The Unorthodox Chronicles Books in Order

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The The Unorthodox Chronicles series by James J. Butcher includes 3 books published between 2022–2024.

✓ All 3 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Dead Man's Hand

    Dead Man's Hand

    2022 · James J. Butcher

    In the tradition of his renowned father, James J. Butcher’s debut novel is a brilliant urban fantasy about a young man who must throw out the magical…

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  2. Cover of Long Past Dues

    Long Past Dues

    2023 · James J. Butcher

    Grimsby, the newest Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself in hot water when he intercepts a friend’s case in this…

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  3. Cover of Cold Iron Task

    Cold Iron Task

    2024 · James J. Butcher

    Grimsby, a junior Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself on the other side of the law in this spellbinding urban…

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Grim Folk Tale📅 Expected Oct 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Unorthodox Chronicles books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Dead Man's Hand”. Start with “Dead Man's Hand.”

How many books are in the The Unorthodox Chronicles series?

We list 3 books by James J. Butcher , published between 2022–2024.

When is the next The Unorthodox Chronicles book released?

The next book is “Grim Folk Tale”, book 4 in the series, expected Oct 20, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

Where can I buy the The Unorthodox Chronicles 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.