Cat Adams Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cat Adams

If you are new to the collaborative bibliography of C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, your best starting point depends entirely on what kind of supernatural world you want to enter. The duo wrote under their combined pseudonym Cat Adams for their flagship urban fantasy series, but they also published two major collaborative series under their individual names, C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp, alongside several solo projects. Here are the three main entry points:

• For Urban Fantasy Fans (The Flagship Entry): Start with Blood Song, the opening novel of the Blood Singer series. This is the only series published under the unified "Cat Adams" pen name and features a classic urban fantasy feel with a bodyguard heroine, magic, and political supernatural intrigue.
• For Shapeshifter and Romance Fans: Start with Hunter's Moon, the first book of the Tales of the Sazi series. Written under their individual names, this series builds an intricate world of shapeshifters, pack hierarchy, and epic paranormal romance arcs.
• For a Quick, High-Stakes Trilogy: Start with Touch of Evil, the first book in the Thrall series. It features a unique sci-fi/fantasy blend with parasitic alien vampires and psychic powers.

1. The Blood Singer Series (As Cat Adams)

The Blood Singer series is the core of the Cat Adams brand. It follows Celia Graves, a security bodyguard who is transformed into an "Abomination"—part human, part vampire, and part siren—following a brutal attack. The series is celebrated for its fast pacing, intricate magical mysteries, and Celia's struggle to balance her warring supernatural natures while keeping her clients safe.

Because the series follows a single continuous storyline with major character development, relationships, and overarching political plots, it must be read in strict publication order. There are no chronological deviations or prequels that affect the primary reading flow.

Blood Singer Publication Order

1. Blood Song (2010)
2. Siren Song (2010)
3. Demon Song (2011)
4. The Isis Collar (2012)
5. The Eldritch Conspiracy (2013)
6. To Dance With the Devil (2013)
7. All Your Wishes (2016)

2. Tales of the Sazi Series (Co-Authored)

Before adopting the Cat Adams pen name, the duo established themselves with the bestselling Tales of the Sazi shapeshifter series. Set in a world where shapeshifters (the Sazi) hide among humans, the series blends deep mythology, pack politics, and romance. The series begins with the relationship between a werewolf hitman, Tony Giodone, and Suzie Quentin, a woman who originally hired him, before expanding into a wider ensemble cast of shapeshifters.

As with Blood Singer, the Sazi books feature interconnected story arcs that build upon the political stability of the Sazi Council. Reading them out of order is highly discouraged, as the aftermath of major battles and council changes in earlier books will spoil key mysteries.

Tales of the Sazi Publication Order

1. Hunter's Moon (2004)
2. Moon's Web (2005)
3. Captive Moon (2006)
4. Howling Moon (2007)
5. Moon's Fury (2007)
6. Timeless Moon (2008)
7. Cold Moon Rising (2009)
8. Serpent Moon (2010)

The Luna Lake Spin-off (By Cathy Clamp)

After the conclusion of the main Sazi series, Cathy Clamp authored a spin-off trilogy called the Luna Lake series (frequently listed under the Sazi umbrella). Set ten years after the war that devastated the Sazi Council and left many shifters unable to change forms, this series should be read directly after finishing Serpent Moon.

• Forbidden (2015)
• Illicit (2016)
• Denied (2018)

3. The Thrall Series (Co-Authored)

The Thrall series is a tight, three-book urban fantasy story that introduces a unique spin on vampire lore. In this world, "Thrall" are alien vampire parasites that feed on humans. The series follows Kate Reilly, a psychic heroine who survived a Thrall bite, leading the Thrall Queen to mark her as a potential successor. With the help of her werewolf neighbor Tom and his pack, Kate must fight to keep her autonomy.

This trilogy is complete and should be read in order:

1. Touch of Evil (2006)
2. Touch of Madness (2007)
3. Touch of Darkness (2008)

4. Solo Series and Standalone Novels

Both authors have written solo fantasy works that appeal to fans of their collaborative universe. Understanding which books are solo and which are co-authored helps clarify why some titles deviate from their main series styles.

The Fae Series (By C.T. Adams)

C.T. Adams launched her own solo high fantasy series focusing on Fae politics and exile, which should be read in publication order:

1. The Exile (2015)
2. The Rescue (2016)

Magic's Design (Collaborative Standalone)

Published in 2009 under the Tor Paranormal Romance line, Magic's Design is a collaborative standalone novel. It follows Mila, a healer, and Talos, an agent of the Overworld Police, as they defend Earth from rogue magicians trying to enslave the planet and destroy the Sacred Tree of Life. It is not connected to Sazi, Thrall, or Blood Singer, and can be read at any time.

Short Stories and Anthologies

The authors have published several short stories and novellas, both together and individually, in various horror and romance anthologies. For instance, C.T. Adams published the standalone short story Olga (2011) and the collection Weirdly of Strange Stories (2007). Their short works in anthologies such as The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance are fun additions but are not required reading to understand the main plots of their novel series.