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      The Phoenix Chronicles in Order

      by Lori Handeland

      The Phoenix Chronicles series is best read in order, starting with Phoenix Rising, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Elizabeth Phoenix, a former police officer turned demon hunter, teams up with her ex-lover Jimmy Sanducci to battle supernatural threats and prevent an apocalyptic event in a hidden world of monsters.

      🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

      Phoenix Chronicles Books in Order

      7 books total • 4 main + 3 extra stories

      Complete reading order for the Phoenix Chronicles.

      #
      Title
      Date
      Rating
      0.25
      There Will Be Demons
      Short story · Hex Appeal
      Jun 2012
      0.5
      In the Beginning
      Jan 2008
      4
      Chaos Bites
      May 2010

      Decimal numbers (e.g. 2.5) indicate books that fall between the main numbered titles in the series.

      How to Read the Phoenix Chronicles

      🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

      Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

      Publication order provides the best experience for the Phoenix Chronicles series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own supernatural investigation and resolution, yet Elizabeth’s personal growth, key relationships, and the larger battle against demonic forces carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of Elizabeth’s return to hunting and her early reconnection with Jimmy, along with the building emotional and apocalyptic stakes that deepen later books.

      Explanation of reading order types

      About the Phoenix Chronicles

      Series Premise

      The Phoenix Chronicles follows Elizabeth Phoenix as she uses her psychic abilities to hunt demons and other supernatural creatures. Reunited with Jimmy Sanducci, she uncovers ancient prophecies and conspiracies while struggling with trust, power, and the personal cost of their dangerous work.

      Main Characters

      The series centers on Elizabeth Phoenix, a tough and gifted demon hunter, and Jimmy Sanducci, her complicated ex-lover and fellow warrior. Their evolving relationship and interactions with other supernatural allies and enemies drive much of the story.

      Setting

      The stories take place in modern-day America, moving between everyday locations and hidden supernatural realms where demons and ancient evils threaten humanity.

      Tone & Themes

      The tone blends dark urban fantasy with romantic tension and suspense. Central themes include redemption and trust, the burden of power, love complicated by duty, and humanity’s fight against overwhelming darkness.

      Is This Series Worth Reading?

      This series appeals to readers who enjoy paranormal romance with strong action, demon-hunting plots, complex relationships, and high-stakes supernatural battles.

      Content Warnings and Heat Level

      Includes violence, demonic horror, and explicit sexual content; high heat level. Intended for adult readers.

      The Phoenix Chronicles series combines intense demon-hunting action with deep emotional and romantic arcs. Reading the books in order lets Elizabeth and Jimmy’s story and the growing apocalyptic threat unfold with full impact.

      FAQ

      How many books are in the Phoenix Chronicles?

      7 books total: 4 main + 3 extra stories

      When will the next book in the series be released?

      No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Dances with Demons, was published in February 2014.

      When was the most recent book released?

      Dances with Demons was published in February 2014.

      What was the first book in the series?

      The first book in the series is In the Beginning, published in January 2008.

      What genre is the Phoenix Chronicles?

      The series primarily falls into the Paranormal Romance genre.

      Do you need to read the Phoenix Chronicles in order?

      It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

      What is the Phoenix Chronicles about?

      The Phoenix Chronicles follows Elizabeth Phoenix as she uses her psychic abilities to hunt demons and other supernatural creatures. Reunited with Jimmy Sanducci, she uncovers ancient prophecies and conspiracies while struggling with trust, power, and the personal cost of their dangerous work.

      Is the Phoenix Chronicles finished?

      The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.