Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By the Pricking | 2012 | Maria Alexander | Buy |
| 2 | Mr. Wicker | 2014 | Maria Alexander | Buy |
| 3 | Brimstone & Blades | 2025 | Maria Alexander | Buy |
Maria Alexander has published three standalone novels between 2012 and 2025. Mr. Wicker (2014) is the most recognized, having won the Bram Stoker Award for its take on supernatural horror rooted in folklore. By the Pricking (2012) and Brimstone & Blades (2025) round out her standalone work.
Each novel shows Alexander working in different corners of the horror genre while maintaining her focus on atmosphere, mythology, and dread. Her standalone novels are good entry points for readers who want to sample her writing before committing to the Yule trilogy.