If you are new to the Adept Universe, you might want to start by reading the novels, then the shorts and novellas. Click here for just the main novels (with the book covers and extra info about characters, etc).
If reading from the beginning is too overwhelming, possible entry points into the Adept Universe are set in bold and marked with an asterisk.
Or DOWNLOAD THE ADEPT UNIVERSE READING ORDER PDF.
THE READING ORDER OF THE ADEPT UNIVERSE
(as of June 2023)
Novelette: In But A Moment (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.1) (Kandy 0.25)
Novelette: In Less Than a Moment (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.2) (Kandy 0.5)
Novelette: At Just the Right Moment (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.3) (Gabby 0.5)
Short: From One Moment to the Next (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.4) (Kandy 0.75)
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1)*
Short: Anchored in the Moment (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.5) (Audrey 0.5)
Short: A Difficult Funeral (Dowser 1.5)
Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Bloody Magic (Dowser 2)
Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser 3)
I See Me (Oracle 1)*
Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4)
Maps, Artifacts, and Other Arcane Magic (Dowser 5)
I See You (Oracle 2)
Artifacts, Dragons, and Other Lethal Magic (Dowser 6)
I See Us (Oracle 3)
Novelette: The Graveyard Kiss (Reconstructionist 0.5)
Catching Echoes (Reconstructionist 1)*
Short: Dawn Bytes (Reconstructionist 1.5)
Tangled Echoes (Reconstructionist 2)
Short: An Uncut Key (Reconstructionist 2.5)
Unleashing Echoes (Reconstructionist 3)
Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magic (Dowser 7)
Misfits, Gemstones, and Other Shattered Magic (Dowser 8)
Novelettes (collection): Graveyards, Visions, and Other Things that Byte (Dowser 8.5)
Gemstones, Elves, and Other Insidious Magic (Dowser 9)
The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0)*
Novelette: Close to Home (Amplifier 0.5)
Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1)
Bonds and Broken Dreams (Amplifier 2)
Mystics and Mental Blocks (Amplifier 3)
Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4)
Short: The Music Box (Amplifier 4.5)
Instincts and Impostors (Amplifier 5)
Endings and Empathy (Amplifier 6)
Misplaced Souls (Misfits 1)
Novelette: A Momentary Misunderstanding (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.6) (Burgundy 0.5)
Awakening Infinity (Archivist 0)*
Invoking Infinity (Archivist 1)
Short: A Momentary Retrieval (Moments of the Adept Universe 0.7) (Archivist 1.5)
Compelling Infinity (Archivist 2)
Revealing Infinity (Archivist 3)(Coming Soon)
Novelette: Soulmates, Doorways, and Other Unruly Magic (Dowser 9.5)*
Notes:
- The Moments of the Adept Universe shorts 1 through 7 can be found collected in Moments of the Adept Universe 1.
- The Dowser Series is written in trilogies: Dowser 1-3, Dowser 4-6, and Dowser 7-9, so please expect the overall story arcs to take the full three books to resolve.
- A Difficult Funeral (Dowser 1.5) is a free ‘flash fiction’ found on MCD’s blog under Extras and Freebies.
- The Reconstructionist Series is a complete trilogy.
- The Reconstructionist shorts are bundled together in the Reconstructionist Short Story Bundle.
- The Amplifier series is an ongoing series.
- Close to Home is bundled with Amplifier 0.
- The Music Box is bundled with Amplifier 4.
- The Misfits of the Adept Universe series contains standalone novels that tie back to the main universe and are therefore best read in order. It is an ongoing series.
- The Archivist Series is an ongoing series.
- Dowser 9.5 is technically set outside/beyond the current timeline.
Welp. Time to read everything again in order 😀
Same here, I think I’m going to wait until the Moments of the Adept comes out so that I can read it ALL in order though 😀
Challenge accepted!
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I love so much that you have this list, so helpful! I hate reading stuff out of order of events, so it’s nice knowing we’ve got this list.
Gertie! 💗
I noticed the list says:
Novelette: Close to Home (Archivist 0.5)
But is that an Amplifier prequel?
🤬 Thank you!! 🤬
Just finished going all the way through again. That was SO FUN. I was reminded of so many little things that come together in the grand story so well. SPOILERS AHEAD;
Cannot wait to find out what happens between Mory and Liam. And what about Freddie? I am willing Declan to disappear so that Wisteria and Kett can be together as the best couple in all the Adept universe. Will the elves finally come to an agreement? Will Emma meet Jade?! Will Warner meet Sisu? Oh, and what about Dusk and Evenfall’s awakening of her power? What secrets are hidden for her still? So many, soooo many. And what is Kellan? The runes?! Oh oh and what about Kandy’s lover that tried to use her in the pack? What happens when her mother dies?! Where’s Desmond? Has the Oracle given birth? Who else will make babies or get married? Will there be anyone for poor Tony? Just. So. Many. Questions. So many more adventures. I hope you get back to Jade, she’s so mesmerizing. Why are amplifiers such a big deal? Why are the twins kept out of the academy?! Will they ever find Bee?! Can we get a Dragon family tree for everyone?
Thank you for taking us all over the world on these adventures. Keep writing, we’ll keep reading!
Well … that’s a lot of questions/thoughts/feedback. And the reply deserves a blog post all of itself … writing it now!
What a gift, thank you!! I legit p i m p you out to EVERYONE I know. “Do you like urban fantasy and cupcakes? You gotta read….” And it’s really so much more than just that.
I read too many books to remember names. When a new book is published, I get the pleasure of rereading the previous titles,so I’m just starting Amp#4. Because of course I have #5 waiting on my Kindle. I also am eagerly looking forward to Emma and Jade meeting. I really want them to get along- or be friends- or at least not fight! Maybe there could be ginger snap cupcakes?