Arcane Society books in order

The complete reading order for the Arcane Society series by Jayne Ann Krentz, a sprawling paranormal romance saga spanning centuries and three pen names.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Second Sight 2006 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
2 White Lies 2007 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
3 Sizzle and Burn 2008 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
4 The Third Circle 2008 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
5 Running Hot 2008 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
6 The Perfect Poison 2009 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
7 Fired Up 2009 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
8 Burning Lamp 2010 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
9 Midnight Crystal 2010 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
10 The Scargill Cove Case Files 2011 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
11 In Too Deep 2010 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
12 Quicksilver 1990 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
13 Canyons of Night 2011 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A

The Arcane Society series is Jayne Ann Krentz’s most ambitious interconnected project, spanning 13 books across her three pen names. The series follows the Arcane Society, a secretive organization of people with paranormal abilities, through mysteries and romances set in the present day, the Victorian era, and a futuristic colonized world. The scope of the project is unusual in romance fiction.

The series includes the Dreamlight Trilogy and the Looking Glass Trilogy as sub-series, along with standalone entries like Second Sight, White Lies, and Sizzle and Burn. Each book pairs a new couple while advancing the larger plot about threats to the Arcane Society and the nature of psychic powers. Krentz manages the complexity of the shared universe well, making each book accessible while rewarding longtime readers with recurring characters and deepening mythology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Arcane Society series?

There are thirteen books in the Arcane Society series, published between 1990 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Arcane Society series?

The first book in the Arcane Society series is Second Sight, published in 2006.

Do I need to read all 13 Arcane Society books in order?

While the books share a connected mythology, each one tells a complete romance and mystery. Reading in order gives you the fullest experience of the overarching plot about the Arcane Society and its enemies, but individual books can be enjoyed on their own if a particular setting or time period appeals to you.

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