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Castlemere Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Castlemere books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Castlemere series? Start with "A Bleeding of Innocents" (1993) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Castlemere reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Bleeding of Innocents
1993
Charisma / Sins of the Heart
1994
Burning Desires / A Taste for Burning
1995
No Birds Sing
1996
Broken Lines
1999
The Hireling's Tale
1999
Changelings
2000
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