Broken Magic books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Broken Magic series?"

"There are three books in the Broken Magic series, published between 2013 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Broken Magic series?"

"The first book in the Broken Magic series is Hell Bent, published in 2013."

Q: "Do I need to read Allie Beckstrom before Broken Magic?"

"Broken Magic is set in the same Portland world as Allie Beckstrom and follows characters who were major secondary figures in that series. Reading Allie Beckstrom first will give you the full context for Shame and Terric's relationship and the events that shaped them, and the Broken Magic books assume familiarity with the world's magic system and mythology. That said, Monk writes Shame and Terric as a distinct emotional story, and readers who came in through Broken Magic have found it accessible enough to work backward. Starting with Allie Beckstrom is still recommended."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Hell Bent	2013	Devon Monk	Buy
2	Stone Cold	2014	Devon Monk	Buy
3	Dirty Work	2023	Devon Monk	Buy

Broken Magic picks up threads from the Allie Beckstrom series with two characters who were always more volatile than the main protagonist: Shame Flynn, whose Death magic runs dangerously hot, and Terric Conley, whose Life magic is bound to Shame’s in a way neither of them fully controls. Hell Bent (2013) and Stone Cold (2014) launched the trilogy, and Dirty Work followed in 2023 — a decade after the first two books — to bring the story to a close.

The long gap before the final volume reflects the complicated publishing history of Devon Monk’s Portland world, but Dirty Work was a welcome return for readers who had followed Shame and Terric’s story and wanted resolution. The trilogy is darker and emotionally rawer than the main Allie Beckstrom series, leaning into the specific damage these two characters carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Broken Magic series?

There are three books in the Broken Magic series, published between 2013 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Broken Magic series?

The first book in the Broken Magic series is Hell Bent, published in 2013.

Do I need to read Allie Beckstrom before Broken Magic?

Broken Magic is set in the same Portland world as Allie Beckstrom and follows characters who were major secondary figures in that series. Reading Allie Beckstrom first will give you the full context for Shame and Terric’s relationship and the events that shaped them, and the Broken Magic books assume familiarity with the world’s magic system and mythology. That said, Monk writes Shame and Terric as a distinct emotional story, and readers who came in through Broken Magic have found it accessible enough to work backward. Starting with Allie Beckstrom is still recommended.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order