Darkest Powers Books in Order

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The Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong follows a group of genetically altered teenagers who possess supernatural abilities and are pursued by the Edison Group, the organization responsible for their creation. The story centers on Chloe Saunders, a powerful necromancer who struggles to control her powers while evading capture and uncovering the truth about her origins. The series explores themes of identity, friendship, and the challenges of living with extraordinary abilities in a world that does not understand them.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Summoning

    The Summoning

    2008 · Kelley Armstrong

    Chloe Saunders' life changes after she sees her first ghost, which also sees her. From that moment, ghosts surround her and refuse to leave her…

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  2. Cover of The Awakening

    The Awakening

    2009 · Kelley Armstrong

    The Awakening (2009) by Kelley Armstrong follows a teenage girl who discovers she is a necromancer whose powers are out of control after being…

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  3. Cover of The Reckoning

    The Reckoning

    2010 · Kelley Armstrong

    Reckoning is a 2010 novel by Kelley Armstrong. Fifteen-year-old Chloe Saunders and her friends Tori, Simon, and Derek are genetically altered…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Darkest Powers books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Summoning”. Start with “The Summoning.”

How many books are in the Darkest Powers series?

We list 4 books by Kelley Armstrong , published between 2008–2010.

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