





Kate Daniels
10 books
The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews has 10 books. Start with Magic Bites (2007), then read the rest in the order below.
Kate Daniels reading order

Magic Bites
Ilona Andrews
In a world where magic and technology wage an endless war, Atlanta has become a dangerous battleground where the rules of reality shift without warning. When magic surges, planes fall from the sky and electricity dies; when it recedes, guns fire and spells crumble—leaving the city's inhabitants caught between two unstable forces. Kate Daniels, a sword-wielding warrior with a dangerous secret and a sharp tongue to match, has spent her life keeping a low profile despite the magical power flowing through her veins. But when her guardian is brutally murdered, Kate faces an impossible choice: remain hidden and safe, or hunt down a supernatural killer and risk exposing everything she's worked to conceal. In this gritty urban fantasy debut, Ilona Andrews introduces a fierce protagonist navigating a world of werebears, necromancers, and blood-controlled vampires, where survival means making impossible choices and the right path is rarely the safe one.

Magic Burns
Ilona Andrews
In a city where magic ebbs and flows, mercenary Kate Daniels faces her most dangerous challenge yet when a rare, powerful flare unleashes divine forces. Tasked with retrieving stolen maps for Atlanta's shape-shifting clan, Kate uncovers a plot far grander and more perilous than she imagined. As gods manifest and vie for power during the chaotic surge, the fate of the city rests on Kate's ability to navigate this epic struggle and prevent a cataclysmic showdown. This thrilling urban fantasy novel plunges readers into a world of high stakes, ancient powers, and a tenacious heroine fighting for survival.

Magic Strikes
Ilona Andrews
Drafted into service with the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels navigates Atlanta's unpredictable magical landscape where paranormal threats emerge as frequently as the tide. When her werewolf friend Derek is found brutally wounded, Kate launches a desperate investigation that leads her into the Midnight Games—a secretive, no-holds-barred tournament where supernatural creatures compete for supremacy. Alongside Curran, the formidable Lord of the Beasts, Kate uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens to reshape the entire shapeshifting community. As danger escalates and alliances are tested, Kate must rely on her wits, combat skills, and growing connection with Curran to survive both the tournament's deadly challenges and the dark forces manipulating events from the shadows. This action-packed installment in the Kate Daniels series combines urban fantasy intrigue with high-stakes paranormal combat.

Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, Book 4)
Ilona Andrews
In a city where magic reigns and mythical creatures walk among humans, Kate Daniels finds herself entangled in a dangerous conflict that strikes closer to home than ever before. When a brutal fight erupts between rival factions, Kate's investigation uncovers a threat from the distant past, a figure intimately connected to her own lineage. This ancient enemy, a warrior who once fought alongside her father, poses a challenge that may even test the formidable alliance between Kate and Curran, the powerful Beast Lord. As the lines between friend and foe blur and the stakes escalate, Kate must confront not only a formidable adversary but also the complex ties of family and loyalty.

Magic Slays
Ilona Andrews
In a city fractured by magical conflict, Kate Daniels navigates the treacherous landscape of post-war Atlanta, where paranormal threats lurk around every corner. Having left the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, Kate struggles to establish her own business, facing reputational damage and the intimidating presence of her Beast Lord mate. When a mysterious vampire outbreak escalates, she must race against time to uncover the truth and protect the city from a danger that could consume everything she holds dear.

Magic Rises
Ilona Andrews
In a city where magic runs wild, mercenary Kate Daniels and the Beast Lord Curran face a devastating crisis: shapeshifting children are dying before they can reach adulthood. A rare medicine offers hope, but its secrets are held by distant European packs, leaving Atlanta desperate. When an offer arises to arbitrate a dispute in exchange for the life-saving cure, Kate and Curran must weigh the potential for a deadly trap against the lives of the Pack's youngest members. The fate of their community hangs in the balance as they navigate treacherous alliances and confront the true cost of survival.

Magic Breaks
Ilona Andrews
In a world teetering on the brink of war, Kate Daniels, mate to the Beast Lord, finds her plate overflowing with responsibilities. Not only must she keep her investigative business thriving, but she's also tasked with preparing her people for an onslaught from the formidable Roland, an ancient entity of immense power. As Roland's influence grows and his dark shadow stretches across the land, Kate's unique connection to him puts everyone she cares about in grave danger. When a murder at a crucial supernatural summit threatens to ignite an all-out conflict, Kate is thrust into a desperate race against time to find the killer before everything she holds dear is consumed by flames.

Magic Shifts
Ilona Andrews
In a world where magic and technology clash, Kate Daniels and her mate Curran Lennart navigate a new chapter after leaving the Pack. Curran, seeking a challenge, takes on a stake in the Mercenary Guild, only to find resistance from its members. As they confront this unexpected opposition, Kate and Curran must forge their own path, testing their bond and their skills against new adversaries. This installment delves deeper into their evolving relationship and the complex dynamics of power and loyalty in their unique urban fantasy setting.

Magic Binds
Ilona Andrews
In the heart of post-Shift Atlanta, where magic is a volatile force, mercenary Kate Daniels faces her most daunting challenge yet. As Kate and the former Beast Lord, Curran, prepare to solidify their union, dark omens and ancient prophecies threaten to tear them apart. Kate's father, Roland, continues his relentless pursuit of power, while a chilling prediction foretells devastation should Kate marry the man she loves. With the odds stacked against them and the fate of Atlanta hanging in the balance, Kate must confront impossible choices and defy destiny itself.

Magic Triumphs
Ilona Andrews
Kate Daniels has come a long way from working alone as a paranormal troubleshooter in the volatile, magic-ravaged Atlanta of the post-Shift world. Now married to Curran and expecting a child, she must balance the demands of family, allies, and leadership while confronting a threat that could endanger everything she has built. As old enemies and powerful forces converge, Kate faces a final test of her courage, loyalty, and extraordinary abilities. Blending urban fantasy, mythology, romance, and action, this climactic installment celebrates the bonds of family and friendship while bringing Kate’s remarkable journey to a thrilling conclusion.