Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Stories in Between |
2010 |
Buy |
| Bloody Fabulous |
2010 |
Buy |
| After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar |
2011 |
Buy |
| Bewere the Night |
2011 |
Buy |
| Corsets & Clockwork |
2011 |
Buy |
| No Man’s Land |
2011 |
Buy |
| Halloween: Magic, Mystery, and the Macabre |
2011 |
Buy |
| Spirited |
2011 |
Buy |
| Brave New Love: 15 Dystopian Tales of Desire |
2012 |
Buy |
| Divergent Thinking |
2014 |
Buy |
| Deep Magic: Volume 1: A Speculative Fiction Collection |
2024 |
Buy |
| Deep Magic: Volume III |
2025 |
Buy |
Archives of the Invisible Sword Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Eyes of Tamburah |
2021 |
Buy |
| The City of Zirdai |
2021 |
Buy |
| The King of Koraha |
2021 |
Buy |
Avry Of Kazan Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Touch of Power |
2011 |
Buy |
| Scent of Magic |
2012 |
Buy |
| Taste of Darkness |
2013 |
Buy |
Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Up to the Challenge |
2022 |
Buy |
Defending the Future Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Breach the Hull |
2007 |
N/A |
| Dogs of War |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Best of Defending the Future |
2016 |
Buy |
| By Other Means |
2011 |
N/A |
| Man and Machine |
2016 |
Buy |
| In Harm’s Way |
2019 |
Buy |
| Best Laid Plans |
2021 |
Buy |
Inside Out Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Inside Out |
2010 |
Buy |
| Outside In |
2011 |
Buy |
Opal Cowan Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Sea Glass |
2009 |
Buy |
| Storm Glass |
2009 |
Buy |
| Spy Glass |
2010 |
Buy |
Sentinels Of The Galaxy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Navigating the Stars |
2018 |
Buy |
| Chasing the Shadows |
2019 |
Buy |
| Defending the Galaxy |
2020 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Watcher |
2013 |
Buy |
Study Chronicles: Valek’s Adventures Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Study of Poisons |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Study of Magic |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Study of Fire |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Study of Storms and Magic |
2025 |
Buy |
TV Gods Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| TV Gods |
2014 |
Buy |
| TV Gods: Summer Programming |
2017 |
Buy |
The Chronicles of Ixia Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Poison |
2005 |
N/A |
| Poison Study |
2005 |
Buy |
| Assassin Study |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Study of Poisons |
2023 |
Buy |
| Magic Study |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Study of Magic |
2024 |
N/A |
| Fire Study |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Study of Fire |
2024 |
N/A |
| Storm glass |
2009 |
N/A |
| Sea Glass |
2009 |
N/A |
| Spy Glass |
2010 |
N/A |
| Shadow Study |
2015 |
Buy |
| Night Study |
2016 |
Buy |
| Shattered Glass |
2016 |
N/A |
| Dawn Study |
2017 |
Buy |
| Diaper Study |
2019 |
Buy |
The Glass Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Glass |
2009 |
Buy |
| Sea Glass |
2009 |
Buy |
| Spy Glass |
2010 |
Buy |
| Shattered Glass |
2016 |
Buy |
Maria V. Snyder broke out with Poison Study (2005), a fantasy novel about a young woman offered a choice between execution and becoming the official food taster for a military commander. The book launched the Chronicles of Ixia, which grew to 16 entries and became one of the most popular fantasy series of the 2000s.
Snyder expanded the Ixia world with the Glass series, following a new protagonist with glass-magic abilities, and later with the Study Chronicles novellas retelling events from the fan-favorite character Valek’s perspective. Her Avry of Kazan trilogy blends healing magic with a plague-ravaged world, while the Sentinels of the Galaxy series moves her storytelling into science fiction territory.
Beyond her own series, Snyder has contributed to numerous anthologies and edited the Defending the Future science fiction collection. Her books are known for strong female protagonists, intricate magic systems, and romances that develop alongside the action.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Maria V. Snyder written?
Maria V. Snyder has written 63 books across thirteen series.
What was Maria V. Snyder's first book?
Maria V. Snyder’s first book is Poison, published in 2005.
What is the best reading order for Maria V. Snyder's Ixia books?
Start with the original Study trilogy: Poison Study, Magic Study, and Fire Study. Then read the Glass trilogy (Storm Glass, Sea Glass, Spy Glass). Follow with the Soulfinders trilogy (Shadow Study, Night Study, Dawn Study). The Study Chronicles: Valek’s Adventures novellas can be read after the main series.