Marla Mason Books in Order
Marla Mason by Tim Pratt contains 15 books, published between 2007 and 2018. The first book is Blood Engines (2007) and the newest is Do Better (2018). Publication order is the reading order below.
- Books
- 15
- Published
- 2007–2018
Tim Pratt's Marla Mason series runs to 15 books across 2007 to 2018. Blood Engines (2007) is the first book, followed by Poison Sleep (2008) and Dead Reign (2008). Spell Games (2009), Broken Mirrors (2010) and Grim Tides (2011) appear further along, and Do Better (2018) is the latest title. No new Marla Mason book has appeared since 2018.
How many Marla Mason books are there?
Marla Mason has 15 books, released between 2007 and 2018.
Marla Mason Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 15 Marla Mason books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.
- 1Blood Engines2007 · confirmed 2/42007–2/4
- 2Poison Sleep2008 · confirmed 2/42008–2/4
- 3Dead Reign2008 · confirmed 2/42008–2/4
- 4Spell Games2009 · confirmed 2/42009–2/4
- 5Shark's Teeth2010 · confirmed 2/42010–2/4
- 6Broken Mirrors2010 · confirmed 2/42010–2/4
- 7Grim Tides2011 · confirmed 2/42011–2/4
- 8Grander Than the Sea2011 · confirmed 2/42011–2/4
- 9Down with the Lizards and the Bees2011 · confirmed 2/42011–2/4
- 10Little Better than a Beast2011 · confirmed 2/42011–2/4
- 11Bride of Death2013 · confirmed 2/42013–2/4
- 12Lady of Misrule2015 · confirmed 2/42015–2/4
- 13Queen of Nothing2015 · confirmed 2/42015–2/4
- 14Closing Doors2017 · confirmed 2/42017–2/4
- 15Do Better2018 · confirmed 2/42018–2/4
Is there a chronological order for Marla Mason?
No separate chronological order is on record for Marla Mason, because none of the book listings this catalogue draws on publishes one; the publication order above is the only order given.
Do you have to read Marla Mason books in order?
You should read the Marla Mason books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Marla Mason book also stands alone.
Where to start with Marla Mason
Start with Blood Engines (2007), the earliest published title.
What is the newest Marla Mason book?
Do Better (2018) is the newest Marla Mason book released so far.
Is there a new Marla Mason book coming?
No next Marla Mason book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.
Award nominations for Marla Mason
Wikidata records 2 nominations for Marla Mason. Each row states whether the title won or was shortlisted, and the year the award was given.
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel2010Shortlistedfor Spell Games
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel2008Shortlistedfor Blood Engines
Marla Mason at a glance
- No recent titles
- The newest Marla Mason title on record dates from 2018, 8 years ago. No later title is catalogued.
- Release pace
- Marla Mason books have appeared about one a year on average.
- Busiest decade
- Most Marla Mason books, 11 of 15, were published in the 2010s.
More books by Tim Pratt
The author page linked below lists every book in publication order.
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