Does this page include every Megan Shepherd book?

This catalog lists the Megan Shepherd books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Megan Shepherd series listed separately?

Yes. Each Megan Shepherd series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Megan Shepherd books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Megan Shepherd Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Megan Shepherd books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Megan Shepherd bibliography.

Browse books by Megan Shepherd in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 18 books / 7 series

American author Megan Shepherd is best known for the *Madman’s Daughter* trilogy and the *Cage* series. Her books have garnered critical acclaim and appeared on bestseller lists. This page provides the Megan Shepherd books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Megan Shepherd in Publication Order

2013 The Madman's Daughter POoMDB / 1 Buy

2014 Her Dark Curiosity POoMDB / 2 Buy

2015 The Cage POoCB / 1 Buy

2015 A Cold Legacy POoMDB / 3 Buy

2016 The Secret Horses of Briar Hill POoSN / 1 Buy

2016 The Hunt POoCB / 2 Buy

2017 The Gauntlet POoCB / 3 Buy

2018 Grim Lovelies POoGLB / 1 Buy

2019 The Lore of Crow Cullom POoSS / 1 Buy

2019 Midnight Beauties POoGLB / 2 Buy

2020 Beastie Tales POoGLB / 3 Buy

2021 Dog Star POoSN / 2 Buy

2022 Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw) POoPQB / 1 Buy

2022 Malice House POoMCB / 1 Buy

2023 Midnight Showing POoMCB / 2 Buy

2023 Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas POoSN / 3 Buy

2025 Hour of the Pumpkin Queen POoPQB / 2 Buy

2026 Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen POoPQB / 3 Buy

Complete Megan Shepherd Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Malice Compendium Reading Order 2 books / 2022-2023

01 Malice House 2022 Buy

02 Midnight Showing 2023 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas Reading Order 1 book / 2019

01 The Lore of Crow Cullom 2019 Buy

Madman’s Daughter Reading Order 3 books / 2013-2015

01 The Madman's Daughter 2013 Buy

02 Her Dark Curiosity 2014 Buy

03 A Cold Legacy 2015 Buy

Cage Reading Order 3 books / 2015-2017

01 The Cage 2015 Buy

02 The Hunt 2016 Buy

03 The Gauntlet 2017 Buy

Grim Lovelies Reading Order 3 books / 2018-2020

01 Grim Lovelies 2018 Buy

02 Midnight Beauties 2019 Buy

03 Beastie Tales 2020 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 3 books / 2016-2023

01 The Secret Horses of Briar Hill 2016 Buy

02 Dog Star 2021 Buy

03 Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 2023 Buy

Pumpkin Queen Reading Order 3 books / 2022-2026

01 Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw) 2022 Buy

02 Hour of the Pumpkin Queen 2025 Buy

03 Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen 2026 Buy

Where to start with Megan Shepherd

What is the best order to read Megan Shepherd books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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