Where to Start Reading Debora Geary’s Books
If you are diving into the warm, community-driven fantasy of Debora Geary, the absolute best starting point is A Modern Witch (2011). This novel introduces Lauren, a Chicago real estate agent who discovers her magical abilities, and establishes the foundations, rules, and cozy atmosphere of the entire Modern Witch universe. While some chronological orders list the prequel short story To Have and To Code (2012) first, it is highly recommended to read A Modern Witch first to experience the world-building and character introductions as the author originally intended.
For readers interested in her work under her popular pen name, Audrey Faye, the best starting point is Alpha (2019), which begins the long-running and highly acclaimed Ghost Mountain Wolf Shifters series.
The Modern Witch Universe
The Modern Witch universe is a rich tapestry of cozy magical realism, lighthearted romance, and tech-savvy spellcasting. It spans three distinct, interconnected series that share characters, locations, and storylines. To fully appreciate the growing network of characters and their relationships, you should read them in a blended publication order.
1. The Modern Witch Series
This is the core series that introduces the primary characters, the concept of virtual witch sanctuaries, and the overarching community. The books in this series include:
- A Modern Witch (2011)
- A Hidden Witch (2011)
- A Reckless Witch (2011)
- A Nomadic Witch (2012)
- A Different Witch (2012)
- A Celtic Witch (2013)
- A Lost Witch (2013)
2. The WitchLight Trilogy
This spinoff trilogy focuses on Jenvieve "Jennie" Adams, a mentor witch who guides other witches that have lost their way. While it can be read separately, it is best integrated between the main series books. The trilogy consists of:
- Witches on Parole (2011)
- Witches Under Way (2012)
- Witches in Flight (2012)
3. The Witch Central Series
Witch Central serves as the culminating series for the universe, bringing together characters from both the main series and the spinoff trilogy in a cozy, unified setting. The books are:
- An Imperfect Witch (2013)
- An Unlikely Witch (2013)
- Feathers (2014)
- A Dangerous Witch (2014)
Chronological vs. Publication Order
For the most satisfying reading experience, fans strongly recommend following the publication order. The author wrote these books concurrently, meaning details and character arcs from one series naturally spill over into the next. Below is the recommended sequence to read the entire Modern Witch universe, including the Novel Nibbles (Matchmakers 2.0 and To Love a Witch) and other intermediate stories:
- A Modern Witch (Modern Witch Book 1) (2011)
- A Hidden Witch (Modern Witch Book 2) (2011)
- Witches on Parole (WitchLight Trilogy Book 1) (2011)
- A Reckless Witch (Modern Witch Book 3) (2011)
- A Witch Central Wedding (Modern Witch Book 4 / Novella) (2012)
- A Nomadic Witch (Modern Witch Book 5) (2012)
- Witches Under Way (WitchLight Trilogy Book 2) (2012)
- To Have and To Code (Modern Witch Book 6 / Prequel Novella) (2012)
- Witches in Flight (WitchLight Trilogy Book 3) (2012)
- A Different Witch (Modern Witch Book 7) (2012)
- A Celtic Witch (Modern Witch Book 8) (2013)
- Swordfights & Lullabies (Modern Witch Book 9 / Novella) (2013)
- An Imperfect Witch (Witch Central Book 1) (2013)
- An Unlikely Witch (Witch Central Book 2) (2013)
- A Lost Witch (Modern Witch Book 10) (2013)
- Feathers (Witch Central Book 3) (2014)
- A Dangerous Witch (Witch Central Book 4) (2014)
Transitioning to Audrey Faye
Following a personal divorce around 2014, Debora Geary decided to step away from the Modern Witch universe and began writing under the pseudonym Audrey Faye. Under this pen name, she shifted her storytelling to new worlds, exploring themes of healing, pack family dynamics, and magical bonds. Readers of her Geary books will find the same comforting, character-centric focus in her Audrey Faye series.
Ghost Mountain Wolf Shifters Series
Her most popular work as Audrey Faye is this emotional urban fantasy series about a traumatized pack rebuilding their lives and finding hope again. It should be read in publication order:
- Alpha (2019)
- Heart (2019)
- Rebel (2019)
- Raven (2019)
- Breath (2019)
- Bear (2020)
- Elder (2020)
- Sentinel (2021)
- Shield (2022)
- Poet (2023)
Dragon Kin Series (Co-authored with Shae Geary)
A fantasy series focusing on bonding with dragons and overcoming hardships, co-written with Shae Geary:
- Sapphire & Lotus (2016)
- Lily & Oceana (2017)
- Alonia & Trift (2018)
- Jae & Fendellen (2018)
- The Final Two (2018)
KarmaCorp Series
A sci-fi fantasy series exploring destiny, shamans, and corporate magic in space:
- Destiny's Song (2015)
- Grower's Omen (2016)
- Fortune's Dance (2016)
- Shaman's Curse (2017)
- Daughter's Need (2017)
- Star Stories - Epilogues (2017)
For The Love of Purple Series
- Indigo (2020)
- Blue (2021)
- Violet (2021)
What to Know Before You Start: The Out-of-Print Caveat
Before you hunt for physical copies of the Modern Witch books, it is crucial to know that the entire series is currently out of print. Following her divorce, Debora Geary chose to withdraw her self-published witch titles from all major digital retailers. Because they were independently published, print copies are rare, and used editions frequently command extremely high prices on secondary markets. While this is frustrating for new readers, her books under the Audrey Faye pen name remain widely available in ebook, print, and audiobook formats, providing a perfect alternative to experience her comforting and hopeful style of storytelling.