The Best Starting Points for C.T. Adams
C.T. Adams is best known for her richly textured urban fantasy and paranormal romance worlds. Because she frequently collaborates with co-author Cathy Clamp and publishes under both her own name and their joint pseudonym, Cat Adams, navigating her books can look a bit tricky at first. Depending on your favorite supernatural tropes, here is where you should begin:
- For Werewolves and Shapeshifters: Start with Hunter's Moon (2004), which kicks off the long-running Tales of the Sazi series.
- For Vampires and Psychic Thrillers: Start with Touch of Evil (2006), the opening novel of the Thrall trilogy.
- For Siren-Vampire Hybrid Action: Start with Blood Song (2010), the first installment of the Blood Singer series, written under the pen name Cat Adams.
- For Traditional Fae and Gargoyles: Start with The Exile (2015), C.T. Adams's solo urban fantasy debut.
The Tales of the Sazi Series
Co-authored with Cathy Clamp, this series is the cornerstone of Adams's collaborative bibliography. The story focuses on the Sazi, a secret society of shapeshifters who must navigate internal political struggles, romance, and threats from the human world. Readers should follow the publication order, as the series features overlapping character arcs and a continuous overarching mythology.
Publication Order of Tales of the Sazi Books
- Hunter's Moon (2004)
- Moon's Web (2005)
- Captive Moon (2006)
- Howling Moon (2007)
- Moon's Fury (2007)
- Timeless Moon (2008)
- Cold Moon Rising (2009)
- Serpent Moon (2010)
If you finish this series and want more from the Sazi universe, Cathy Clamp wrote a solo spin-off trilogy called the Luna Lake series (consisting of Forbidden, Illicit, and Denied) which takes place in the same world after the events of the main series.
The Thrall Series
Another collaboration with Cathy Clamp under their real names, the Thrall series focuses on Kate Reilly, a woman who survives an attack by a parasitic alien vampire called a Thrall. The bite triggers Kate's latent psychic abilities and thrusts her into a deadly power struggle. The series is a trilogy and should be read in chronological order.
Publication Order of Thrall Books
- Touch of Evil (2006)
- Touch of Madness (2007)
- Touch of Darkness (2008)
The Blood Singer Series (As Cat Adams)
Written under the joint pen name Cat Adams, the Blood Singer series follows Celia Graves, a bodyguard who is part siren and part vampire. After being attacked and infected, Celia must adapt to her new supernatural nature while dealing with magical conspiracies, ghosts, and demons. This urban fantasy series is highly recommended for fans of fast-paced action and strong female leads.
Publication Order of Blood Singer Books
- Blood Song (2010)
- Siren Song (2010)
- Demon Song (2011)
- The Isis Collar (2012)
- The Eldritch Conspiracy (2013)
- To Dance With the Devil (2013)
- All Your Wishes (2016)
The Fae Series (Solo Work)
Writing as a solo author, C.T. Adams released The Exile in 2015. The story introduces Brianna Hai, an occult shop owner with secrets of her own who must navigate a magical underground. Although a sequel titled The Rescue has been planned and worked on by the author, it remains unreleased.
The Fae Series Reading Order
- The Exile (2015)
Short Stories, Anthologies, and Standalones
In addition to her multi-book series, C.T. Adams has written several shorter pieces, non-fiction, and contributed to anthologies:
- Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen (2003) — A solo non-fiction historical book.
- Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Tales (2007) — A collaborative short story collection featuring works by C.T. Adams, Cathy Clamp, and Bernita Harris.
- Olga (2011) — A standalone urban fantasy short story published on Tor.com featuring an earth mage recovering from helping with disaster relief.