Hailey Edwards Books in Order

This page lists Hailey Edwards books in publication order, connected-universe order, series order, and recommended reading paths.

Quick Index

  • Scope: Hailey Edwards urban fantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, novellas, spin-offs, and active series
  • Default Order: Series order by connected universe
  • Best Starting Point: How to Save an Undead Life
  • Order Matters: Yes within Black Dog, Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy, Black Hat Bureau, The Body Shop, and Groom & Doom
  • Core Series: Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy and Black Hat Bureau
  • Main Connected Worlds: Black Dog Universe and Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy Universe
  • Newer Series: The Body Shop and Groom & Doom
  • Not to be confused with: Hailey Bieber, Hailey Turner, or Haley Edwards

Reading Paths

1. Publication Order

Use this route for a full release-era pass across Edwards’s catalog.

  1. Daughters of Askara
  2. Wicked Kin
  3. Araneae Nation
  4. Black Dog
  5. Gemini
  6. Lorimar Pack
  7. The Foundling
  8. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy
  9. Potentate of Atlanta
  10. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues
  11. Black Hat Bureau
  12. Yard Birds
  13. The Body Shop
  14. Groom & Doom

The author’s printable list identifies several completed series, including Daughters of Askara, Araneae Nation, Black Dog, Gemini and Lorimar, Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy, Potentate of Atlanta, The Foundling, Wicked Kin, and Black Hat Bureau.

2. Connected-Universe Order

Best for continuity-focused reading.

  1. Black Dog
  2. Gemini
  3. Lorimar Pack
  4. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy
  5. Potentate of Atlanta
  6. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues
  7. Black Hat Bureau
  8. Yard Birds
  9. The Body Shop
  10. Groom & Doom

The official Black Dog chronology places Black Dog first, then Gemini, then Lorimar Pack.

3. Beginner Path

Clean entry through Edwards’s most accessible core sequence.

  1. How to Save an Undead Life
  2. How to Claim an Undead Soul
  3. How to Break an Undead Heart
  4. How to Dance an Undead Waltz
  5. How to Live an Undead Lie
  6. How to Wake an Undead City

4. Beginner’s Guide Universe Path

Best for the Savannah necromancy world and its direct spin-off.

  1. How to Save an Undead Life
  2. How to Claim an Undead Soul
  3. How to Break an Undead Heart
  4. How to Dance an Undead Waltz
  5. How to Live an Undead Lie
  6. How to Wake an Undead City
  7. How to Kiss an Undead Bride
  8. How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon
  9. How to Rattle an Undead Couple
  10. Shadow of Doubt
  11. Pack of Lies
  12. Change of Heart
  13. Proof of Life
  14. Moment of Truth
  15. Badge of Honor

5. Black Dog Universe Path

Recommended for readers starting with Edwards’s earlier urban-fantasy continuity.

  1. Dog with a Bone
  2. Dog Days of Summer
  3. Heir of the Dog
  4. Lie Down with Dogs
  5. Old Dog, New Tricks
  6. Stone-Cold Fox
  7. Dead in the Water
  8. Head Above Water
  9. Hell or High Water
  10. Fish Out of Water
  11. Promise the Moon
  12. Wolf at the Door
  13. Over the Moon

6. Black Hat Bureau Path

Direct route through the complete Bureau series.

  1. Black Hat, White Witch
  2. Black Arts, White Craft
  3. Black Truth, White Lies
  4. Black Soul, White Heart
  5. Black Wings, Gray Skies
  6. Gray Witch
  7. Gray Tidings
  8. Gray Court
  9. Gray Seas
  10. Gray Days
  11. Gray Dawn

Black Hat Bureau is listed as ten main books plus the 3.5 novella Black Soul, White Heart.

7. Later Urban-Fantasy Path

Use this path for Edwards’s newer series after Black Hat Bureau.

  1. Yard Birds
  2. The Body Shop
  3. Groom & Doom

8. Completionist Path

Best for a full catalog checklist.

  1. Daughters of Askara
  2. Wicked Kin
  3. Araneae Nation
  4. Black Dog Universe
  5. The Foundling
  6. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy Universe
  7. Black Hat Bureau
  8. Yard Birds
  9. The Body Shop
  10. Groom & Doom
  11. Anthology appearances
  12. Out-of-print titles
  13. Audiobook and collection editions

Publication Order Master List

Early Fantasy Romance

  • Everlong (2010) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #1
  • Soul Weaver (2012) – Novel – Wicked Kin #1
  • Evermine (2013) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #2
  • Eversworn (2013) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #3

FictionDB lists Everlong as Edwards’s first book, with an April 2010 publication entry.

Araneae Nation

  • A Heart of Ice (2014) – Novella – Araneae Nation #0.5
  • A Hint of Frost (2013) – Novel – Araneae Nation #1
  • A Feast of Souls (2013) – Novel – Araneae Nation #2
  • A Cast of Shadows (2013) – Novella – Araneae Nation #2.5
  • A Time of Dying (2014) – Novel – Araneae Nation #3
  • A Kiss of Venom (2014) – Novella – Araneae Nation #3.5
  • A Breath of Winter (2014) – Novel – Araneae Nation #4
  • A Veil of Secrets (2015) – Novel – Araneae Nation #5

Black Dog

  • Dog with a Bone (2014) – Novella – Black Dog #0.5
  • Dog Days of Summer (2014) – Novella – Black Dog #0.75
  • Heir of the Dog (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #1
  • Lie Down with Dogs (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #2
  • Old Dog, New Tricks (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #3
  • Stone-Cold Fox (2015) – Novella – Black Dog
  • Thrown to the Wolves (2017) – Short fiction – Black Dog Universe

The official printable list marks Black Dog as complete and lists Dog with a Bone, Dog Days of Summer, Heir of the Dog, Lie Down with Dogs, and Old Dog, New Tricks in order.

Gemini and Lorimar Pack

  • Dead in the Water (2015) – Novel – Gemini #1
  • Head Above Water (2016) – Novel – Gemini #2
  • Hell or High Water (2016) – Novel – Gemini #3
  • Fish Out of Water (2016) – Novella – Gemini #3.5
  • Thrown to the Wolves (2017) – Short fiction – Gemini and Lorimar placement
  • A Stone’s Throw Christmas (2017) – Short fiction – Gemini and Lorimar placement
  • Out for Blood (2017) – Short fiction – Gemini placement
  • The Bakers Grimm (2017) – Short fiction – Gemini placement
  • Promise the Moon (2016) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #1
  • Wolf at the Door (2017) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #2
  • Over the Moon (2017) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #3

The author’s printable checklist treats Gemini and Lorimar together and says the two series are best read together.

The Foundling

  • Bayou Born (2017) – Novel – The Foundling #1
  • Bone Driven (2018) – Novel – The Foundling #2
  • Death Knell (2018) – Novel – The Foundling #3
  • Rise Against (2019) – Novel – The Foundling #4
  • End Game (2020) – Novel – The Foundling #5

The official printable list marks The Foundling as complete.

Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy

  • How to Save an Undead Life (2017) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #1
  • How to Claim an Undead Soul (2017) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #2
  • The Redemption of Boaz Pritchard (2021) – Novella – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #2.5
  • How to Break an Undead Heart (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #3
  • How to Dance an Undead Waltz (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #4
  • How to Live an Undead Lie (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #5
  • How to Wake an Undead City (2019) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #6

Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues

  • How to Kiss an Undead Bride (2019) – Novel – Epilogues #1, also Beginner’s Guide #7
  • How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon (2020) – Novel – Epilogues #2, also Beginner’s Guide #8
  • How to Rattle an Undead Couple (2020) – Novel – Epilogues #3, also Beginner’s Guide #9

Potentate of Atlanta

  • Shadow of Doubt (2019) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #1
  • Pack of Lies (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #2
  • Change of Heart (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #3
  • Proof of Life (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #4
  • Moment of Truth (2021) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #5
  • Badge of Honor (2021) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta: The Epilogues #1

The author’s printable list marks Potentate of Atlanta as complete and identifies it as a Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy spin-off that can be read as a standalone.

Black Hat Bureau

  • Black Hat, White Witch (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #1
  • Black Arts, White Craft (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #2
  • Black Truth, White Lies (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #3
  • Black Soul, White Heart (2021) – Novella – Black Hat Bureau #3.5
  • Black Wings, Gray Skies (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #4
  • Gray Witch (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #5
  • Gray Tidings (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #6
  • Gray Court (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #7
  • Gray Seas (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #8
  • Gray Days (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #9
  • Gray Dawn (2024) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #10

The author’s printable list marks Black Hat Bureau as complete. Fantastic Fiction lists Black Soul, White Heart as book 3.5.

Yard Birds

  • Crazy as a Loon (2023) – Novel – Yard Birds #1
  • Dead as a Dodo (2023) – Novel – Yard Birds #2
  • Free as a Bird (2024) – Novel – Yard Birds #3

The author’s printable list identifies Yard Birds as a Black Hat Bureau spin-off that can be read as a standalone.

The Body Shop

  • Fair Market Value (2024) – Novel – The Body Shop #1
  • Amber Gambler (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #2
  • Midnight Auto Parts (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #3
  • Cheater Slicks (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #4
  • Ride or Die (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #5

Fantastic Fiction lists The Body Shop as five books, from Fair Market Value through Ride or Die.

Groom & Doom

  • The Vampire in the Potting Shed (2025) – Novel – Groom & Doom #1
  • The Goblin in the Sink Drain (2025) – Novel – Groom & Doom #2
  • The Mermaid in the Shot Glass (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #3
  • The Pixie in the Pickle Jar (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #4
  • The Ghost in the Pole Barn (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #5, forthcoming on this check date

Fantastic Fiction lists Groom & Doom as a five-book series. FictionDB lists The Pixie in the Pickle Jar as April 2026, The Mermaid in the Shot Glass as October 2026, and The Ghost in the Pole Barn as December 2026.

Series Order Checklists

Daughters of Askara

  • Everlong (2010) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #1
  • Evermine (2013) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #2
  • Eversworn (2013) – Novel – Daughters of Askara #3

Wicked Kin

  • Soul Weaver (2012) – Novel – Wicked Kin #1

Araneae Nation

  • A Heart of Ice (2014) – Novella – Araneae Nation #0.5
  • A Hint of Frost (2013) – Novel – Araneae Nation #1
  • A Feast of Souls (2013) – Novel – Araneae Nation #2
  • A Cast of Shadows (2013) – Novella – Araneae Nation #2.5
  • A Time of Dying (2014) – Novel – Araneae Nation #3
  • A Kiss of Venom (2014) – Novella – Araneae Nation #3.5
  • A Breath of Winter (2014) – Novel – Araneae Nation #4
  • A Veil of Secrets (2015) – Novel – Araneae Nation #5

Black Dog Universe

  • Dog with a Bone (2014) – Novella – Black Dog #0.5
  • Dog Days of Summer (2014) – Novella – Black Dog #0.75
  • Heir of the Dog (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #1
  • Lie Down with Dogs (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #2
  • Old Dog, New Tricks (2015) – Novel – Black Dog #3
  • Stone-Cold Fox (2015) – Novella – Black Dog
  • Dead in the Water (2015) – Novel – Gemini #1
  • Head Above Water (2016) – Novel – Gemini #2
  • Hell or High Water (2016) – Novel – Gemini #3
  • Fish Out of Water (2016) – Novella – Gemini #3.5
  • Promise the Moon (2016) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #1
  • Wolf at the Door (2017) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #2
  • Over the Moon (2017) – Novel – Lorimar Pack #3

The Foundling

  • Bayou Born (2017) – Novel – The Foundling #1
  • Bone Driven (2018) – Novel – The Foundling #2
  • Death Knell (2018) – Novel – The Foundling #3
  • Rise Against (2019) – Novel – The Foundling #4
  • End Game (2020) – Novel – The Foundling #5

Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy Universe

  • How to Save an Undead Life (2017) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #1
  • How to Claim an Undead Soul (2017) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #2
  • The Redemption of Boaz Pritchard (2021) – Novella – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #2.5
  • How to Break an Undead Heart (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #3
  • How to Dance an Undead Waltz (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #4
  • How to Live an Undead Lie (2018) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #5
  • How to Wake an Undead City (2019) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #6
  • How to Kiss an Undead Bride (2019) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues #1
  • How to Survive an Undead Honeymoon (2020) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues #2
  • How to Rattle an Undead Couple (2020) – Novel – Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy: The Epilogues #3
  • Shadow of Doubt (2019) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #1
  • Pack of Lies (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #2
  • Change of Heart (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #3
  • Proof of Life (2020) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #4
  • Moment of Truth (2021) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta #5
  • Badge of Honor (2021) – Novel – Potentate of Atlanta: The Epilogues #1

Black Hat Bureau and Yard Birds

  • Black Hat, White Witch (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #1
  • Black Arts, White Craft (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #2
  • Black Truth, White Lies (2021) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #3
  • Black Soul, White Heart (2021) – Novella – Black Hat Bureau #3.5
  • Black Wings, Gray Skies (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #4
  • Gray Witch (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #5
  • Gray Tidings (2022) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #6
  • Gray Court (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #7
  • Gray Seas (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #8
  • Gray Days (2023) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #9
  • Gray Dawn (2024) – Novel – Black Hat Bureau #10
  • Crazy as a Loon (2023) – Novel – Yard Birds #1
  • Dead as a Dodo (2023) – Novel – Yard Birds #2
  • Free as a Bird (2024) – Novel – Yard Birds #3

The Body Shop

  • Fair Market Value (2024) – Novel – The Body Shop #1
  • Amber Gambler (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #2
  • Midnight Auto Parts (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #3
  • Cheater Slicks (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #4
  • Ride or Die (2025) – Novel – The Body Shop #5

Groom & Doom

  • The Vampire in the Potting Shed (2025) – Novel – Groom & Doom #1
  • The Goblin in the Sink Drain (2025) – Novel – Groom & Doom #2
  • The Mermaid in the Shot Glass (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #3
  • The Pixie in the Pickle Jar (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #4
  • The Ghost in the Pole Barn (2026) – Novel – Groom & Doom #5, forthcoming on this check date

Other Works and Anthology Entries

  • Once Upon a Kiss (2017) – Anthology – Contains a Hailey Edwards story
  • Thrice Cursed (2021) – Novella – Infernal Bargains
  • Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology (2023) – Anthology – Contains a Hailey Edwards story
  • Born of Fire – Out of print
  • From the Ashes – Out of print

The author’s books page lists Born of Fire and From the Ashes under out-of-print titles and states those titles are no longer available.

Related Works and Where They Fit

Black Dog Universe

  • Placement: Early urban-fantasy continuity.
  • Includes: Black Dog, Gemini, Lorimar Pack.
  • Reading Status: Read before Gemini and Lorimar if following the official connected order.
  • Notes: The author’s chronology places Black Dog first, then Gemini, then Lorimar Pack.

Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy

  • Placement: Best first-read path for most new readers.
  • Includes: Main six-book series and three epilogue books.
  • Reading Status: Core reading path.
  • Notes: Read the six main books before the epilogues.

Potentate of Atlanta

  • Placement: After Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy.
  • Status: Spin-off sequence.
  • Notes: The author marks it as a spin-off that can be read on its own, but it works best after the main necromancy series.

Black Hat Bureau

  • Placement: Later urban-fantasy sequence.
  • Status: Complete core series.
  • Notes: Read Black Soul, White Heart after Black Truth, White Lies if including novellas.

Yard Birds

  • Placement: After Black Hat Bureau.
  • Status: Spin-off.
  • Notes: The author identifies Yard Birds as a Black Hat Bureau spin-off that can be read as a standalone sequence.

The Body Shop

  • Placement: Newer urban-fantasy sequence.
  • Status: Later-series path.
  • Notes: Read in numbered order from Fair Market Value through Ride or Die.

Groom & Doom

  • Placement: Newer paranormal or urban-fantasy branch.
  • Status: Active 2025 to 2026 sequence.
  • Notes: Read by number. The Ghost in the Pole Barn remains future-dated on this check.

The Foundling

  • Placement: Separate completed dark fantasy sequence.
  • Status: Complete.
  • Notes: Read in numbered order from Bayou Born through End Game.

Araneae Nation and Daughters of Askara

  • Placement: Early fantasy romance.
  • Status: Completed early catalog material.
  • Notes: Keep these separate from the later urban-fantasy worlds.

Out-of-Print Titles

  • Placement: Archive note only.
  • Status: Not part of the standard active checklist.
  • Notes: Do not include Born of Fire or From the Ashes in a reader-facing buying order unless availability changes.

Dependencies & Notes

  • How to Save an Undead Life is the clearest starting point for new readers.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy should be read in numbered order.
  • Read the Beginner’s Guide epilogue books after How to Wake an Undead City.
  • Potentate of Atlanta is best after Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy.
  • Badge of Honor follows the main Potentate of Atlanta sequence.
  • Black Dog, Gemini, and Lorimar Pack are best read as one connected path.
  • Black Hat Bureau should be read in numbered order.
  • Black Soul, White Heart is a novella between Black Truth, White Lies and Black Wings, Gray Skies.
  • Yard Birds is connected to Black Hat Bureau but can be separated for a shorter path.
  • The Body Shop should be read in numbered order.
  • Groom & Doom should be read in numbered order.
  • The Ghost in the Pole Barn is not included as published on this check date because it is listed for December 2026 in FictionDB.
  • The Mermaid in the Shot Glass is listed as October 2026 in FictionDB, but some retailer and reader listings may show different 2026 date data. Use the publisher or author page before changing live publication status.
  • Anthologies and short fiction are optional unless building a complete bibliography page.
  • Audiobooks, box sets, and reissue editions should be treated as format entries unless they contain new material.

FAQs

What is the first Hailey Edwards book?

Everlong is listed as Edwards’s first book in FictionDB, with an April 2010 publication entry.

What Hailey Edwards book should I start with?

Start with How to Save an Undead Life.

Do Hailey Edwards books need to be read in order?

Yes within connected series. Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy, Black Dog, Black Hat Bureau, The Body Shop, and Groom & Doom should be read in numbered order.

What is the order of Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy?

Read How to Save an Undead Life, How to Claim an Undead Soul, How to Break an Undead Heart, How to Dance an Undead Waltz, How to Live an Undead Lie, then How to Wake an Undead City.

What comes after Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy?

Read the Beginner’s Guide epilogue books, or move to Potentate of Atlanta for the spin-off path.

What is the order of Potentate of Atlanta?

Read Shadow of Doubt, Pack of Lies, Change of Heart, Proof of Life, Moment of Truth, then Badge of Honor.

What is the Black Dog Universe reading order?

Read Black Dog, then Gemini, then Lorimar Pack.

What is the order of Black Hat Bureau?

Read Black Hat, White Witch, Black Arts, White Craft, Black Truth, White Lies, Black Soul, White Heart, Black Wings, Gray Skies, Gray Witch, Gray Tidings, Gray Court, Gray Seas, Gray Days, then Gray Dawn.

Is Yard Birds connected to Black Hat Bureau?

Yes. The author’s printable list identifies Yard Birds as a Black Hat Bureau spin-off that can also be read as a standalone.

What is the order of The Body Shop?

Read Fair Market Value, Amber Gambler, Midnight Auto Parts, Cheater Slicks, then Ride or Die.

What is the order of Groom & Doom?

Read The Vampire in the Potting Shed, The Goblin in the Sink Drain, The Mermaid in the Shot Glass, The Pixie in the Pickle Jar, then The Ghost in the Pole Barn.

What is Hailey Edwards’s newest published book?

The Pixie in the Pickle Jar is the newest confirmed published title included here as of June 17, 2026. Book Notification lists it as released on April 7, 2026.

What Hailey Edwards books are forthcoming?

The Ghost in the Pole Barn is listed as a December 2026 Groom & Doom title in FictionDB. The Mermaid in the Shot Glass also has conflicting 2026 date data across listings, so check the author or retailer page before changing publication status in a live index.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 17, 2026
  • What changed: Rebuilt as a fuller single-author article with expanded connected-universe paths, series checklists, newer Body Shop and Groom & Doom entries, short-fiction placement, out-of-print notes, and current publication-status cautions.
  • Most recent known published release included: The Pixie in the Pickle Jar (2026)
  • Most recent known completed series included: The Body Shop, through Ride or Die (2025)
  • Forthcoming title noted: The Ghost in the Pole Barn (December 2026)
  • Date-sensitive note: The Mermaid in the Shot Glass has conflicting 2026 listing data and should be verified before a live update.