen's brother and learns to control her expanding magical abilities.
5. Kissed by Ice (2014): Morgan is pushed to her limits in a frozen battle against icy threats and dark conspiracies.
6. Kissed by Eternity (2014): The epic conclusion to Morgan's initial character arc, featuring a massive confrontation between the djinn and the sidhe.
7. Kissed by Blood (2016): This book is a prequel (often designated as Book 0.5) that details Morgan's origins and her life before the events of Kissed by Darkness. Read it here to appreciate the backstory without spoiling the main mystery.
8. Kissed by Destiny (2016): Considered Book 7 (or Book 8 depending on the listing), this continuation brings Morgan back to resolve a crisis involving one of her closest friends.

The Soulshifter Spin-Off Trilogy

Set in the same supernatural universe, the Soulshifter Trilogy shifts focus to Zip, a powerful djinni who is stripped of her magic and trapped in the body of a human teenager. This trilogy is a fantastic companion piece that expands on the djinn lore introduced in the main saga. We suggest reading this after finishing the core Morgan Bailey books:

1. Fearless (2013): Zip adjusts to a fragile human existence while hunting a killer in her high school.
2. Haunted (2013): Zip deals with the ghosts of her past and escalating magical threats.
3. Soulshifter (2014): The final installment where Zip fights to regain her true form and protect the mortal world.

The Witchblood Sequel Series

Often referred to as Sunwalker Saga: Witchblood, this series acts as a sequel and companion that explores the witch factions in MacLeod's universe. It follows Emory Chastain, a rare spellwalker witch, and her deathwalker friend Lene Davenport. Read this after the main series to see the aftermath of the magical wars:

1. Spellwalker (2015): Introduces Emory Chastain as she tries to hide her immense power while running a tea shop.
2. Deathwalker (2015): Focuses on Lene Davenport, a witch who can communicate with the dead.
3. Mistwalker (2017): Emory and her allies face new challenges hidden in the magical mists of Portland.
4. Dreamwalker (2018): The final book in the Witchblood quartet, wrapping up Emory's magical struggles.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

While the publication order is the most satisfying path for new readers, seasoned urban fantasy fans might prefer a chronological run. The chronological path places the prequel Kissed by Blood at the very beginning of your journey, which gives you Morgan's full history from the start. However, we advise against this for a first read because the prequel assumes you already know the characters and the world, and it takes away from the suspense of Morgan's slow-burn discovery of her own Atlantean heritage in the early books.

What to Know Before You Start

Shéa MacLeod’s Portland setting grounds the magical chaos in reality, using local landmarks like the historic Shanghai Tunnels to add an authentic, gritty atmosphere. The tone of the series blends action, romance, and snappy banter, drawing frequent comparisons to early Anita Blake novels. The books are not designed to be read as standalones; the overarching mystery of Morgan's heritage and the political conflicts between supernatural factions build continuously from one book to the next. If you enjoy kick-ass heroines, mythical creatures, and light romance, this hidden gem of a series is a must-add to your TBR list.