BookBingeLives of the Mayfair Witches Books in Order
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:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Witching Hour(1990)
- Lasher(1993)
- Taltos(1994)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series?
There are 3 books in the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series by Anne Rice, beginning with The Witching Hour (1990) and most recently Taltos (1994).
What is the first Lives of the Mayfair Witches book?
The first book is The Witching Hour, published in 1990. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Lives of the Mayfair Witches in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.