Ursula Vernon books in order
Author, illustrator
- Born
- 1977
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 31
- Series
- 1
- Also writes as
- T. Kingfisher
Ursula Vernon has published 26 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Seventh Bride (2015). The series is Sworn Soldier (3 books, starting with What Moves the Dead). The best-known is Nettle & Bone (2022). The latest is Wolf Worm (2026).
Updated September 2026
Sworn Soldier books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 What Moves the Dead (2022) · 2 What Feasts at Night (2024) · 3 What Stalks the Deep (2025)
- 1.
What Moves the Dead (Jul 2022)
- 2.
What Feasts at Night (Feb 2024)
- 3.
What Stalks the Deep (Sep 2025)
Where to start with Ursula Vernon
Start here
Nettle & Bone
Ursula Vernon's most-read book.
Shortest way in
What Moves the Dead
One of the most-read, at about 170 pages.
Newest
Wolf Worm
Published 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Nine Goblins (2013)
Bryony and Roses (2015)
The Seventh Bride (2015)
Clockwork Boys (2017)
Jackalope Wives and Other Stories (2017)
Summer in Orcus (2017)
The Halcyon Fairy Book (2017)
Swordheart (2018)
The Wonder Engine (Mar 2018)
Minor Mage (2019)
The Twisted Ones (2019)
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking (2020)
The Hollow Places (2020)
Paladin's Grace (Feb 2020)
Paladin's Hope (2021)
Paladin's Strength (2021)
Illuminations (2022)
Nettle & Bone (Apr 2022)
A House With Good Bones (2023)
Paladin's Faith (2023)
A Sorceress Comes to Call (Aug 2024)
Hemlock and Silver (2025)
Snake-Eater (2025)
Daggerbound (2026)
Wolf Worm (2026)
Novellas in order
Thornhedge (Aug 2023)
Short story collections in order
Toad Words and Other Stories (2014)
Other books in order
Astarion (Sep 2026)
About Ursula Vernon
Ursula Vernon is an American writer, artist, and illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work in various mediums, including Hugo Awards for her graphic novel Digger, fantasy novel Nettle & Bone, and fantasy novella Thornhedge; the Nebula Award for her short story "Jackalope Wives"; and Mythopoeic Awards for adult and children's literature. Vernon's books for children include Hamster Princess and Dragonbreath. Under the name T. Kingfisher, she is also the author of books for older audiences. She writes short fiction under both names.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ursula Vernon FAQ
- How many books has Ursula Vernon written?
- Ursula Vernon has published 26 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ursula Vernon's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Sworn Soldier with What Moves the Dead. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Ursula Vernon's latest book?
- Wolf Worm (2026).
- What is Ursula Vernon's most famous book?
- Nettle & Bone (2022) is Ursula Vernon's most widely read book.
- Are Ursula Vernon's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Sworn Soldier); the other 28 books stand alone.
- Does Ursula Vernon write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ursula Vernon has also published as T. Kingfisher.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.