Chelsea Quinn Yarbro published 62 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Hotel Transylvania (1979). 16 feature Saint-germain and 3 feature Atta Olivia Clemens. The best-known is Commedia Della Morte (2012).
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Saint-germain (16)
The Palace (1978)
Blood Games (1979)
Hotel Transylvania (1979)
Path of the Eclipse (1981)
Tempting Fate (1982)
Out of the House of Life (1990)
Better in the Dark (1993)
Darker Jewels (1993)
Mansions of Darkness (1996)
Writ in Blood (1997)
Blood Roses (1998)
Communion Blood (1999)
Come Twilight (2000)
States of Grace (2005)
A Dangerous Climate (2008)
Night Pilgrims (2013)
Where to start with Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
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Commedia Della Morte
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Two Views of Wonder (1973)
Messages from Michael on the Nature of the Evolution of the Human Soul (1979)
Music When Sweet Voices Die (1979)
Dead & Buried (1980)
Dead and Buried (1980)
Sins of Omission (1980)
Time of the Fourth Horseman (1980)
Hyacinths (1983)
The Godforsaken (1983)
The Saint-Germain Chronicles (1983)
Locadio's Apprentice (1984)
Nomads (1984)
Signs and Portents (1984)
A Mortal Glamour (1985)
Four Horses for Tishtry (1985)
Baroque Fable (1986)
Floating Illusions (1986)
Messages from Michael (1986)
Firecode (1987)
Taji's Syndrome (1988)
Beastnights (1989)
The Law in Charity (1989)
False Notes (1991)
Poison Fruit (1991)
Cat's Claw (1992)
Charity, Colorado (1993)
Monet's Ghost (1997)
The Angry Angel (1998)
The Soul of an Angel (1999)
A Feast In Exile (2001)
In the Face of Death (2001)
Night Blooming (2002)
The Merchant Prince Volume 2 (2002)
Midnight Harvest (2003)
Dark of the Sun (2004)
Roman Dusk (2006)
Borne in Blood (2007)
Lost Prince (2008)
Saint-Germain Memoirs (2008)
Burning Shadows (2009)
An Embarrassment of Riches (2011)
Commedia Della Morte (2012)
Sustenance (2014)
Short story collections in order
Cautionary Tales (1978)
Other books in order
Crown Of Empire (Crisis of Empire IV) (1994)
Apprehensions and Other Delusions (2003)
About Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro was an American writer. She was known for her series of historical horror novels about Count Saint-Germain.
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Chelsea Quinn Yarbro FAQ
- How many books has Chelsea Quinn Yarbro written?
- Chelsea Quinn Yarbro published 62 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Commedia Della Morte.
- What is Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's last book?
- Sustenance (2014).
- What is Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's most famous book?
- Commedia Della Morte (2012) is Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.