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Ursula Vernon

Bestselling Author • 15 Series • 60 Books

15
Series
60
Books
15
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Black Dogs Books
Start with: The House of Diamond (2007)
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Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books
Start with: Clockwork Boys (2017)
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Publication Order of Digger Books
Start with: Digger, Volume One (2005)

About Ursula Vernon

Ursula Vernon is best known as a children’s book writer. She is also an artist and illustrator a talent that has been seen in most of her works. Born in 1977, 28th May, she began as an illustrator then delved into writing children novels. She is also best known for ‘Digger’, her Hugo award winning graphic novel. Ursula is a well known writer when it comes to web comics thanks to the likes of Digger, irrational fears and Little Creature. Digger is an anthropomorphic wombat, a story based on fantasy loved by kids. She is also the writer of Nurk and Dragon breath. Her work on ‘The biting of Salamanca’ became a basis for a famous internet meme known as LOL WUT pear. She has also written books for an older audience under the name T. Kingfisher. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Black Dogs Books series, Ursula Vernon has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Ursula Vernon

Publication Order of Black Dogs Books
2 books 2007–2011
1

The House of Diamond

The House of Diamond is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Black Dogs Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2007
2

The Mountain of Iron

The Mountain of Iron continues the Publication Order of Black Dogs Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books
2 books 2017–2018
1

Clockwork Boys

Clockwork Boys continues the Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
2

The Wonder Engine

The Wonder Engine continues the Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Digger Books
8 books 2005–2022
1

Digger, Volume One

Digger, Volume One continues the Publication Order of Digger Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
2

Digger, Volume Two

Digger, Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Digger Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
3

Digger, Volume Three

Digger, Volume Three is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Digger Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2007
4

Digger, Volume Four

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Digger Books with Digger, Volume Four, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2009
5

Digger, Volume Five

Digger, Volume Five continues the Publication Order of Digger Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
6

Digger, Volume Six

Digger, Volume Six continues the Publication Order of Digger Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
7

Digger: The Complete Omnibus

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Digger Books with Digger: The Complete Omnibus, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2013
8

Digger Unearthed

Digger Unearthed continues the Publication Order of Digger Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books
11 books 2009–2016
1

Dragonbreath

Epic adventure awaits in Dragonbreath, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Ursula Vernon has built.

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2009
2

Attack of the Ninja Frogs

Attack of the Ninja Frogs continues the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
3

Curse of the Were-wiener

Curse of the Were-wiener is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2010
4

Lair of the Bat Monster

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books with Lair of the Bat Monster, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2011
5

No Such Thing as Ghosts

No Such Thing as Ghosts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2011
6

Revenge of the Horned Bunnies

Revenge of the Horned Bunnies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2012
7

When Fairies Go Bad

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books with When Fairies Go Bad, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2012
8

Nightmare of the Iguana

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books with Nightmare of the Iguana, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2013
9

The Case of the Toxic Mutants

The Case of the Toxic Mutants is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2013
10

Knight-napped!

Knight-napped! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2014
11

The Frozen Menace

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragonbreath Books with The Frozen Menace, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2016
Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books
6 books 2015–2018
1

Harriet the Invincible

Harriet the Invincible continues the Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
2

Of Mice and Magic

Magic takes center stage in Of Mice and Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Ursula Vernon.

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2016
3

Ratpunzel

Ratpunzel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2016
4

Giant Trouble

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books with Giant Trouble, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2017
5

Whiskerella

Whiskerella continues the Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
6

Little Red Rodent Hood

Little Red Rodent Hood continues the Publication Order of Hamster Princess Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Collections
3 books 2014–2017
1

Toad Words And Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Collections with Toad Words And Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2014
2

The Halcyon Fairy Book

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Collections with The Halcyon Fairy Book, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2017
3

Jackalope Wives and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Collections with Jackalope Wives and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2017
Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas
6 books 2013–2023
1

Nine Goblins

Nine Goblins continues the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
2

Jackalope Wives

Jackalope Wives continues the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
3

The Rose MacGregor Drinking and Admiration Society

The Rose MacGregor Drinking and Admiration Society continues the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
4

Minor Mage

Minor Mage continues the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
5

Metal Like Blood in the Dark

A gripping mystery unfolds in Metal Like Blood in the Dark as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Ursula Vernon's mastery of suspense.

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2020
6

Thornhedge

Thornhedge continues the Publication Order of T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 2015–2015
1

Castle Hangnail

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Castle Hangnail, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2015
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
3 books 2008–2017
1

Nurk

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Nurk, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2008
2

The Tomato Thief

The Tomato Thief continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
3

Sun, Moon, Dust

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Sun, Moon, Dust, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2017
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
1 books 2009–2009
1

Irrational Fears

Irrational Fears is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2009
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2004–2004
1

It Made Sense at the Time

It Made Sense at the Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2004
Publication Order of Sworn Soldier Books
3 books 2022–2025
1

What Moves the Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in What Moves the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sworn Soldier Books series showcases Ursula Vernon's mastery of suspense.

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2022
2

What Feasts at Night

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sworn Soldier Books with What Feasts at Night, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2024
3

What Stalks the Deep

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sworn Soldier Books with What Stalks the Deep, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2025
Publication Order of Swordheart Books
2 books 2018–2026
1

Swordheart

Swordheart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Swordheart Books series by Ursula Vernon.

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2018
2

Daggerbound

Daggerbound is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Swordheart Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2026
Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books
4 books 2020–2023
1

Paladin's Grace

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books with Paladin's Grace, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2020
2

Paladin's Strength

Paladin's Strength continues the Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
3

Paladin's Hope

Paladin's Hope is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2021
4

Paladin's Faith

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Saint of Steel Books with Paladin's Faith, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2023
Publication Order of Anthologies
7 books 2013–2023
1

The New Voices of Fantasy

The New Voices of Fantasy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
2

Rocket Fuel

Rocket Fuel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2018
3

The Long List Anthology Volume 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Long List Anthology Volume 4, another outstanding contribution from Ursula Vernon.

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2018
4

The Mythic Dream

The Mythic Dream continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
5

The Mythic Dream

The Mythic Dream continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
6

The Best of Uncanny

The Best of Uncanny continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ursula Vernon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
7

Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao

Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ursula Vernon have come to expect.

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2023

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ursula Vernon?

Ursula Vernon is a bestselling author known for 15 book series containing over 60 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Black Dogs Books, Publication Order of Clocktaur War Books, Publication Order of Digger Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Ursula Vernon series to start with?

For readers new to Ursula Vernon's work, the Publication Order of Black Dogs Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 2 books. Begin with The House of Diamond to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Ursula Vernon written?

Ursula Vernon has written over 60 books across 15 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Ursula Vernon books in order?

Yes, reading Ursula Vernon's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Ursula Vernon write in?

Ursula Vernon writes primarily in fiction. With 15 series across 60 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Ursula Vernon's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Ursula Vernon's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Ursula Vernon's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Ursula Vernon's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Black Dogs Books series. The first book, The House of Diamond, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.