Marrowbone Spells books in order

The Marrowbone Spells series by Shannon Fay is set in an alternate 1960s Britain where cloth magic determines social power, following a tailor with forbidden abilities.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Innate Magic 2021 Shannon Fay Buy
2 External Forces 2022 Shannon Fay Buy

The Marrowbone Spells series imagines 1960s Britain with a twist: magic is real, worked through cloth, and woven into the fabric of society (literally). Innate Magic and External Forces follow a character whose abilities with fabric magic make him both valuable and dangerous in a world where magical talent determines social standing.

Published in 2021 and 2022, the duology blends the social upheaval of the 1960s with a fantasy magic system that ties power to a traditional craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Marrowbone Spells series?

There are two books in the Marrowbone Spells series, published between 2021 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Marrowbone Spells series?

The first book in the Marrowbone Spells series is Innate Magic, published in 2021.

What is the Marrowbone Spells series about?

Marrowbone Spells is set in an alternate 1960s Britain where magic is worked through cloth — the right fabric crafted the right way can grant abilities and status. Innate Magic and External Forces follow a protagonist whose magical talents put him at the center of political and supernatural conflicts.

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