Lives of the Mayfair Witches Books in Order

Anne Rice's Gothic trilogy follows the Mayfair family, a New Orleans dynasty of witches bound for generations to a spirit named Lasher. Neurosurgeon Rowan Mayfair and her kin confront their bloodline's dark legacy and the ancient race known as the Taltos.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Witching Hour

    The Witching Hour

    1990 · Anne Rice

    When neurosurgeon Rowan Mayfair is pulled into the legacy of her New Orleans family, she discovers a centuries-old dynasty of witches haunted by a…

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  2. Cover of Lasher

    Lasher

    1993 · Anne Rice

    Picking up after the events at the Mayfair mansion, the spirit Lasher has finally taken physical form, and his presence sends ripples of danger…

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  3. Cover of Taltos

    Taltos

    1994 · Anne Rice

    Ashlar, an ancient and lonely member of a near-vanished race called the Taltos, has lived quietly for centuries when events draw him back toward the…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reading-order guides (e.g. The Literary Lifestyle, Parade), reflecting that the trilogy was written and is best read in the order it was published. Start with “The Witching Hour.”

How many books are in the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series?

We list 3 books by Anne Rice , published between 1990–1994.

Where can I buy the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.