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Tale from the Archives Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tale from the Archives 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 Tale from the Archives series? Start with "Darkest before the Darkwater" (2011) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Tale from the Archives reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Darkest before the Darkwater
2011
Sins of the Father
2012
Merry Christmas, Verity Fitzroy (By: Pip Ballantine)
2012
A Christmas to Die for (With: Pip Ballantine)
2015
Tangi a te Ruru / The Cry of the Morepork (By: Pip Ballantine)
2016
A Very Southern Christmas (By: Pip Ballantine)
2018
The Touch of Hine-nui-te-po (By: Pip Ballantine)
2018
No Longer Dreams
2005
Podthology: The Pod Complex
2011
Gimme Shelter
2012
Obsidian
2012
Ministry Protocol
2013
No Additional Postage Necessary
2015
Magical Mechanications
2016
The Books & Braun Dossier
2023
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