Where Can I Find A Complete Meredith Gentry Series Order List?

Can someone share the proper reading order for the Merry Gentry fae series? Seeing conflicting lists about which book comes after A Lick of Frost.
2026-08-02 06:27:24
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JackSky
JackSky
Story Finder HR Specialist
I judge a list by whether it includes 'A Shiver of Light'. If it doesn't, it's outdated. That book came out in 2014 and is the most recent. Any list that ends with 'Divine Misdemeanors' (2009) is missing the final (for now) installment. This is a quick litmus test when you're evaluating a source.

It's a simple check. Scroll to the bottom of the list. Is the eighth book there? If yes, it's a contemporary list. If no, close the tab and move on. This saves time when sifting through search results. The publication of 'A Shiver of Light' is the dividing line between current and obsolete information for this series.
2026-08-03 22:06:44
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LaneCole
LaneCole
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I made my own list in a note-taking app. I included the title, publication year, and a one-sentence reminder of the major plot point to jog my memory. For Meredith Gentry, it looks like: 1. A Kiss of Shadows (2000) – Merry goes public. 2. A Caress of Twilight (2002) – Court intrigue in LA... and so on. Having my own annotated list is the most useful thing ever for series with long waits between books.

I recommend this method to anyone. It forces you to engage with the order and understand it. You can add where you found each book (library, Kindle, paperback) and your rating. It turns a simple list into a personal reading journal for that series.
2026-08-04 07:33:24
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HappySpot
HappySpot
Honest Reviewer Electrician
Watching this thread is like seeing a masterclass in information literacy. People are suggesting official sources, crowd-sourced wikis, physical book cues, social media, libraries, podcasts—the whole ecosystem of how we find knowledge about books in the digital age. It's kind of beautiful in a nerdy way.

The question 'Where can I find a list?' has so many valid answers, each reflecting a different way of engaging with media. Some want authority, some want community, some want convenience. We're all looking for the same truth, but we trust different paths to get there. Anyway, I got my answer three posts ago. Just observing now.
2026-08-05 21:38:38
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LuxRoss
LuxRoss
Longtime Reader HR Specialist
I think the obsession with a 'complete' list is interesting. Does it include the out-of-print chapbooks? The British editions with different covers? The omnibus editions that collect two books in one? For most readers, the eight novels and two key short stories are the complete list. But for a collector, the definition of 'complete' changes.

A list for a collector would need to document every ISBN, every cover variant, every format. That's a different beast. So your answer depends on your goal: reading or collecting. For reading, any of the methods mentioned here work. For collecting, you need bibliographic resources like the ISFDB or dedicated collector forums.
2026-08-06 05:36:58
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TessaTate
TessaTate
Book Clue Finder Teacher
Just type 'Meredith Gentry series in order' into Google. The first result is usually from a site like How to Read Me or Book Series in Order. Those sites exist solely to answer this question. They provide a bulleted list, often with links to buy. It's quick, simple, and designed for this exact search intent.

I use these sites all the time for series. They're not always 100% perfect on tiny details like short story placement, but for the core novel order, they're reliable. They also usually note if a series is incomplete. Bookmark the page, and you're set. It's the lowest-friction solution for anyone who just wants to start reading without a deep dive into fan resources.
2026-08-07 16:13:32
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