Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York by Knight | 1986 | Esther M. Friesner | Buy |
| 2 | A Table for Three | 2010 | Esther M. Friesner | N/A |
| 3 | Elf Defense | 1988 | Esther M. Friesner | Buy |
| 4 | Sphynxes Wild | 1989 | Esther M. Friesner | Buy |
| 5 | Sphynxes Wild (New York, #3) | 1989 | Esther M. Friesner | N/A |
The New York series by Esther M. Friesner brings mythological creatures and magic into modern-day Manhattan. Beginning with New York by Knight in 1986, the series imagines a version of the city where elves, sphinxes, and other fantastical beings coexist with ordinary New Yorkers.
Elf Defense and Sphynxes Wild continue the premise, each introducing new magical situations set against familiar city backdrops. The series reflects Friesner’s fondness for mixing humor with mythology, placing ancient legends in thoroughly contemporary settings. The books were published primarily in the late 1980s, with a later addition rounding out the series in 2010.