Karen Chance

Karen Chance is a successful American author, well-known for her urban fantasy novels. She has written several series, including the Cassie Palmer series and the Dorina Basarab series. Chance's works are set in the world of urban fantasy, and her characters and stories have captivated readers around the world.

Before becoming an author, Karen Chance taught history at a university, a background that has proven helpful in her writing, particularly in the time-travel aspects of her Cassie Palmer novels. She is a full-time writer, having made the switch to fiction in 2008, and her dedication to her craft is evident in the richness and depth of her stories.

Chance's books are set primarily in Las Vegas, a city that serves as the perfect backdrop for her supernatural world. However, she currently resides in Florida, close to her family home. Despite her success as a New York Times bestselling author, Chance remains down-to-earth and accessible to her fans, frequently engaging with them on social media and at events. Her website and Facebook page are popular destinations for readers looking to stay up-to-date on her latest news and releases.
Cassie Palmer Books (with Trisha Telep)
# Title Year
1 Touch the Dark 2006
2 Claimed By Shadow 2007
3 Embrace the Night 2008
4 Curse the Dawn 2009
5 Hunt the Moon 2011
6 Tempt the Stars 2013
7 Masks 2014
8 Reap the Wind 2015
9 Ride the Storm 2017
10 Skin Deep 2019
11 Brave the Tempest 2019
12 Shatter the Earth 2020
Cassie Palmer Books
# Title Year
1 Touch the Dark 2006
2 Claimed By Shadow 2007
3 Embrace the Night 2008
4 The Day of the Dead 2008
5 Curse the Dawn 2009
6 The Queen's Witch 2010
7 Hunt the Moon 2011
8 A Family Affair 2011
9 Shadowland 2012
10 Tempt the Stars 2013
11 Masks 2014
12 Reap the Wind 2015
13 Ride the Storm 2017
14 Skin Deep 2019
15 Brave the Tempest 2019
16 Shatter the Earth 2020
17 Ignite the Fire: Inferno 2022
18 Hijack the Seas: Seismic 2024
19 Hijack the Seas: Tsunami 2025
Dorina Basarab Books
# Title Year
1 Midnight's Daughter 2008
2 Buying Trouble 2008
3 Death's Mistress 2009
4 Fury's Kiss 2012
5 Zombie's Bite 2015
6 Lover's Knot 2017
7 Shadow's Bane 2018
8 Dragon’s Claw 2018
9 Siren's Song 2019
10 Queen’s Gambit 2020
11 Time's Fool 2023
12 Fortune's Blade 2024
John Pritkin Books
# Title Year
1 Siren's Song 2019
Dorina Basarab Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Zombie's Bite 2015
2 Buying Trouble 2008
3 Midnight's Daughter 2008
4 Death's Mistress 2009
5 Fury's Kiss 2012
6 Lover's Knot 2017
7 Shadow's Bane 2018
8 Dragon’s Claw 2018
9 Queen’s Gambit 2020
10 Time's Fool 2023
11 Fortune's Blade 2024
12 Siren's Song 2019
Lia de Croissets Books
# Title Year
1 Junk Magic 2022
Karen Chance Anthologies
# Title Year
1 On the Prowl 2007
2 Wolfsbane and Mistletoe 2008
3 Strange Brew 2009
4 Inked 2010
5 The Mammoth Book Of Paranormal Romance 2 2010
6 Chicks Kick Butt 2011