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Noble Dead Saga — by Barb Hendee; J.C. Hendee
Noble Dead Saga Series in Order: 14 books
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Thief of Lives
Book - 2
ON THE HEELS OF DHAMPIR, BARB AND J. C. HENDEE'S ACCLAIMED FANTASY DEBUT, COMES THIEF OF LIVES,THE NEW NOVEL FEATURING MAGIERE AND LEESIL, SLAYERS OF THE UNDEAD.. Magiere the dhampir thinks that her nights of hunting vampires are over. After sett...
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Sister of the Dead
Book - 3
PART VAMPIRE. PART HUMAN. PERFECT HUNTER. THE NOBLE DEAD SAGA CONTINUES AS MAGIERE AND LEESIL, THE SLAYERS OF THE UNDEAD FROM DHAMPIR AND THIEF OF LIVES, EMBARK ON A QUEST TO UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF THEIR MYSTERIOUS ORIGINS-AND THOSE RESPONSIBLE...
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Traitor to the Blood
Book - 4
Now the adventures of Magiere and Leesil continue as they journey into Leesil's battle-scarred homeland, seeking the family--and the secret burden--he abandoned long ago.... Raised in the Warlands as assassin, spy, and slave for Lord Darmouth, Lee...
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Child of a Dead God
Book - 6
For years, Magiere and Leesil have sought a long-forgotten artifact, even though its purpose has been shrouded in mystery. All Magiere knows is that she must keep the orb from falling into the hands of a murdering Noble Dead, her half- brother Welsti...
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In Shade and Shadow
Book - 7
After escaping the castle of ancient vampires with Magiere and Leesil, Wynn Hygeorht has returned to Calm Semi.. home of the Guild of Sagecraft, bearing texts supposedly penned by vampires from the time of the Forgotten History and the Great War. Her...
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Through Stone and Sea
Book - 8
Young scholar Wynn Hygeorht remains determined to recover the ancient texts she brought back from the castle in the Far-lands. She has only one hint to their location: overhearing a whispered dwarven word that suggests the "Stonewalkers" may be invol...
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Of Truth and Beasts
Book - 9
To keep young journeyor Wynn Hygeorht out of the way for as long as possible, the Guild of Sagecraft gives her a tedious mission. But Wynn has her own plans. Along with her companions, the vampire Chane Andraso and Shade, an elven wolf, she sets out ...
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Between Their Worlds
Book - 10
Magiere and Leesil must rescue Wynn Hygeort from her captivity in the Guild of Sagecraft. But Wynn doesn't want to give up access to the ancient scrolls that may help them locate the last of the magical Orbs coveted by the Ancient Enemy....
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The Dog in the Dark
Book - 11
Barb and J.C. Hendee present the latest thrilling novel following the adventures of dhampir Magiere and half-elf Leesil... Barely escaping the city of Calm Seatt -- and the assassins hunting them -- Magiere, Leesil, and the elven dog Chap sail sou...
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A Wind in the Night
Book - 12
In her quest to find the Orb of Spirit, Wynn Hygeorht is torn between two men who hate each other--her vampire protector, Chane Andraso, and the elf Osha, who has tender feelings for her. Now a strange series of clues leads them to a remote keep buil...
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First and Last Sorcerer
Book - 13
Waylaid in their quest for the orb of the Air, Magiere, Leesil, Chap, and Wayfarer have all been wrongly imprisoned. But it is Magiere, the dhampir, who suffers the most as a cloaked interrogator employs telepathic torture. Arriving at the Suman p...
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The Night Voice
Book - 14
The New York Times bestselling authors of First and Last Sorcerer present the final breathtaking chapter in their epic Noble Dead saga.... With much relief, Magiere, Leesil, and Chap prepare to hide the last two of the powerful orbs. Once this las...
Series Premise
The saga centers on Magiere, a fierce dhampir (half-human, half-vampire) bounty hunter, and her enigmatic undead companion Chap, a majay-hì (magically intelligent wolf-like creature), as they travel a war-torn continent hunting vampires and uncovering secrets tied to an ancient evil that threatens all existence. Their journey intertwines with Wynn (a scholarly young sage) and Chane (a conflicted vampire scholar), as the group becomes entangled in prophecies, forbidden knowledge, and battles against both mortal and immortal forces seeking to awaken or control world-ending powers.
The series must be read in publication order. The story is one continuous, multi-trilogy arc: each book builds directly on the previous ones, with escalating stakes, deepening relationships, major revelations about the characters' origins and the overarching threat, and consequences that carry forward. Reading out of sequence would spoil critical plot twists, confuse character motivations and alliances, and destroy the intended cumulative impact—order matters significantly.
Noble Dead Saga Series Characters
Magiere — A dhampir (half-vampire) with a violent past and a terrifying hunger she struggles to control. Fierce, distrustful, and fiercely protective, she is driven by guilt and the need to atone while fearing what she might become.
- Leesil — Magiere’s elven partner and lover, a skilled thief and fighter raised among humans. Charming, quick-witted, and deeply loyal, he carries his own burdens of guilt and cultural displacement.
- Chap — A majay-hì (a Fay-descended wolf-like guardian) bonded to Magiere and Leesil. Wise, telepathic, and fiercely devoted, he serves as both protector and moral compass, with his own mysterious agenda.
- Wynn Hygebryht — A gentle, brilliant young sage from the Guild of Sagecraft who joins the group. Curious, compassionate, and determined to preserve knowledge, she brings intellect and optimism to balance the others’ darker outlooks.
- Chane Andraso — A vampire scholar and former noble whose obsession with knowledge and conflicted feelings for Wynn place him in uneasy alliance with the group. Brilliant, tormented, and morally gray, he represents the seductive pull of power and redemption.
- Supporting cast — Recurring figures include elven leaders, sages, ancient undead, and a wide array of allies and enemies across cultures and centuries.
Setting of the Noble Dead Saga Series
The series is set in a richly detailed medieval-inspired fantasy world spanning multiple continents and cultures. Primary locations include the war-ravaged kingdom of Droevinka (Magiere’s homeland), the scholarly city of Calm Seatt, the forested elven lands of the an’Cróan, the desert realm of the Suman, and the icy northern wastes. Ancient ruins, hidden libraries, vampire-infested castles, and sacred elven groves provide haunting backdrops, while the world feels lived-in: trade routes, diverse peoples (humans, elves, dwarves), and a deep history of magic and conflict shape every journey.
Tone & Themes of the Noble Dead Saga Series
The tone is dark, intense, and emotionally layered, combining gritty action with poignant character moments and a pervasive sense of foreboding. Violence and moral ambiguity are unflinching—battles are brutal, betrayals sting, and the cost of power is high—yet the series never feels nihilistic: hope, loyalty, and the possibility of redemption shine through the darkness. Humor is subtle and character-driven (mostly dry sarcasm or wry observations), while romance is slow-burn, complicated, and deeply felt. The overall mood is immersive and epic—serious, atmospheric, and gripping, with a quiet undercurrent of melancholy that makes the rare moments of warmth and connection all the more powerful.
Barb and J.C. Hendee’s Noble Dead Saga delivers a dark, sweeping epic that masterfully fuses vampire mythology, high fantasy, and intimate character drama into an unforgettable journey. Through Magiere, Leesil, Chap, Wynn, and Chane’s intertwined fates, it explores identity, loyalty, the cost of power, and the search for redemption in a world teetering on the edge of annihilation. The series stands as a modern classic of dark fantasy—intense, atmospheric, and deeply moving—perfect for readers who crave complex characters, rich world-building, and a slow-burn story that rewards patience. It leaves a lasting impression: even in the deepest darkness, bonds of trust and love can hold back the night.
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