Cathy Clamp Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cathy Clamp

If you are looking to dive into the rich, supernatural worlds created by Cathy Clamp, your starting point depends on whether you want to read her solo writing or her popular collaborative books. For the classic shape-shifter experience that put her on the map, start with the Tales of the Sazi series, beginning with Hunter's Moon. This series was co-authored with C.T. Adams and introduces a hidden society of shape-shifters living in secret among humans. If you prefer to start with a smaller, standalone-friendly series that Clamp wrote entirely on her own, the Luna Lake series starting with Forbidden is your best entry point. Luna Lake is set in the same Sazi universe but acts as a spin-off focusing on a specific post-war sanctuary in Washington State, making it highly accessible to newcomers.

For readers who prefer sirens, vampires, and gritty urban detective stories over shape-shifters, the Blood Singer series (written under the joint pseudonym Cat Adams) is another fantastic entry point starting with Blood Song. Below, we break down each series and the exact order you should read them.

Tales of the Sazi Series (Co-authored with C.T. Adams)

Co-authored with C.T. Adams, the Tales of the Sazi series is a sprawling urban fantasy saga that centers on a secret society of shape-shifters called the Sazi. Divided into different clans based on their animal forms, the Sazi must navigate internal political struggles, romance, and the constant threat of exposure to humanity. Because the series features an ongoing overarching plot regarding Sazi politics and global conflicts, reading them in publication order is highly recommended.

• Hunter's Moon (2004) – The USA Today bestseller that starts it all, focusing on a werewolf hitman named Tony Giodone who is hired to kill a shape-shifting jaguar but ends up caught in a dangerous romance.
• Moon's Web (2005) – Follows Sue Falcone, a falcon shifter who gets caught up in a conspiracy involving ancient Sazi relics and dangerous magic.
• Captive Moon (2006) – Centers on a tiger shifter named Raphael who is captured and must escape alongside a human researcher.
• Howling Moon (2007) – Features a wolf shifter named Caleb who must deal with a deadly contagion affecting Sazi populations.
• Moon's Fury (2007) – A pivotal book where the tensions between the different shifter factions threaten to boil over into an all-out war.
• Timeless Moon (2008) – Takes a historical turn, diving into the past of the Sazi universe to explore the origins of the clans.
• Cold Moon Rising (2009) – Focuses on a bear shifter who must defend his pack against a new threat in the frozen wilderness.
• Serpent Moon (2010) – The concluding volume of the main Sazi arc, resolving the major political conflicts and bringing the world to a new status quo.

Luna Lake Series (Cathy Clamp Solo)

The Luna Lake series is Cathy Clamp’s solo spin-off of the Tales of the Sazi universe. Set in a post-war sanctuary in Washington State, this trilogy follows the struggles of the orphans and refugees of the Sazi conflicts. While it shares the same lore as the Sazi books, it is far more focused on mystery, emotional healing, and tight-knit community dynamics. You do not need to have read the original Sazi series to enjoy Luna Lake, though fans will appreciate the subtle world-building connections.

• Forbidden (2015) – Introduces the sanctuary of Luna Lake, where a red wolf shifter investigator named Brittany is tasked with solving a series of kidnappings that threaten the peace of the community.
• Illicit (2016) – Follows the escalating tensions at Luna Lake as outsiders threaten the refuge, focusing on a cougar shifter who must protect her family.
• Denied (2018) – Wraps up the trilogy as the shifters of Luna Lake must make a final stand to secure their safety and independence.

The Blood Singer Series (as Cat Adams, with C.T. Adams)

Writing under the joint pen name Cat Adams, Cathy Clamp and C.T. Adams created a highly acclaimed urban fantasy series starring Celia Graves. Celia is a bodyguard who is attacked and transformed into a unique hybrid: part human, part siren, and part vampire. This series is fast-paced, action-oriented, and filled with supernatural politics. The books must be read in order as Celia's powers and personal life evolve significantly across the narrative.

• Blood Song (2010) – Celia is hired to protect a client but gets bitten by a vampire, changing her life forever and forcing her to adapt to her new siren-vampire abilities.
• Siren Song (2010) – Celia struggles to control her siren magic while investigating a series of gruesome murders in the supernatural community.
• Demon Song (2011) – Celia must deal with demonic possession and family secrets that threaten to destroy her sanity.
• The Isis Collar (2012) – Celia is drawn into a dark magical conspiracy involving ancient Egyptian artifacts.
• The Eldritch Conspiracy (2013) – Celia faces off against powerful entities threatening the balance between the human and supernatural worlds.
• To Dance with the Devil (2013) – A high-stakes adventure where Celia must make a dangerous deal to save someone she loves.
• All Your Wishes (2016) – The final installment in the Celia Graves saga, bringing her personal struggles and the overarching magical conflicts to a dramatic conclusion.

The Thrall Trilogy (Co-authored with C.T. Adams)

Another popular collaboration, the Thrall trilogy, introduces a unique sci-fi/fantasy blend where vampires are actually parasitic alien entities known as the Thrall. When Kate Reilly survives an attack by one of these creatures, she discovers she has latent psychic powers and has been marked as a potential successor to the Thrall Queen. The trilogy is a tight, serialized story that should be read in order:

1. Touch of Evil (2006) – Kate survives the initial attack and begins to discover the horrifying truth about the Thrall.
2. Touch of Madness (2007) – Kate must control her growing psychic abilities while dealing with the Thrall's attempts to reclaim her.
3. Touch of Darkness (2008) – The final battle where Kate must confront the Thrall Queen to save humanity and secure her own freedom.

Short Stories, Anthologies, and Non-Fiction

In addition to her major series, Cathy Clamp has written several shorter pieces and even dabbled in non-fiction. These works showcase her versatility beyond standard paranormal romance:

• Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen (2003) – A co-authored historical work that details the intense 19th-century competition between the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad and the Colorado Midland Railroad to reach the silver-rich town of Aspen.
• The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance (2009) & The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance (2013) – Anthologies featuring romantic short stories from Cathy Clamp alongside other major genre authors.
• Fare Thee Well (2010) – A standalone Tor.com digital short story about a mortician's daughter who takes an internship at a county morgue, only to discover the building is situated on a portal to the underworld.

What to Know Before You Start

When diving into Cathy Clamp's bibliography, the most important detail to remember is the distinction between her collaborative projects and her solo work. Her collaborations with C.T. Adams—such as Tales of the Sazi, the Thrall trilogy, and the Blood Singer series (written as Cat Adams)—tend to have complex, highly serialized plots with multi-book story arcs. In contrast, her solo series, Luna Lake, is a bit more self-contained and focuses on a tighter group of characters in a single community.

Most of Clamp's books are written in publication order, which also matches the chronological order of the stories. You won't have to worry about confusing prequels or timeline jumps, making it easy to grab the first book in any of her series and start reading. If you are a fan of classic mid-2000s shapeshifter lore with strong romantic elements, Tales of the Sazi is a must-read. If you want a grittier, fast-paced detective style, head straight for the Blood Singer series.