Scarlett Bernard

Scarlett Bernard is the protagonist of Melissa F. Olson's Old World urban fantasy series, a null whose presence cancels out all supernatural powers.

Scarlett Bernard is a null living in Los Angeles, which means her body naturally cancels out supernatural powers in a radius around her. Vampires become temporarily human, werewolves lose their enhanced strength, and witches cannot cast spells when she is nearby. This makes her extremely valuable to the three Old World factions that secretly control the city’s supernatural population, who employ her to sanitize crime scenes before the LAPD can find evidence of the paranormal.

Over the course of her series, Scarlett’s relationships with her handler Jesse Cruz, her vampire friend Molly, and her bargest companion Shadow become central to the story. What begins as a cleanup job grows into something much larger as threats to the entire Old World emerge and Scarlett finds herself at the center of conflicts she never asked for.

Reading Order

See the complete Scarlett Bernard reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Scarlett Bernard?

Scarlett Bernard is a null, a rare human whose mere presence shuts down all supernatural abilities within a ten-foot radius. She works for the three supernatural factions of Los Angeles, cleaning up crime scenes to keep the existence of the Old World hidden from ordinary humans.

What order should I read the Scarlett Bernard books?

Start with the novellas Bloodsick and Sell-By Date, then read the main novels Dead Spots, Trail of Dead, and Hunter’s Trail. After that, continue with the Disrupted Magic trilogy starting with Midnight Curse.

Does Scarlett Bernard appear in other Old World series?

Yes. Scarlett is the main character of both the Scarlett Bernard series and the Disrupted Magic trilogy. She is also referenced in the Boundary Magic books, and Born Magic: The Diary of Scarlett Bernard tells events from her personal perspective.

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