Dark-Hunter books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dark-Hunter series?"

"There are 46 books in the Dark-Hunter series, published between 2002 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dark-Hunter series?"

"The first book in the Dark-Hunter series is Éjféli vad, published in 2002."

Q: "What order should I read the Dark-Hunter books in?"

"The Dark-Hunter books are best read in publication order, as the overarching mythology and character relationships build across the series. While many of the novels focus on individual romances and can technically be read alone, the series-wide plot involving Acheron, Nick Gautier, and the ancient gods becomes much clearer when you follow the publication sequence from the beginning."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Éjféli vad	2002	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
2	Fantasy Lover / Julian of Macedon	2002	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
3	A Dark-Hunter Christmas	2003	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
4	Night Embrace	2003	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
5	The Beginning	2002	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
6	Ördögi tánc	2003	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
7	Night Pleasures	2002	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
8	Kiss of the Night	2004	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
9	Night Play	2004	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
10	Seize the Night	2004	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
11	Dance with the Devil	2003	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
12	Second Chances	2005	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
13	Sins of the Night	2005	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
14	Dark-Hunter Sampler	2005	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
15	A Hard Day’s Night Searcher	2005	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
16	Phantom Lover	2003	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
17	Unleash the Night	2005	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
18	Dark Side of the Moon	2006	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
19	Until Death We Do Part	2006	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
20	The Dream-Hunter	2007	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
21	Devil May Cry	2007	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
22	La luce della notte	2007	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
23	Dream Chaser	2008	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
24	Acheron	2008	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
25	One Silent Night	2008	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
26	Dream Warrior	2009	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
27	Upon the Midnight Clear	2007	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
28	Bad Moon Rising	2009	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
29	No Mercy	2010	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
30	Retribution	2011	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
31	O Guardião	2011	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
32	Redemption	2011	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
33	Time Untime	2012	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
34	Shadow of the Moon	2008	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
35	Styxx	2013	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
36	Dark Bites	2014	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
37	Son of No One	2014	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
38	Dragonbane	2015	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
39	Dragonmark	2016	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
40	Dragonswan	2002	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
41	Stygian	2018	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
42	The Guardian	2011	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy
43	Shadow Fallen	2022	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
44	Queen of All Shadows	2024	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
45	Shadows Within	2025	Sherrilyn Kenyon	N/A
46	Dragonsworn	2017	Sherrilyn Kenyon	Buy

The Dark-Hunter series is Sherrilyn Kenyon’s flagship work and one of the longest-running paranormal romance sagas in publishing. It centers on warriors who, at the moment of their death, sold their souls to the Greek goddess Artemis in exchange for a single act of vengeance. Once their revenge is complete, they become Dark-Hunters: immortal soldiers tasked with protecting humans from soul-sucking Daimons and other supernatural threats. The series is set primarily in modern-day New Orleans, though it reaches across time periods and mythologies.

What started with a handful of novels in the early 2000s grew into a sprawling universe that connects to the Dream-Hunter, Were-Hunter, Hellchaser, and Lords of Avalon series. Key characters like the mysterious Acheron, the unpredictable Nick Gautier, and the god-killer Stryker carry storylines that span multiple books. The series mixes steamy romance with action, mythology, and humor, and it has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dark-Hunter series?

There are 46 books in the Dark-Hunter series, published between 2002 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Dark-Hunter series?

The first book in the Dark-Hunter series is Éjféli vad, published in 2002.

What order should I read the Dark-Hunter books in?

The Dark-Hunter books are best read in publication order, as the overarching mythology and character relationships build across the series. While many of the novels focus on individual romances and can technically be read alone, the series-wide plot involving Acheron, Nick Gautier, and the ancient gods becomes much clearer when you follow the publication sequence from the beginning.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order