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Series

Deadman's Cross

3 books

The Deadman's Cross series by Sherrilyn Kenyon has 2 books. Start with Deadmen Walking (2017), then read the rest in the order below.

Deadman's Cross reading order

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Deadmen Walking

Sherrilyn Kenyon

In a world where the sea conceals ancient powers and the dead do not always remain silent, a notorious crew of cursed sailors is drawn into a dangerous conflict that could determine the fate of both mortals and immortals. Bound by betrayal, haunted by their pasts, and forced to confront forces far greater than themselves, these hardened outcasts must decide whether redemption is still possible. Blending swashbuckling historical adventure with paranormal romance, mythology, and dark humor, the novel explores loyalty, sacrifice, vengeance, and the enduring power of love.

Paranormal RomanceRomanceUrban Fantasy
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Death Doesn't Bargain

Sherrilyn Kenyon

In this thrilling second installment of the Deadman’s Cross series, a band of cursed pirates and supernatural outcasts must confront an ancient threat that refuses to stay buried. As old enemies resurface and alliances are tested, the Deadmen are drawn into a dangerous struggle involving betrayal, vengeance, and the fate of both the living and the dead. Blending dark fantasy, swashbuckling adventure, romance, and mythology, the novel delivers Sherrilyn Kenyon’s signature mix of high-stakes action and emotionally charged supernatural storytelling.

FantasyParanormal RomanceDark Fantasy
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At Death's Door

Sherrilyn Kenyon

At Death’s Door plunges readers into a high-stakes struggle where survival, identity, and the supernatural collide. When a fate-shifting force seems to close in from every direction, the story follows a determined protagonist navigating ominous revelations, dangerous alliances, and escalating threats—each choice drawing them closer to the edge between life and the beyond. With its pulse-fast tension and character-driven intensity, the novel explores themes of mortality, sacrifice, and the cost of power. Kenyon’s distinctive, emotionally charged voice brings a darkly immersive blend of suspense and mythic danger that keeps the pages turning to the very brink.

RomanceParanormal RomanceDark Fantasy