Elizabeth Hunter Books in Order

Where to Begin Your Elizabeth Hunter Journey

With over fifty published works spanning multiple subgenres, Elizabeth Hunter offers several entry points depending on your reading tastes. While her series are divided by distinct settings and tones, her major urban fantasy and paranormal romance series share a signature blend of rich mythology, deep relationships, and sharp wit.

For Vampire Lore & Epic Romance: The best starting point is A Hidden Fire, the first book of the Elemental Mysteries. This is the cornerstone of the entire Elemental Universe, establishing the mythology and characters that spin off into subsequent series.

For Angels, Scribes, & Ancient War: If you prefer high-stakes celestial fantasy based on mythological lore, start with The Scribe, the opening novel of the Irin Chronicles.

For Cozy Shapeshifter Mysteries: If you love small-town settings, community bonds, and shifters, start with Long Ride Home or Shifting Dreams in the Cambio Springs series.

For Midlife Paranormal Women's Fiction: If you enjoy stories about women in their forties discovering psychic powers, start with Suddenly Psychic in the Glimmer Lake series, or Runaway Fate in the Moonstone Cove series.

The Elemental Universe: Recommended Combined Reading Order

The Elemental Universe is Hunter's largest and most complex creation. It is divided into four main subseries (Elemental Mysteries, Elemental World, Elemental Legacy, and Elemental Covenant) plus several standalone novellas. While each subseries focuses on different couples, they exist on a continuous timeline and feature a recurring cast of characters. To avoid major spoilers, readers are highly encouraged to follow a combined chronological/publication order.

Phase 1: The Elemental Mysteries

This original four-book arc introduces the elemental vampire world through the eyes of immortal book dealer Giovanni Vecchio and librarian Beatrice De Novo.

• A Hidden Fire (2011)
• This Same Earth (2011)
• The Force of Wind (2012)
• A Fall of Water (2012)

Phase 2: The Elemental World

This series expands the global scope of the vampire world, focusing on different couples and locations.

• Building From Ashes (2012)
• Waterlocked (2013) – A novella set after Building From Ashes.
• Blood and Sand (2013)
• The Bronze Blade (2014) – A standalone origin novella focusing on the fan-favorite vampire Tenzin. While it can technically be read at any time, reading it here provides great context before the Legacy series.
• The Scarlet Deep (2015)
• A Stone-Kissed Sea (2016)
• Valley of the Shadow (2019)
• Fangs, Frost, and Folios (2023)

Phase 3: The Elemental Legacy

This series shifts the focus to Ben Vecchio (introduced as a human child in the original series) and the ancient, deadly vampire Tenzin as they solve global mysteries.

• Shadows and Gold (2014) – Novella (often collected in Obsidian's Edge).
• Imitation and Alchemy (2016) – Novella.
• Omens and Artifacts (2017) – Novella.
• Midnight Labyrinth (2017) – The first full novel of the Legacy series.
• Blood Apprentice (2019)
• The Devil and the Dancer (2019) – A side novella focusing on Patrick and Baojia.
• Obsidian's Edge (2019) – A collection of previously published Legacy novellas.
• Night's Reckoning (2019)
• Dawn Caravan (2020)
• The Bone Scroll (2021)
• The Dancer and the Dark (2022)
• Pearl Sky (2022)

Phase 4: The Elemental Covenant

This series follows the beloved vampire priest Carwyn ap Bryn and his human-turned-vampire partner Brigid Connor as they navigate new dangers.

• Saint's Passage (2021)
• Martyr's Promise (2021)
• Paladin's Kiss (2022)
• Bishop's Flight (2023)
• Tin God (2024)

The Irin Chronicles

Set in a completely separate universe from the Elemental books, the Irin Chronicles is an urban fantasy series based on the mythology of the Grigori (the Watchers). It centers on the Irin—a race of magical scribes—and their search for the rare female singers who can restore their dying society. The series should be read in order:

1. The Scribe (2013)
2. The Singer (2014)
3. The Secret (2015)
4. On a Clear Winter Night (2015) – A holiday novella.
5. The Staff and the Blade (2016) – A prequel novel focusing on Malachi's origins, best read after book 3.
6. The Silent (2017)
7. The Storm (2018)
8. The Seeker (2018)

Cambio Springs Mysteries

This shifter romance mystery series is set in a hidden, desert oasis town in California inhabited by shapeshifters. Unlike typical werewolf romances, Cambio Springs focuses heavily on community, family ties, and cozy mystery elements. The recommended reading order is:

1. Long Ride Home (2012) – A prequel novella.
2. Shifting Dreams (2013)
3. Five Mornings (2014) – A short story.
4. Desert Bound (2014)
5. Waking Hearts (2015)
6. Dust Born (2023)

Paranormal Women's Fiction Trilogies

Elizabeth Hunter has written three connected trilogies in the Paranormal Women's Fiction (PWF) genre. These series share a focus on close female friendships, women navigating life in their forties, and cozy supernatural mysteries. While they are separate trilogies, they are best read by completing each trilogy in its entirety:

Glimmer Lake

• Suddenly Psychic (2020)
• Semi-Psychic Life (2020)
• Psychic Dreams (2020)

Moonstone Cove

• Runaway Fate (2020)
• Fate Actually (2020)
• Fate Interrupted (2021)

Vista de Lirio

• Double Vision (2022)
• Mirror Obscure (2022)
• Trouble Play (2022)

Other Series and Standalones

Outside of her fantasy catalog, Hunter also writes contemporary romance and mysteries:

7th and Main: A contemporary romance series set in a small town, consisting of Ink (2018), Hooked (2019), Grit (2019), and Sweet (2021).

Seba Segel: A myth-inspired mystery series starting with The Thirteenth Month (2023).

Linx & Bogie: A cozy historical mystery series starting with the novella A Bogie in the Boat (2018).

The Genius and the Muse: A standalone contemporary romance novel published in 2012.