Welcome to the Revealed World
D.R. Perry has crafted a massive, interconnected urban fantasy universe known as the Revealed World. Set primarily against a New England backdrop, this shared universe is populated by vampires, shifters, fae, psychics, and other extrahumans. While each series within the Revealed World features its own self-contained story arc and ensemble cast, they all share the same underlying magic system and lore.
For the best experience, readers should tackle this universe series-by-series. Below is the recommended starting path, followed by a detailed look at each series, spin-off, and side project.
The Recommended Reading Path
If you want to experience the Revealed World in its natural evolution, the author recommends starting with her breakout series and progressing through the academies. This order builds the lore and magic system sequentially:
- Providence Paranormal College: The perfect foundation that introduces the co-existence of humans and paranormal beings.
- Hawthorn Academy: Expands on familiar magic while shifting the focus to a new school and set of characters.
- Gallows Hill Academy: Set in Salem, this series introduces a shifter-heavy student body. You can read these as individual novels or via the Gallows Academy yearly bundles.
- Messing Psychic Academy: Explores the psychic and mind-magic elements of the universe.
- Weir Dragon Academy: The latest addition, shifting the spotlight to dragon shifters.
Providence Paranormal College
This 10-book saga is the cornerstone of the Revealed World. It introduces readers to an inclusive, Ivy League-style college where supernatural students navigate romance, academic stress, and a looming threat to their community.
- Barely Awake (2016)
- Fangs for the Memories (2016)
- Of Wolf and Peace (2016)
- Dragon My Heart Around (2016)
- Djinn and Bear It (2016)
- Roundtable Redcap (2016)
- Better Off Undead (2016)
- Ghost of a Chance (2017)
- Nine Lives (2021)
- Fae or Fae Knot (2021)
Hawthorn Academy
A nine-book series focusing on new magical students, expanding the scope of the Revealed World with a focus on trust, community, and personal growth.
- Familiar Strangers (2021)
- Acting In Kindness (2021)
- Fire of Justice (2021)
- Learning to Give (2021)
- Light of Equality (2021)
- Worthy Lives (2021)
- Mind of Distinction (2021)
- Speaking with Care (2021)
- True Dedication (2021)
Gallows Hill Academy vs. Gallows Academy
There is often confusion surrounding these two listings in D.R. Perry's catalog. They are actually the exact same story! Gallows Hill Academy is the name of the nine-book individual novel series, while Gallows Academy refers to the three-volume "Year" compilations that group the novels into omnibus editions.
The Individual Novels (Gallows Hill Academy)
- Night Of Sorrow (2022)
- Chance At Joy (2022)
- About a Girl (2022)
- About A Boy (2022)
- Wrapped in Silver (2022)
- Striking Gold (2022)
- Untold Wish (2022)
- Secret Kiss (2022)
- Joyous Bliss (2022)
The Omnibus Bundles (Gallows Academy)
- Sorrow and Joy: Year One (2021) — Collects Night of Sorrow, Chance at Joy, and About a Girl.
- Silver and Gold: Year Two (2021) — Collects About a Boy, Wrapped in Silver, and Striking Gold.
- Secrets All Unfold: Year Three (2022) — Collects Untold Wish, Secret Kiss, and Joyous Bliss.
Messing Psychic Academy
This series moves the action to a psychic-focused institution, keeping the signature Perry humor and focus on found-family dynamics.
- Make Yourself (2022)
- Being Around (2022)
- Everybody Hurts (2023)
- Twisted Fate (2023)
- Lucky Ones (2023)
- Karma Police (2023)
- The Bends (2023)
- The Climb (2023)
- Strange Currencies (2023)
Weir Dragon Academy
Continuing the academy theme, this series turns its gaze to dragon shifters and their unique societal and magical challenges.
- Wings of Shadow (2023)
- Wings Outstretched (2023)
- Wings of Zephyr (2024)
- Wings Inspired (2024)
Noir Spin-Offs and Alternate Prequels
If you want a break from the school-centric settings, Perry has written two series that offer a different vibe within the same Revealed World lore:
La Famiglia di Mostri
An Upper YA urban fantasy series with a historical noir twist. Set in the late 1920s in Fall River, Massachusetts, it blends mafia tropes with supernatural elements.
- A Change in Crime (2016)
- Wiser Guys (2017)
Supernatural Vigilante Society
An adult-leaning series featuring Valentino "Tino" Crispo, a former cop turned Catholic vampire who operates as a private investigator in Providence, solving supernatural crimes.
- Be Counted (2018)
- Body Count (2018)
- Counting Costs (2018)
Diverging Worlds: LitRPG
Outside of the Revealed World, Perry has also dipped her toes into the LitRPG genre with Challenge of Vircon. It is a standalone sci-fi fantasy story centering on a retired virtual reality esports player who accidentally logs back into a game she once dominated.
- Clerical Error (2018)