Merry Gentry books in order A series by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Merry Gentry series by Laurell K. Hamilton has 10 books, from A Kiss of Shadows (Oct 2000) to A Glimmer of Death (2026). Read it in order, starting with A Kiss of Shadows. The next book, A Ghost of Daylight, is due 2027.
Reading order: 1 A Kiss of Shadows (2000) · 2 A Caress of Twilight (2002) · 3 Seduced by Moonlight (2004) · 4 A Stroke of Midnight (2005) · 5 Mistral's Kiss (2006) · 6 A Lick of Frost (2007) · 7 Swallowing Darkness (2008) · 8 Divine Misdemeanors (2009) · 9 A Shiver of Light (2014) · 10 A Glimmer of Death (2026)
Updated September 2026
All 10 Merry Gentry books in order
- 1.
A Kiss of Shadows (Oct 2000)
- 2.
A Caress of Twilight (2002)
- 3.
Seduced by Moonlight (Feb 2004)
- 4.
A Stroke of Midnight (Apr 2005)
- 5.
Mistral's Kiss (Dec 2006)
- 6.
A Lick of Frost (Oct 2007)
- 7.
Swallowing Darkness (Nov 2008)
- 8.
Divine Misdemeanors (Dec 2009)
- 9.
A Shiver of Light (2014)
- 10.
A Glimmer of Death (2026)
- 11.
A Ghost of Daylight (2027, upcoming)
Merry Gentry FAQ
- How many Merry Gentry books are there?
- There are 10 Merry Gentry books, with 1 more announced, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Merry Gentry books in?
- In publication order, starting with A Kiss of Shadows (Oct 2000): 1 A Kiss of Shadows (2000) · 2 A Caress of Twilight (2002) · 3 Seduced by Moonlight (2004) · 4 A Stroke of Midnight (2005) · 5 Mistral's Kiss (2006) · 6 A Lick of Frost (2007) · … all 10 below.
- What is the first Merry Gentry book?
- A Kiss of Shadows (Oct 2000).
- What is the latest Merry Gentry book?
- A Glimmer of Death (2026). The next one, A Ghost of Daylight, is due 2027.
- Is the Merry Gentry series finished?
- No, Laurell K. Hamilton is still adding to it: A Ghost of Daylight is due 2027.
- Did Laurell K. Hamilton write other series?
- Yes: Anita Blake.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.