DFZ books in order | Ordered Books

Q: "How many books are in the DFZ series?"

"There are three books in the DFZ series, published between 2018 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the DFZ series?"

"The first book in the DFZ series is Minimum Wage Magic, published in 2018."

Q: "Do you need to read Heartstrikers before the DFZ series?"

"Reading Heartstrikers first is recommended since the DFZ series is set in the same world and takes place after the events of the Heartstrikers books. However, the DFZ books have their own main characters and can be followed independently."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Minimum Wage Magic	2018	Rachel Aaron	Buy
2	Part-Time Gods	2019	Rachel Aaron	Buy
3	Night Shift Dragons	2020	Rachel Aaron	Buy

The DFZ series is a spin-off of Rachel Aaron’s Heartstrikers books, set in the same magical version of Detroit known as the Detroit Free Zone. The trilogy starts with Minimum Wage Magic (2018) and follows a new protagonist who makes a living cleaning out abandoned magical buildings.

Part-Time Gods and Night Shift Dragons continue the story through 2020. The series expands the DFZ setting with new characters while maintaining connections to the Heartstrikers world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the DFZ series?

There are three books in the DFZ series, published between 2018 and 2020.

What is the first book in the DFZ series?

The first book in the DFZ series is Minimum Wage Magic, published in 2018.

Do you need to read Heartstrikers before the DFZ series?

Reading Heartstrikers first is recommended since the DFZ series is set in the same world and takes place after the events of the Heartstrikers books. However, the DFZ books have their own main characters and can be followed independently.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order