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      The Marnie Baranuik Files Series in Order

      by A.J. Aalto

      The Marnie Baranuik Files series is best read in order, starting with Death Rejoices, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Marnie Baranuik, a snarky forensic psychic, works with the FBI to solve paranormal crimes while managing her complicated relationships with the living and the undead.

      🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

      The Marnie Baranuik Files Books in Order

      6 books total • 5 main + 1 extra story

      Complete reading order for The Marnie Baranuik Files series.

      #
      Title
      Date
      Rating
      1
      Touched
      Oct 2011
      2
      Death Rejoices
      Apr 2013
      4
      Wrath & Bones
      Dec 2015
      5
      Blightmare
      Jan 2017
      5.5
      Stiff Competition
      Sep 2017

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

      How to Read The Marnie Baranuik Files series

      🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

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

      Publication order gives the best experience for the Marnie Baranuik Files series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a specific investigation. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series, particularly Marnie’s growth and her bonds with key allies. Readers who begin with a later book miss the foundational events of Marnie’s early cases and personal struggles that shape later emotional stakes and conflicts.

      Explanation of reading order types

      About The Marnie Baranuik Files series

      Series Premise

      The Marnie Baranuik Files series follows Marnie as she uses her psychic abilities to investigate supernatural cases for the FBI. Each book centers on a new mystery involving ghosts, vampires, and other paranormal threats.

      Main Characters

      The series centers on Marnie Baranuik, a talented and irreverent psychic medium, along with her vampire companion and FBI colleagues.

      Setting

      The stories take place in a contemporary world where psychic abilities and supernatural beings coexist with ordinary human society.

      Tone & Themes

      The tone is humorous and suspenseful with strong paranormal elements. Central themes include balancing personal life with dangerous work, loyalty, self-acceptance, and the complexities of human-supernatural relationships.

      Is This Series Worth Reading?

      This series appeals to readers who enjoy urban fantasy mysteries, witty heroines, paranormal investigations, and stories blending humor with supernatural intrigue.

      Content Warnings and Heat Level

      Includes violence, mature language, and romantic content; suitable for adult readers.

      The Marnie Baranuik Files series delivers entertaining stories of psychic crime-solving and personal growth. Reading the books in order allows Marnie’s journey and key relationships to unfold most effectively.

      FAQ

      How many books are in The Marnie Baranuik Files series?

      6 books total: 5 main + 1 extra story

      When will the next book in the series be released?

      No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Stiff Competition, was published in September 2017.

      When was the most recent book released?

      Stiff Competition was published in September 2017.

      What was the first book in the series?

      The first book in the series is Touched, published in October 2011.

      What genre is The Marnie Baranuik Files series?

      The series primarily falls into the Dark Fantasy genre.

      Do you need to read The Marnie Baranuik Files series 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 Marnie Baranuik Files series about?

      The Marnie Baranuik Files series follows Marnie as she uses her psychic abilities to investigate supernatural cases for the FBI. Each book centers on a new mystery involving ghosts, vampires, and other paranormal threats.

      Is The Marnie Baranuik Files series finished?

      The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.