Anton Strout

2 series 7 books in order

Anton Strout is the author of the Spellmason Chronicles and the Simon Canderous series. He was born in the Berkshire Hills, mere miles from writing heavyweights Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. He currently lives in historic Jackson Heights, New York (where nothing paranormal ever really happens, he assures you). In his scant spare time, he is an always writer, a sometimes actor, sometimes musician, occasional RPGer, and the world's most casual and controller-smashing video gamer. He currently works in the exciting world of publishing and, yes, it is as glamorous as it sounds.

Known for
A Simon Canderous Novel, A Spellmason Chronicle

Series by Anton Strout

A Simon Canderous Novel

4 books in order · 2008–2011

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    Dead To Me

    2008 · Anton Strout

    A new urban fantasy featuring a man working on the right side of law-with talents that come from left field. Psychometry-the power to touch an object…

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    Deader Still

    2009 · Anton Strout

    It’s hard to defeat evil on a budget. Just ask Simon Canderous. FROM THE AUTHOR OF DEAD TO ME. View our feature on Anton Strout’s Deader Still.It’s…

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    Dead Matter

    2010 · Anton Strout

    Shaking up the spirits of Manhattan The spirit populace of Manhattan doesn't appreciate its well-deserved RIP being disturbed, and Department of…

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    Dead Waters

    2011 · Anton Strout

    Simon Canderous, of the Department of Extraordinary Affairs, is used to fighting vampires and zombies. But the strange murder of a professor has…

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A Spellmason Chronicle

3 books in order · 2012–2014

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    Alchemystic

    2012 · Anton Strout

    AN OLD FRIEND OF THE FAMILY… Alexandra Belarus is a struggling artist living in New York City, even though her family is rich in real estate,…

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    Stonecast

    2013 · Anton Strout

    NO STONE UNTURNED… Alexandra Belarus was an artist stuck working in her New York family’s business…until she discovered her true legacy—a deep and…

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    Incarnate

    2014 · Anton Strout

    HITTING ROCK BOTTOM When Alexandra Belarus discovered her family’s secret ability to breathe life into stone, she uncovered an entire world of magic…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Anton Strout written?

We list 7 books by Anton Strout across 2 series, published between 2008–2014 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Anton Strout's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Dead To Me.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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