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Sherrilyn Kenyon – Dark-Hunter & Dream-Hunter Reading Order

by Maryse on March 30, 2009 · 70 comments

in Reading Order Guide:,Sherrilyn Kenyon

NOTE: Also included in this list, in the proper reading order: The Were-Hunter books, the Dream-Hunter books, and the latest “Chronicals of Nick” books (because of the character’s in these books, and the stories that are unfolding, they are still part of the “Dark-Hunter” series). They do merge, and important characters from the Dark-Hunter series have large roles in all the books.

About the series (as per the author):

In the world of the Dark-Hunters nothing is ever as it seems. Life and death both take on a whole knew meaning as this immortal cadre of warriors fight to protect mankind from those creatures and demons who would prey on us.

Extra’s that are relevant to the series:

  • The Dark-Hunter Companion – Consider this handbook your education. Hunter 101. In here you’ll find out all there is to know about being a Dark-Hunter.
  • Dark-Hunter: An Insider’s Guide: is a compilation of 5 of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s untold stories from the Dark Hunter Series (sidenote: see their position in the reading order list, above). This compilation includes: The Promise, Where Angels Fear To Tread, Dark Hunter Christmas, Second Chances, and Fear of Darkness.

Check out my Dark-Hunter Book Reviews for this series

Related posts:

  1. Frequently Asked Question: Should I Read The Chronicle’s of Nick YA Series Within Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter Series?
  2. Book Review – The Dream-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  3. Book Review – Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Dianna June 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Thank you so much for this website. I was very happy to find it. The reading list is so important to those of us playing catch up and having the to be released dates and titles is over the top awesome!
Thank you again,
Dianna

sharon June 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

THANK YOU FOR THE LIST. IT IS NOT EASY TO KEEP UP WITH THE ANTHOLOGIES AND WHERE THEY BELONG IN THE READING ORDER

Maryse June 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

It’s fun when you can follow every single thing that happens in a series, every step of the way. Makes it even more addictive!

judel August 15, 2011 at 7:42 AM

this really helps me. i just started to read your novels but actually, their order makes me dizzy. haha so this really helps. and BTW. i really really like your novels. :D

melissa August 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Ijust wanted to say how much i enjoy the hunter series. i have read and reread your books a thousand times. I want all the series but so far i havent got any i use the library lol. your an amazing writer and i hope you come out with more stories like the dark hunter ones. one of your biggest fans melissa

Jen September 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM

From what I’ve gathered from Google searches, the four Dark Hunter mangas are adaptations of Night Pleasures and Night Embrace. Got addicted to this series from the manga, thinking about picking up the books as well. :)

Christi jordan October 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Did I miss Dimitri and Skylars story, what is the title. Thanks

Maryse October 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

Hi Christi! I think you are referring to Christine Feehan’s “Dark” series:

You can view it here: http://www.maryse.net/reading-order-guide/christine-feehan-dark-series-the-carpathians-reading-order-guide.html

This is a different series from another author called the “Dark Hunter” series.

Sara October 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

I have a question about the reading order; I am looking for the most straight to the point reading list for the entire Dark/Dream/Were Hunters. I don’t need to know about the collections and that keeps tripping me up on Sherrilyn’s home page. I have heard that it really doesnt matter what order you read them in, but I like to stick with the orders in which they are “meant” to be read.
Please help, Thank you,
Sara K
On a side note:
Do the Dragon Swan and Fear the Darkness books have anything to do with the Dark/Dream/Were Hunter characters?

Maryse October 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Sara… I’ve read the entire series. This is THE list. If you want every moment the author has written in that world, in the correct order, with all of it’s characters – this is the list. Sometimes, she’ll introduce some dark-hunters in a dream-hunter book and sometimes the were-hunters and the dark-hunters work together. I mean, even Fantasy Lover which is not considered an official Dark Hunter book, IS part of the series, because it introduces us to the “Greek Gods” and to one specific hero that becomes a part of the Dark-Hunters in his own way in future books. Introduces us to some future characters too.

I hope this helps!

Kelly October 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

You are my hero!! Thank you thank you thank you!! I’m obbessed with these books and I have need to know everything. but had no idea when to read the short stories. the list on Kenyon site confuses me. there is just so much but her books are amazing i only wish i could read them faster but i have to mix in other books so i dont burn out on them….. :)

Tari October 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

I can’t get enough of these books!!! Thankfully my husband got me a Kindle last Christmas so I don’t have to carry the physical books around with me. I take my Kindle EVERYWHERE I GO!!!!! I’m lucky it fits in my purse. I get a minute…I’m reading.

Tari October 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM

I tried to sign up for the free ebook and it keeps telling me I am not old enough!! HA!!! It’d been over 30 YEARS since I needed to be carded, and THAT was for alcohol!!! What’s wrong?

Maryse October 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

Tari! Is the free e-book,that you are referring to, on the Sherrilyn Kenyon website? You might want to email her contact page to let them know, in case this is something they can fix.

Elleivahn November 16, 2011 at 9:29 PM

After reading most of the books and trying to put them in order in my mind without any direction; THANK YOU. The dark-hunters (with a dash) always all have loop-holes…which gets confusing when they bring in new heroes and goddesses of whatever their needs confusing the reader. Reading these to fulfill the time between BDB & Fallen Angels. Thanks again for the order to the chaos.

Rebekah December 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

I love how you have everything properly listed. Thank you for taking the time to do so. I never got into the dream_Hunter series but I do enjoy the Dark_Hunter series there is just something compelling about those Dark_Hunters.

Thank you again for keeping your lists up to date.

I do so enjoy your site!

sarah December 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM

To read this series, do i follow the list EXACTLY? like reading the dark hunter until til book 10, then read dream hunter one and follow on? adding in the anthologies aswell as they appear in the list?

Maryse December 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Hi Sarah! To enjoy it in it’s full context, yes.

Cassie December 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Hi! I was just wondering where the short story “The Promise” fits in with THE list? I couldn’t find it. Thanks!

Erin January 16, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Thank you SO much for doing this! I had to stop most of my FUN reading while I was in college and then grad school and am WAY behind but it’s been so long, lol, that I need to start at the beginning.

Question, though, where do the Were-Hunter books fit in? I’m confused.

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