The Others Books in Order

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The Others series by Anne Bishop is a fantasy series consisting of five books published between 2013 and 2017, set in a world where human cities exist alongside powerful supernatural beings known as the Others, including shapeshifters and vampires. The narrative centers on the interactions between humans and these beings, exploring themes of trust, power, and survival, as well as political tensions and personal conflicts within this complex social structure. A central relationship in the series is between Meg Corbyn, a human blood prophet, and Simon Wolfgard, a shape-shifter and leader of a group of Others. Their bond is a key element in efforts to maintain peace in a world marked by instability. The series continues with subsequent books that expand on the world and its characters, maintaining a focus on the evolving dynamics between humans and the Others.

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Written in Red

    Written in Red

    2013 · Anne Bishop

    Written in Red is a 2013 book by Anne Bishop. It is book 1 of the series The Others. Catalog genres: Horror, Fantasy, Literary Fiction. The listed…

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  2. Cover of Murder of Crows

    Murder of Crows

    2014 · Anne Bishop

    Meg Corbyn, a human who has gained the trust of the terra indigene in the Lakeside Courtyard, struggles to understand her place among them. Her…

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  3. Cover of Vision in Silver

    Vision in Silver

    2015 · Anne Bishop

    The novel follows Simon Wolfgard, a shape-shifter leader among the Others, who seeks the help of blood prophet Meg Corbyn to find answers in a world…

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  4. Cover of Marked in Flesh

    Marked in Flesh

    2016 · Anne Bishop

    Marked in Flesh is a novel by Anne Bishop, fourth in the New York Times bestselling series that includes Vision in Silver. After the Others allied…

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  5. Cover of Etched in Bone

    Etched in Bone

    2017 · Anne Bishop

    New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop returns to her world of the Others, where humans live under the threat of powerful shapeshifters and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Others books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Written in Red”. Start with “Written in Red.”

How many books are in the The Others series?

We list 5 books by Anne Bishop , published between 2013–2017.

Where can I buy the The Others books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.