Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter timeline

when each title takes place

All 30 books, in publication order

St. Louis, in a world where vampires are legal

Guilty PleasuresA zombie raiser and licensed vampire executioner is forced to investigate vampire murders for the city's most powerful vampire. Horror meets crime noir, no sex scenes

St. Louis, after Guilty Pleasures

The Laughing CorpseA millionaire wants Anita to raise a 300-year-old corpse, and a killer zombie is loose in the city. More horror and police case

St. Louis, near Halloween

Circus of the DamnedAn ancient master vampire comes to town and challenges Jean-Claude. Richard arrives, and the series' love triangle begins

The Lunatic CafeShapeshifters are disappearing, and Anita investigates while deciding whether to marry Richard. The series dives into the werewolf pack

Branson, Missouri

Bloody BonesAnita leaves St. Louis to raise 200-year-old dead in a tourist town and finds something far older than vampires

The Killing DanceThere's a price on Anita's head, and the werewolf pack goes to war. A turning point for the triangle. Has sex scenes

Burnt OfferingsAn arsonist is burning vampires, and the Vampire Council comes to town. Vampire politics and heavy violence. Has sex scenes and torture

a small town in Tennessee

Blue MoonRichard is jailed in Tennessee with the full moon coming, and Anita rushes to get him out. Has sex scenes

Obsidian ButterflyAnita heads to New Mexico to repay Edward a favor and sees the killer's secret life. Very violent, no sex scenes

St. Louis, about 6 months after Blue Moon

Narcissus in ChainsAnita comes home and gains a new power that changes the series. From here, romance weighs as much as the case. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Cerulean SinsAn envoy of Jean-Claude's maker comes to test his court, and a brutal killer is at work in the city. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Incubus DreamsThe longest book in the series: vampires are killing at strip clubs, and Anita tries to control the ardeur. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

MicahNovella: Anita and Micah travel for a zombie-raising job. Short and centered on the couple. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Danse MacabreMaster vampires visit St. Louis, and Anita faces a very ordinary problem. Focused on relationships and politics. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

The HarlequinBeings that even ancient vampires fear to name arrive. More suspense in Jean-Claude's court. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

away from St. Louis, in Jason's father's hometown

Blood NoirA favor for her friend Jason turns into a scandal that threatens Jean-Claude. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Skin TradeA vampire serial killer sends a message from Las Vegas, and Anita goes after him with Edward. More police case. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

FlirtShort novella: a zombie-raising job goes wrong. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

St. Louis, after Skin Trade

BulletThe first vampire wants Anita's body. Focused on relationships and power. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

the Pacific Northwest

Hit ListAnita and Edward hunt a killer in the Pacific Northwest. One of the most case-driven of the later books. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Kiss the DeadVampires kidnap a teenage girl, and Anita, now a U.S. Marshal, goes to get her back. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

AfflictionMicah's father is rotting alive, and zombies hunt by day. More horror. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

JasonErotic novella centered on Jason and his girlfriend, with almost no case. Explicit sex scenes and bondage

Dead IceAnita, now engaged to Jean-Claude, helps the FBI with a case of zombies with trapped souls. Disturbing content. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Crimson DeathDamian's past takes Anita and Edward to Ireland. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

a Florida island

SerpentineA wedding on a Florida island, missing women and a snake lycanthropy. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Sucker PunchAnita has little time to prove whether a condemned wereleopard is innocent. The police case comes back strong. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

RafaelThe wererat king fights for his throne with Anita at his side. Short and centered on Rafael. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

St. Louis, before the wedding

SmolderWith the wedding near, an ancient evil challenges Jean-Claude, now vampire king. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

St. Louis, before the wedding

SlayAnita introduces her devout family to her vampire fiancé. The latest book. Adult romance, with many sex scenes

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