How many Elemental Masters books are there?

There are 18 Elemental Masters books, as of September 2026.

Is the Elemental Masters series finished?

No, Mercedes Lackey is still adding to it.

Did Mercedes Lackey write other series?

Yes: Heralds of Valdemar, Vows and Honor, Diana Tregarde, The Last Herald-Mage and Mage Winds.

Elemental Masters books in order A series by Mercedes Lackey

The Elemental Masters series by Mercedes Lackey has 18 books, from The Fire Rose (1995) to Miss Amelia's List (2024). Read it in order, starting with The Fire Rose.

Reading order: 1 The Fire Rose (1995) · 2 The Serpent's Shadow (2001) · 3 The Gates of Sleep (2002) · 4 Phoenix and Ashes (2004) · 5 The Wizard of London (2005) · 6 Reserved for the Cat (2007) · 7 Unnatural Issue (2011) · 8 Home From the Sea (2012) · 9 Steadfast (2013) · 10 Blood Red (Elemental Masters #9) (2014) · … all 18 below

Updated September 2026

All 18 Elemental Masters books in order

1.
The Fire Rose (1995)
433 pages★ 4.0 (7 ratings)
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2.
The Serpent's Shadow (2001)
372 pages
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3.
The Gates of Sleep (2002)
389 pages
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4.
Phoenix and Ashes (2004)
443 pages
Buy
5.
The Wizard of London (Oct 2005)
368 pages
Buy
6.
Reserved for the Cat (Oct 2007)
336 pages
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7.
Unnatural Issue (Jun 2011)
373 pages
Buy
8.
Home From the Sea (Jun 2012)
311 pages
Buy
9.
Steadfast (2013)
Buy
10.
Blood Red (Elemental Masters #9) (2014)
312 pages
Buy
11.
From a High Tower (Jun 2015)
332 pages
Buy
12.
A Study in Sable (2016)
314 pages
Buy
13.
A Scandal in Battersea (Oct 2017)
306 pages
Buy
14.
The Bartered Brides (Elemental Masters) (2018)
320 pages
Buy
15.
The Case of the Spellbound Child (2019)
320 pages
Buy
16.
Jolene (2020)
336 pages
Buy
17.
The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley (2022)
Buy
18.
Miss Amelia's List (2024)
Buy

Elemental Masters FAQ

How many Elemental Masters books are there?: There are 18 Elemental Masters books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Elemental Masters books in?: In publication order, starting with The Fire Rose (1995): 1 The Fire Rose (1995) · 2 The Serpent's Shadow (2001) · 3 The Gates of Sleep (2002) · 4 Phoenix and Ashes (2004) · 5 The Wizard of London (2005) · 6 Reserved for the Cat (2007) · … all 18 below.
What is the first Elemental Masters book?: The Fire Rose (1995).
What is the latest Elemental Masters book?: Miss Amelia's List (2024).
Is the Elemental Masters series finished?: No, Mercedes Lackey is still adding to it.
Did Mercedes Lackey write other series?: Yes: Heralds of Valdemar, Vows and Honor, Diana Tregarde, The Last Herald-Mage and Mage Winds.