BookBingeLives of the Mayfair Witches Books in Order
The short answer
Anne Rice · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series, published 1990–1994.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Taltos (1994).
- Where to start
- Start with The Witching Hour (1990).
About 2,000 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
Anne Rice's trilogy traces generations of the Mayfair family of New Orleans, bound across centuries to Lasher, a beautiful and ancient spirit whose devotion to the family grows ever more dangerous.
Here is the complete Lives of the Mayfair Witches reading order — all 3 books by Anne Rice, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Witching HourA neurosurgeon uncovers her family's centuries-old bond with a powerful, watchful spirit named Lasher.1990965 pages
- LasherThe spirit Lasher's true intentions for the Mayfair family come into devastating focus.1993590 pages
- TaltosAn ancient, rare bloodline connects the Mayfair witches to a hidden race with its own dark history.1994485 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Lives of the Mayfair Witches books are there?
There are 3 books in the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series by Anne Rice, from The Witching Hour (1990) to Taltos (1994). Together they run to about 2,000 pages.
Is the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series finished?
Yes. Anne Rice completed the series with Taltos in 1994; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Lives of the Mayfair Witches book?
The Witching Hour (1990) is book one, at 965 pages. A neurosurgeon uncovers her family's centuries-old bond with a powerful, watchful spirit named Lasher.
Should I read the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series in publication order?
Yes. For the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Witching Hour (1990) through Taltos (1994).
How long does it take to read all Lives of the Mayfair Witches books?
About 2,000 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Witching Hour (965 pages); the shortest is Taltos (485 pages).