Reading order · 15 books · 2002 to 2008 · Set in New Orleans
Dark-Hunters Books in Order
The Dark-Hunters are immortal warriors who sold their souls to the goddess Artemis in exchange for one act of vengeance, and now protect humanity from soul-stealing Daimons. They are led by the mysterious Acheron. Each book is a paranormal romance, mostly set in New Orleans.
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Series facts
- Books
- 15
- Published
- 2002 to 2008
- First book
- Fantasy Lover
- Latest
- One Silent Night (2008)
- Setting
- Set in New Orleans
The reading order
Every Dark-Hunters book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
15 books · Set in New Orleans
- 1Fantasy Lover2002With Julian of Macedon and Grace AlexanderGrace Alexander, a therapist in New Orleans, accidentally summons Julian of Macedon, an ancient Greek general cursed to live trapped in a book.Buy on Amazon
- 2Night Pleasures2002Kyrian of Thrace, an ancient general turned Dark-Hunter, finds himself handcuffed to Amanda Devereaux, a New Orleans woman who wants nothing to do with the supernatural, while a vengeful Daimon hunts them both.Buy on Amazon
- 3Night Embrace2003With Talon of the MorrigantesTalon, a Celtic Dark-Hunter in New Orleans, rescues Sunshine Runningwolf, an artist, during Mardi Gras.Buy on Amazon
- 4Dance with the Devil2003With Zarek of MoesiaZarek, a rogue Dark-Hunter exiled to Alaska, is put on trial, and his judge is a nymph named Astrid.Buy on Amazon
- 5Kiss of the Night2004With Wulf TryggvasonWulf, a Viking Dark-Hunter whom no one can remember after they meet him, meets Cassandra, a woman who is hiding from the Daimons.Buy on Amazon
- 6Night Play2004With Vane KattalakisWolf shapeshifter Vane Kattalakis falls for Bride McTierney, a New Orleans boutique owner, while his own pack and family are out to kill him.Buy on Amazon
- 7Seize the Night2005With Valerius MagnusRoman general turned Dark-Hunter Valerius Magnus is drawn to Tabitha Devereaux, a vampire slayer whose family is a target for enemies descending on New Orleans.Buy on Amazon
- 8Sins of the Night2005Alexion, the enforcer sent to judge rogue Dark-Hunters, arrives in Mississippi and meets Danger St Richard, a French aristocrat turned Dark-Hunter who suspects him of being the threat.Buy on Amazon
- 9Unleash the Night2006Wren Tigarian, a reclusive Were-Hunter who works at the Sanctuary bar, finds an unlikely ally in senator’s daughter Marguerite D’Aubert as enemies close in.Buy on Amazon
- 10Dark Side of the Moon2006With Ravyn KontisDisgraced journalist Susan Michaels adopts a cat that turns out to be Ravyn Kontis, a shapeshifting Dark-Hunter, and the two are drawn into danger in Seattle.Buy on Amazon
- 11The Dream-Hunter2007Arikos, a dream god given human form for two weeks, seeks out archaeologist Megeara Kafieri, who is searching for Atlantis, and both are caught up in a divine plot.Buy on Amazon
- 12Devil May Cry2007With SinSin, a fallen Sumerian god turned Dark-Hunter, is pursued by Katra, who has been sent to stop him, in a story of old gods and new loyalties.Buy on Amazon
- 13Dream Chaser2008Condemned dream hunter Xypher is given a last chance in human form and is paired with Simone Dubois, a New Orleans coroner who can see ghosts.Buy on Amazon
- 14Acheron2008With Acheron ParthenopaeusThe story of Acheron, the leader of the Dark-Hunters, from his terrible life in ancient Greece to the present day.Buy on Amazon
- 15One Silent Night2008With StrykerOn Christmas Eve the Daimon leader Stryker is forced to confront Zephyra, the estranged wife he believed lost to him.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read in order, starting with Fantasy Lover. Acheron tells the story of the series’ central figure.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Acheron Parthenopaeus | Stryker | Julian of Macedon | Grace Alexander | Talon of the Morrigantes | Zarek of Moesia | Wulf Tryggvason | Vane Kattalakis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fantasy Lover | ·Minor | ·Minor | LLead | LLead | ||||
| 2 Night Pleasures | ·Minor | ·Minor | ·Minor | |||||
| 3 Night Embrace | ·Minor | ·Minor | LLead | |||||
| 4 Dance with the Devil | ·Minor | ·Minor | LLead | |||||
| 5 Kiss of the Night | ·Minor | ·Minor | LLead | |||||
| 6 Night Play | ·Minor | ·Minor | LLead | |||||
| 7 Seize the Night | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 8 Sins of the Night | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 9 Unleash the Night | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 10 Dark Side of the Moon | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 11 The Dream-Hunter | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 12 Devil May Cry | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 13 Dream Chaser | ·Minor | ·Minor | ||||||
| 14 Acheron | LLead | ·Minor | ||||||
| 15 One Silent Night | ·Minor | LLead |
Characters in the Dark-Hunters books
14 characters from Sherrilyn Kenyon’s chart, with the number of Dark-Hunters books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Acheron ParthenopaeusLeader of the Dark-Hunters | 15 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| StrykerDaimon leader | 15 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| Julian of MacedonCursed Greek general | 2 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| Grace AlexanderSex therapist | 1 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| Talon of the MorrigantesCeltic Dark-Hunter | 1 | Night Embrace 2003 |
| Zarek of MoesiaExiled Dark-Hunter | 1 | Dance with the Devil 2003 |
| Wulf TryggvasonViking Dark-Hunter | 1 | Kiss of the Night 2004 |
| Vane KattalakisWere-Hunter wolf | 1 | Night Play 2004 |
| Valerius MagnusRoman Dark-Hunter | 1 | Seize the Night 2005 |
| Ravyn KontisWere-Hunter leopard | 1 | Dark Side of the Moon 2006 |
| SinFormer Sumerian god | 1 | Devil May Cry 2007 |
| Kyrian of ThraceDark-Hunter in New Orleans | 15 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| Amanda DevereauxAccountant from a family of psychics | 15 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |
| Tabitha DevereauxVampire slayer | 15 | Fantasy Lover 2002 |