James Asher Books in Order

This page lists the complete James Asher reading order by Barbara Hambly, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1988-2019

James Asher Reading Order

01 Those Who Hunt the Night 1988 Buy

02 Traveling with the Dead 1995 Buy

03 Blood Maidens 2010 Buy

04 Magistrates of Hell 2012 Buy

05 The Kindred of Darkness 2013 Buy

06 Darkness on his Bones 2015 Buy

07 Pale Guardian 2016 Buy

08 Prisoner of Midnight 2019 Buy

09 Gravemould and Ectoplasm 2019 Buy

James Asher Books by Publication Order

1988 Those Who Hunt the Night #1

1995 Traveling with the Dead #2

2010 Blood Maidens #3

2012 Magistrates of Hell #4

2013 The Kindred of Darkness #5

2015 Darkness on his Bones #6

2016 Pale Guardian #7

2019 Prisoner of Midnight #8

2019 Gravemould and Ectoplasm #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct James Asher reading order?

The James Asher reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many James Asher books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 James Asher books published across 1988-2019.

Who writes the James Asher books?

James Asher is listed as a book series by Barbara Hambly.

Should I read James Asher in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read James Asher. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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