Twelve Houses Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Twelve Houses books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Mystic and Rider
Buy on Amazon2005
The Thirteenth House
Buy on Amazon2006
Dark Moon Defender
Buy on Amazon2006
Reader and Raelynx
Buy on Amazon2007
Fortune and Fate
Buy on Amazon2008
Shifter and Shadow
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Twelve Houses series is publication order: 1. Mystic and Rider (2005), 2. The Thirteenth House (2006), 3. Dark Moon Defender (2006), 4. Reader and Raelynx (2007), 5. Fortune and Fate (2008), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Twelve Houses series by Sharon Shinn contains 6 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Twelve Houses series is written by Sharon Shinn. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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