D.S. Quinton Books in Order

Where to Start with D.S. Quinton

D.S. Quinton's bibliography is a thrilling mix of supernatural horror, science fiction, and gothic suspense. Because his books span different genres and sometimes cross over, deciding where to start depends on your preferred style of story:

• For Supernatural Horror: Start with the Spirit Hunter series. The best entry point is A Grimoire Dark, which introduces the core setting and characters of the universe.
• For Sci-Fi Technothrillers: Start with the Dark Wave books, beginning with Quinton's debut novel, Devel Django.
• For Gothic Vampires: Start with the Way of the Vampire series, beginning with the historical prequel novella The Cursing of Ana Dalca.
• For Quick Weird Fiction: Start with the Circus Sideshow novellas, beginning with Act One.

The Spirit Hunter Series Reading Order

The Spirit Hunter series is Quinton's signature supernatural saga. It follows Del Larouche, a New Orleans orphan who becomes entangled in a dangerous world of dark grimoires, black magic, and hellish spirits. While the author has written prequels and crossovers, the recommended reading path is the publication order, as it builds the universe's mystery step-by-step.

Recommended Reading Order (Publication Order)

1. The Phoenix Stone (2019) – Published as a bridge book, this story connects the technological mysteries of the Dark Wave series with the ancient supernatural forces of Spirit Hunter.
2. A Grimoire Dark (2019) – The core starting point of the series, introducing Del Larouche as she fights supernatural forces in 1963 New Orleans.
3. Scars of Redemption (2021) – The second main novel, following Del as she faces new supernatural threats and uncovers deeper secrets.
4. A Tapestry of Dead (2022) – The third main novel, expanding the lore of Louisiana and the grimoires.
5. Shadowfire (2025) – The next major installment in the supernatural struggle.

Chronological Reading Order Option

If you prefer to read the events in the order they occurred historically, you can start with the prequel novella, which focuses on Del's childhood:

1. Devil in the Bayou (Set in 1953) – A prequel novella focusing on an eight-year-old Delphine Larouche and the unleashing of a family demon.
2. The Phoenix Stone (Pre-main story events)
3. A Grimoire Dark (Set in 1963)
4. Scars of Redemption
5. A Tapestry of Dead
6. Shadowfire

The Way of the Vampire Series

If you love gothic horror, nautical suspense, and vampire lore, this series offers a darker, atmospheric experience. It is best read in chronological order:

1. The Cursing of Ana Dalca (2023) – A prequel novella that establishes the historical and European roots of the vampire curse.
2. Final Voyage of the Carmilla (2024) – A full-length novel detailing a doomed ship's journey, blending survival horror with classic vampire themes.

The Dark Wave Series

Drawing on Quinton's background in computer science, this series blends artificial intelligence, government conspiracies, and metaphysics. It is best read in order of release:

1. Devel Django (2018) – Quinton's debut novel, introducing a sci-fi conspiracy that sets the stage for his larger universe.
2. The Phoenix Stone (2019) – The sequel that transitions the sci-fi concepts of the first book into supernatural horror, linking it directly to the Spirit Hunter series.

The Circus Sideshow Series

For readers who enjoy the surreal, uncanny style of The Twilight Zone, this series of novellas takes place in a mysterious setting known as the Devil's Backbone:

1. Circus Sideshow: Act One (2020)
2. Circus Sideshow: Act Two (2020)

Short Story Collections

Quinton has also released standalone short fiction collections that showcase his love for suspense and classic horror:

• Splinters: A Story Collection (2025) – A gathering of short stories exploring different aspects of speculative fiction and the supernatural.
• Plutonian Shores: Thirteen Tales from Poe (2026) – A collection of classic Edgar Allan Poe stories modernized and retold with Quinton's signature suspenseful atmosphere.