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The Alex Stern (Ninth House) series by Leigh Bardugo is a dark fantasy and occult mystery series that began with the publication of Ninth House in 2019. It follows Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a 20-year-old Yale freshman and trauma survivor with the ability to see ghosts. After being offered a full scholarship to Yale despite having dropped out of high school, she is recruited into Lethe House, the ninth house at Yale, to monitor the eight secret societies at the university, which engage in dangerous occult practices. The series continues with Hell Bent, released in 2023, and includes a third book, Dead Beat, scheduled for release in 2026. The narrative is set within the fictionalized Yale University and centers on Alex’s experiences as she navigates the hidden magical world within the institution.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Leigh Bardugo
Galaxy "Alex" Stern, raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands and the sole survivor at twenty of an unsolved multiple homicide, is offered a full ride…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Leigh Bardugo
Galaxy "Alex" Stern is determined to break Darlington out of purgatory by finding a gateway to the underworld and stealing a soul out of hell, even…
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2026 · Leigh Bardugo
Dead Beat is a 2026 book by Leigh Bardugo. It is book 3 of the series Alex Stern (Ninth House).
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Alex Stern (Ninth House) books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Ninth House”. Start with “Ninth House.”
How many books are in the Alex Stern (Ninth House) series?
We list 3 books by Leigh Bardugo , published between 2019–2026.
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