Dark-Hunter books in order

The Dark-Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon is a bestselling paranormal romance saga spanning 46 books about immortal warriors bound to the goddess Artemis who protect humanity from Daimons and ancient evil.

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.

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