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The Dresden Files

by Jim Butcher

25 books Started 2000 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The The Dresden Files is a Fantasy series by Jim Butcher, made up of 25 books published between 2000 and 2026. It begins with Storm Front (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Twelve Months (2026), spanning 26 years of storytelling.

25books
26years active
3decades
~1.1yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Storm Front 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Fool Moon 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Grave Peril 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Summer Knight 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Death Masks 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Blood Rites 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Dead Beat 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Proven Guilty 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 White Night 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Day Off (Short Story) 2008 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Small Favor 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Warrior (Short Story) 2009 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Turn Coat Goodreads Choice Award 2009Full award history → 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 Changes Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Ghost Story Goodreads Choice Award 2011Full award history → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Cold Days 🏆 Goodreads Choice Award 2013Full award history → 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Skin Game Hugo Award 2015Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
18 Journal (Short Story) 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Goodbye (Short Story) 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Peace Talks 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Battle Ground 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Job Placement (Short Story) 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Good People (Short Story) 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Law (Short Story) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Twelve MonthsLatest 2026 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Dresden Files series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Dresden Files series?

Start with Storm Front (2000), the first book in the The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Dresden Files series?

There are 25 books in the The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, published between 2000 and 2026.

What is the first book in the The Dresden Files series?

The first book in the The Dresden Files series is Storm Front, published in 2000 by Jim Butcher.

What is the latest book in the The Dresden Files series?

The most recent book in the The Dresden Files series is Twelve Months (2026) by Jim Butcher.

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About Jim Butcher

"Jim Butcher is a martial arts enthusiast with fifteen years of experience in various styles including Ryukyu Kempo, Tae Kwon Do, Gojo Shorei Ryu, and a sprinkling of Kung Fu. He is a skilled rider and has worked as a summer camp horse wrangler and performed in front of large audiences in both drill riding and stunt riding exhibitions.

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