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The Undead series, written by MaryJanice Davidson and published by Berkley Books from 2004 to 2011, is a paranormal romance series centered on supernatural beings, particularly vampires and werewolves. The stories often feature Betsy Taylor, a vampire queen navigating personal and supernatural challenges, while exploring relationships and conflicts between different supernatural groups. The series is noted for its humor, character development, and departure from typical paranormal romance tropes.

✓ All 16 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Undead and Unemployed

    Undead and Unemployed

    2004 · MaryJanice Davidson · 🏆 1 award & honors

    Undead and Unemployed is a 2004 novel by MaryJanice Davidson that follows Betsy Taylor, a newly turned vampire who becomes the Queen of Vampires and…

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  2. Cover of Undead and unwed

    Undead and unwed

    2004 · MaryJanice Davidson

    Betsy Taylor loses her job and is killed in a car accident, but she cannot stay dead. She is haunted by the belief that she is the prophesied vampire…

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    Undead and unappreciated

    2005 · MaryJanice Davidson

    The third novel in the Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson, told from the point of view of Betsy Taylor, reluctant Vampire Queen and…

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  4. Undead and Unpopular

    2006

    As Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor approaches the big 3-1 (in human years, that is), she has a lot on her plate. There are wedding plans to finalize, with…

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    Dead and loving it

    2006 · MaryJanice Davidson

    MaryJanice Davidson, a USA Today bestselling author, is known for her unique blend of humor, romance, and supernatural elements. In this collection,…

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    Undead and unreturnable

    2006 · MaryJanice Davidson

    This title belongs to Undead, a paranormal romance book series written by MaryJanice Davidson and published through Berkley Books, launched in 2004…

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    Undead and unworthy

    2008 · MaryJanice Davidson

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  8. Cover of Undead and Uneasy

    Undead and Uneasy

    2008 · MaryJanice Davidson

    Weddings are never easy. But when you're Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor, they can become downright deadly. In the days leading up to the wedding, Betsy…

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    Undead and unwelcome

    2009 · MaryJanice Davidson

    A 2009 novel by MaryJanice Davidson. Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor takes the body of her deceased werewolf friend Antonia to Cape Cod, unsure if the…

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  10. Cover of Undead and unfinished

    Undead and unfinished

    2010 · MaryJanice Davidson

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    Undead and undermined

    2011 · MaryJanice Davidson

    Undead and Undermined is a 2011 novel by MaryJanice Davidson, part of Undead, a paranormal romance book series published through Berkley Books. The…

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    Undead and unstable

    2012 · MaryJanice Davidson

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    Undead and unsure

    2013 · MaryJanice Davidson

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  14. Cover of Undead and unwary

    Undead and unwary

    2014 · MaryJanice Davidson

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  15. Undead and Unforgiven

    2015

    “MaryJanice Davidson’s Undead series is laugh-out-loud funny.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers New York Times bestselling author MaryJanice Davidson is…

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  16. Undead and Done

    2016

    Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor continues her rule in Hell in the scorchingly funny finale to the Undead series from New York Times bestselling author…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Undead books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Undead and Unemployed”.

How many books are in the Undead series?

We list 16 books by MaryJanice Davidson , published between 2004–2016.

Where can I buy the Undead 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.