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Start with Magic Bites and continue through all 14 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Ilona Andrews
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Ends with Magic Triumphs
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Book 1:Magic Bites
Ilona Andrews
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Magic Burns
Ilona Andrews • 2008
As a devastating magic flare approaches the city, Kate juggles a missing girl, a deadly Celtic god, and a stolen artifact that could doom Atlanta. Saving the child means risking open war between witches, shapeshifters...
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Book 3:Magic Strikes
Ilona Andrews • 2009
When her friend Derek is nearly killed after infiltrating an illegal gladiatorial arena, Kate goes undercover in the brutal Midnight Games. To keep him alive, she must win matches against monsters, outwit ancient enem...
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Book 4:Magic Mourns
Ilona Andrews • 2009
Shapeshifter Andrea Nash teams up with werehyena Raphael to track a stolen shapeshifter body that has attracted a monstrous hound. Their hunt through Atlanta’s ruined suburbs forces them to face old grudges, dangerous...
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Book 5:Magic Bleeds
Ilona Andrews • 2010
An unstoppable plague and a string of grotesque murders signal the arrival of a powerful, personal enemy from Kate’s past. To protect Atlanta and the Pack, she must finally stop running from her bloodline, even if it...
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Book 6:Magic Slays
Ilona Andrews • 2011
Running her own investigative agency should be a fresh start, but Kate’s first major case involves a kidnapped inventor and a device capable of wiping out magic users. As factions race to control it, she must decide h...
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Book 7:Magic Gifts
Ilona Andrews • 2011
A rare dinner date for Kate and Curran explodes into chaos when a cursed necklace kills its wearer and latches onto a young boy. To break the deadly spell, they battle undead, necromancers, and hard-drinking Vikings b...
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Book 8:Magic Dreams
Ilona Andrews • 2012
When Alpha Pack leader Jim falls prey to a strange magical sickness, were-tigress Dali Harimau is the only one who can save him. To free him, she must face an ancient creature of nightmare in a battle of wits that tes...
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Book 9:Magic Rises
Ilona Andrews • 2013
Desperate to obtain a rare medicine that can keep shapeshifter children from dying, Kate and Curran sail to Europe to mediate a feud among rival packs. Surrounded by enemies and political traps, they must survive murd...
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Book 10:Magic Breaks
Ilona Andrews • 2014
Accused of a high-profile murder, Kate is handed over to the People and forced into a deadly game designed to break Atlanta’s fragile peace. Facing powerful foes and her father’s looming shadow, she has to choose betw...
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Book 11:Magic Shifts
Ilona Andrews • 2015
After stepping away from leadership of the Pack, Kate and Curran try to build a quieter life—until a missing shapeshifter and a bronze-scented magic trail drag them into a conflict involving djinn, experimental monste...
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Book 12:Small Magics
Ilona Andrews • 2015
This collection gathers several novellas and short stories, including Kate’s first job guarding the enigmatic Saiman, a deadly "Retribution Clause" mission, magical school trouble for Julie, and behind-the-scenes glim...
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Book 13:Magic Binds
Ilona Andrews • 2016
As Kate prepares to marry Curran, prophetic visions and her father’s demands force her to confront what kind of ruler and mother she is willing to become. War gathers on Atlanta’s doorstep, and every choice edges her...
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Book 14:Magic Triumphs
Ilona Andrews • 2018
A ruthless ancient enemy targets Kate, Curran, and their young son, determined to claim their magic and destroy their city. To stop him, Kate must unite old rivals, gamble everything on forbidden power, and accept tha...
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Kate Daniels FAQ
What is the best order to read the Kate Daniels series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Magic Bites.
How many books are in the Kate Daniels series?
There are 14 books currently listed in the Kate Daniels series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Kate Daniels series?
New readers should start with Magic Bites, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Kate Daniels series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2008 to 2018.