🎯 Where Should I Start?
ⓘ About Gwen Hunter
The reception of Hunter’s literary works has been notably positive. For instance, “Bloodring,” one of her works, garnered favorable reviews. Monsters and Critics described it as “an entertaining first volume in a promising new series,” even though it had some rough edges. Notably, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews also reviewed it positively, with Publishers Weekly particularly impressed by its “strong, cliffhanger ending.” In 1997, Gwen Hunter began the publication of the Dr. Rhea Lynch series. The series lasted five books, concluding in 2008.
All Book Series by Gwen Hunter
Blood of the Earth
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2016 Pen name · Faith Hunter
Unpredictable Magic
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026 Pen name · Faith Hunter
Urban Shaman
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2005 Anthology · C.E. Murphy
Easy Pickings
Book 8 of 13 · published 2012 Pen name · Faith Hunter, With: C.E. Murphy
Banshee Cries
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2020 Anthology · C.E. Murphy
Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gwen Hunter?
The reception of Hunter's literary works has been notably positive. For instance, "Bloodring," one of her works, garnered favorable reviews. Monsters and Critics described it as "an entertaining first volume in a promising new series," even though it had some rough edges.
Which Gwen Hunter series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DeLande series, the earliest of Gwen Hunter's multi-book series: it opens with Betrayal (1994) and runs to 3 books across 1994–1997, ending with Law of the Wild (1997). Gwen Hunter's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Gwen Hunter written?
Gwen Hunter has 97 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1990 and 2026. 79 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the Jane Yellowrock series with 29 books — and 18 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Gwen Hunter's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Gwen Hunter's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Garrick Travis (1990–1992, 2 books), DeLande (1994–1997, 3 books) and Rhea Lynch, M.D. (2002–2013, 5 books), plus 7 more.
How are Gwen Hunter's books organised into series?
This guide splits Gwen Hunter's 97 books into 10 named series and 18 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Jane Yellowrock (29 books, 2009–2022); Walker Papers (13 books, 2005–2020); Jane Yellowrock Short Stories/Novellas (12 books, 2013–2016); Soulwood (6 books, 2016–2024); Junkyard Cats (5 books, 2020–2026), plus 5 further series.