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Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels
Company typeBook series
IndustryPublishing
PredecessorPocket Books (Simon & Schuster)
Founded1997
ProductsBuffy the Vampire Slayer novels
OwnerDisney's Hyperion Avenue Books (from 2022)
Parent20th Century Studios (until 2019), Disney Entertainment (from 2019)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels have been available since 1997. Originally, these works were published under the Pocket Books label of Simon & Schuster, but from 2004 onward, many editions have appeared through Simon Spotlight Entertainment. Prominent writers contributing to the series include Mel Odom, Christopher Golden, and Nancy Holder.

After the 2019 acquisition of Buffy's parent company 20th Century Studios by Disney Entertainment, the publishing rights shifted to Disney's Hyperion Avenue Books, which began releasing new Buffy novels starting in 2022.

Chronology

Novelizations

These novels adapt various episodes and films from the Buffyverse into book form.

Title Author First published ISBN-13
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Richie Tankersley Cusick August 1992 Template:ISBNT
Adaptation of the movie
The Harvest Richie Tankersley Cusick September 1997 Template:ISBNT
Covers 'Welcome to the Hellmouth' and 'The Harvest'
The Angel Chronicles, Vol. 1 Nancy Holder July 1998 Template:ISBNT
Includes 'Angel,' 'Reptile Boy,' and 'Lie to Me'
The Angel Chronicles, Vol. 2 Richie Tankersley Cusick December 1998 Template:ISBNT
Features 'Halloween,' 'What's My Line? Part 1,' and 'What's My Line? Part 2'
The Angel Chronicles, Vol. 3 Nancy Holder 1999 Template:ISBNT
Contains 'Surprise,' 'Innocence,' and 'Passion'
The Xander Years, Vol. 1 Keith DeCandido 1999 Template:ISBNT
Adaptations of 'Teacher's Pet,' 'Inca Mummy Girl,' and 'Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered'
The Xander Years, Vol. 2 Jeff Mariotte 2000 Template:ISBNT
Includes 'The Pack,' 'Go Fish,' and 'The Zeppo'
The Willow Files, Vol. 1 Yvonne Navarro December 1999 Template:ISBNT
Features 'I Robot, You Jane,' 'Phases,' and 'Dead Man's Party'
The Willow Files, Vol. 2 Yvonne Navarro 2001 Template:ISBNT
Covers 'Gingerbread,' 'Doppelgangland,' and 'Choices'
The Faith Trials James Laurence April 2001 Template:ISBNT
Based on 'Faith, Hope, & Trick,' 'Revelations,' 'Bad Girls,' and 'Consequences'
The Journals of Rupert Giles Nancy Holder February 2002 Template:ISBNT
Adapts 'Helpless,' 'A New Man,' and 'Blood Ties'
The Cordelia Collection Nancy Krulik December 2002 Template:ISBNT
Includes episodes 'Out of Mind, Out of Sight,' 'Some Assembly Required,' and 'Homecoming'
Chosen Nancy Holder June 2003 Template:ISBNT
Set during Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7


490 BCE–CE 1996

These narratives set in the Buffyverse take place prior to the television series timeline, spanning from 490 BCE up until CE 1996.

Title Setting Author First published ISBN-13
Tales of the Slayer, volume 1 Various locations Multiple authors October 2001 978-0743400459
Tales of the Slayer, volume 2 Various locations Multiple authors December 2002 978-0743427449
Tales of the Slayer, volume 3 Various locations Multiple authors November 2003 978-0689864360
Tales of the Slayer, volume 4 Various locations Multiple authors November 2004 978-0689869556
Spike and Dru: Pretty Maids All in a Row Europe, 1940s Christopher Golden May 2001 978-0-7434-1892-8
Set in the year 1940, Spike searches for Freyja's Strand necklace so Drusilla can see her reflection.
Blackout New York City, 1977 Keith R.A. DeCandido August 2006 978-1-4169-1917-9
During a blackout in NYC, Spike and Dru confront Nikki Wood.

Buffy season 1

These stories are situated around the events of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1 (spring 1996 to spring 1997).

Title Setting Author First published ISBN-13
Halloween Rain Sunnydale, Halloween 1996 Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder November 1997 978-0-671-01713-2
Buffy receives a warning about a scarecrow coming to life on a rainy Halloween night.
Night of the Living Rerun Sunnydale, late 1996 to early 1997 Arthur Byron Cover March 1998 978-0-671-01715-6
The Master attempts to resurrect an old adversary of the Slayer.
Coyote Moon Sunnydale, summer of 1997 John Vornholt January 1998 978-0-671-01714-9
A traveling carnival brings unsettling creatures to Sunnydale during summer break.
How I Survived My Summer Vacation Sunnydale and Los Angeles, summer 1997 Various authors August 2000 978-0-613-63300-0
Buffy visits her father in L.A. while others remain combating evil forces.

Buffy season 2

The interactive gamebook series Stake Your Destiny, which includes titles such as The Suicide King, Keep Me In Mind, Colony, and Night Terrors, allows readers to choose their own path through multiple storylines without traditional gameplay elements.

These novels are set during Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2 (autumn 1997 through spring 1998).

Title Setting Author First published ISBN-13
The Suicide King Sunnydale, 1997 Robert Joseph Levy February 2005 978-1-4165-0242-5
Buffy investigates a series of student suicides with suspicious circumstances.
Keep Me In Mind Sunnydale,1997 Nancy Holder April2005 978-1-4165-0241-8
Ethan Rayne unleashes an ancient sorcerer from medieval Bavaria.
Colony Sunnydale,1997 Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz September2005 978-1-4169-0057-3
Mayor Wilkins organizes "Be the Ultimate You!" event at Sunnydale High.
Night Terrors Sunnydale,1997 Alice Henderson December2005 978-1-4165-1146-5
A demon invades people’s dreams, causing real-world havoc.
Afterimage Sunnydale,1997 Pierce Askegren January2006 978-1-4169-1181-4
The reopening of the Sunnydale drive-in coincides with supernatural disturbances.
Carnival of Souls Sunnydale,1997 Nancy Holder April2006 978-1-4169-1182-1
A traveling carnival arrives and becomes entwined with local mysteries.
Go Ask Malice: A Slayer's Diary Boston, December1997–June1998 Robert Joseph Levy June2006 978-1-4169-1587-4
Faith confronts her destiny as a Slayer in South Boston.
Portal Through Time Sunnydale,1998 Alice Henderson October2006 978-1-4169-1918-6
Disciples of the Master attempt time travel to interfere with Buffy’s Slayer lineage.
Bad Bargain Sunnydale,1997 Diana G. Gallagher December2006 978-1-4169-1919-3
Items from a school sale become infected by Hellmouth parasites stored in the basement.
One Thing or Your Mother Sunnydale, late1997 to early1998 Kirsten Beyer March2008 978-1-84739-120-9
Buffy deals with Angelus and school pressures; Drusilla sires a problematic child; a sleep-deprivation curse affects the town.


Buffy season 3

These narratives take place during Buffy season 3 (from autumn 1998 through spring 1999).

Title Setting Author Initial Publication ISBN-13
Sins of the Father Sunnydale, 1998 Christopher Golden November 1999 978-0-671-03928-8
Pike makes a visit to Sunnydale.
Blooded Sunnydale, 1998 Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder August 1998 978-0-671-02134-4
The Scooby Gang becomes entangled in a conflict involving Asian warriors.
Child of the Hunt Sunnydale, 1998 Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder October 1998 978-0-671-02135-1
The arrival of the 'Wild Hunt' in Sunnydale.
Ghoul Trouble Sunnydale, 1998 John Passarella October 2000 978-0-7434-0042-8
A vampire named Solitaire possesses immunity to sunlight.
Paleo Sunnydale, 1998 Yvonne Navarro September 2000 978-0-7434-0034-3
Efforts to bring dinosaur eggs back to life.
The Evil That Men Do Sunnydale, 1998 Nancy Holder July 2000 978-0-671-02635-6
An ancient vampire attempts to awaken a destructive goddess.
The Deathless Sunnydale, 1999 Keith R.A. DeCandido April 2007 978-1-84739-037-0
Ring Day approaches at the high school in Sunnydale.
Doomsday Deck Sunnydale, 1999 Diana G. Gallagher December 2000 978-0-7434-0041-1
Justine, a tarot card reader, arrives in town.
Immortal Sunnydale, 1999 Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder October 1999 978-0-671-04117-5
Buffy confronts Veronique, an exceptionally immortal vampire.
Prime Evil Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Diana G. Gallagher March 2000 978-0-671-03930-1
Buffy experiences panic attacks triggered by new teacher Crystal Gregory.
Revenant Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Mel Odom January 2001 978-0-7434-0035-0
A Chinese gang arrives in the town of Sunnydale.
Power of Persuasion Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Elizabeth Massie October 1999 978-0-671-02632-5
The Moon family initiates a "Womyn Power" group amid strange murders.
Resurrecting Ravana Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Ray Garton January 2000 978-0-671-02636-3
The Rakshasa aid in reviving the Hindu deity Ravana.
Out of the Madhouse (The Gatekeeper Trilogy book 1) Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Christopher Golden with Nancy Holder January 1999 978-0-671-02434-5
The Gatekeeper battles to preserve reality amid escalating dangers.
Ghost Roads (The Gatekeeper Trilogy book 2) Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Christopher Golden with Nancy Holder March 1999 978-0-671-02749-0
Sons of Entropy (The Gatekeeper Trilogy book 3) Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Christopher Golden with Nancy Holder May 1999 978-0-671-02750-6
Return to Chaos Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Craig Shaw Gardner December 1998 978-0-671-02136-8
A group of four Druids tries to seal the Hellmouth portal.
Visitors Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Laura Anne Gilman and Josepha Sherman April 1999 978-0-671-02628-8
Buffy suspects she is being followed by a giggling demon.
Unnatural Selection Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Mel Odom August 1999 978-0-671-02630-1
Willow engages in a conflict with faeries.
Obsidian Fate Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Diana G. Gallagher September 1999 978-0-671-03929-5
An old Spanish expedition is uncovered near Sunnydale.
Deep Water Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Laura Anne Gilman and Josepha Sherman February 2000 978-0-671-03919-6
Following an oil spill, Willow meets a selkie girl.
Here Be Monsters Sunnydale, spring, 1999 Cameron Dokey June 2000 978-0-671 -03921 -9

|- ! Sunnydale High Yearbook ! Sunnydale, spring, 1999 ! Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder ! September 1999 !978 -0 -671 -03541 -9 |- ! colspan = "5" ! The yearbook given to the Scooby Gang upon their high school graduation. |- |}


Buffy season 4/Angel season 1

These narratives unfold throughout Buffy season 4 and Angel season 1 (from autumn 1999 to spring 2000).

Title Author Date published ISBN-13
Prophecies (Part One of The Lost Slayer) Christopher Golden 2001 978-0-7434-1185-1
Dark Times (Part Two of The Lost Slayer) Christopher Golden 2001 978-0-7434-1186-8
King of the Dead (Part Three of The Lost Slayer) Christopher Golden 2001 978-0-7434-1187-5
Original Sins (Part Four of The Lost Slayer) Christopher Golden 2001 978-0-7434-1185-1
The Lost Slayer (Omnibus Edition) Christopher Golden 2001 978-0-7434-1226-1
Buffy, newly arrived at UC Sunnydale, confronts vampires marked with bat tattoos, shaping the future of the Scooby Gang. Set in Sunnydale, 1999.
Oz: Into the Wild Christopher Golden May 2002 978-0-7434-0038-1
Oz embarks on a personal journey after departing from home. Set in Sunnydale, 1999.
The Burning (First book of Unseen) Nancy Holder and Jeff Mariotte May 2001 978-0-7434-1893-5
Door to Alternity (Second book of Unseen) Nancy Holder and Jeff Mariotte June 2001 978-0-7434-1894-2
Long Way Home (Third book of Unseen) Nancy Holder and Jeff Mariotte August 2001 978-0-7434-1895-9
Buffy and Angel join forces to investigate teenage disappearances and gang violence in Los Angeles. This crossover series spans Sunnydale and LA, set in 2000.

Buffy season 5/Angel season 2

These tales are set during Buffy season 5 and Angel season 2 (from autumn 2000 to spring 2001).

Title Setting Author First published ISBN-13
These Our Actors Sunnydale, 2000 Ashley McConnell and Dori Koogler September 2002 978-0-7434-5034-8
Willow becomes involved in drama class; Spike reflects on Cecily.
The Wisdom of War Sunnydale, 2001 Christopher Golden July 2002 978-0-7434-5033-1
Two peculiar sea creatures appear in Sunnydale.
Tempted Champions Sunnydale, 2001 Yvonne Navarro March 2002 978-0-7434-5031-7
A lethal combatant targets both humans and vampires.
Little Things Sunnydale, 2001 Rebecca Moesta August 2002 978-0-7434-4982-3
Sunnydale experiences terror from an enigmatic tiny threat.
Crossings Sunnydale, 2001 Mel Odom June 2002 978-0-7434-2734-0
Xander discovers a frightening beta version of a virtual reality game.
Sweet Sixteen Sunnydale, 2001 Scott Ciencin April 2002 978-0-7434-2732-6
Dawn develops a friendship with a girl named Arianna.
Chaos Bleeds Sunnydale, 2001 James A. Moore August 2003 978-0-7434-6821-3
Ethan receives immense power from The First to challenge Buffy in battle.


Buffy season 6 / Angel season 3

The narratives within the Buffyverse take place during Buffy season 6 and Angel season 3 (fall 2001 to spring 2002).

Title Location Writer Initial release ISBN-13
Cursed Los Angeles, 2001 Mel Odom November 2003 978-0-689-86437-7
Spike becomes the target of a coordinated campaign. Angel and Spike form an uneasy alliance as they face their intertwined dark histories. Features crossover elements with Angel.
Monster Island Sunnydale, Los Angeles, Monster Island, 2001 Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski March 2003 978-0-689-85665-5
The Scooby Gang and Team Angel join forces to safeguard a sanctuary for demons. Includes crossover with Angel.
Blood and Fog England 1888, Sunnydale, 2002 Nancy Holder May 2003 978-0-7434-0039-8
Buffy pursues a demon murderer in Sunnydale, reluctantly aided by Spike, who pursues his own motives.
Wicked Willow #1: The Darkening Sunnydale, 2002 Yvonne Navarro May 2004 978-0-7434-2774-6
Wicked Willow #2: Shattered Twilight Sunnydale, 2002 Yvonne Navarro July 2004 978-0-689-86953-2
Wicked Willow #3: Broken Sunrise Sunnydale, 2002 Yvonne Navarro September 2004 978-0-689-86954-9
Wicked Willow Omnibus Sunnydale, 2002 Yvonne Navarro 2004
Compilation of the entire Wicked Willow trilogy presenting an alternate storyline for Dark Willow.

Buffy season 7 / Angel season 4

These stories are set during Buffy season 7 and Angel season 4 (fall 2002 to spring 2003).

Title Location Writer Initial release ISBN-13
Spark and Burn Sunnydale, 2002 Diana G. Gallagher July 2005 978-1-4165-0237-1
Spike grapples with his troubled past while confined in a school basement.
Apocalypse Memories Sunnydale, 2002 Laura J. Burns with Melinda Metz March 2004 978-0-689-86700-2
Willow grows apprehensive about dark sorcery as Angel Michael warns of an impending apocalypse in Sunnydale.
Heat Sunnydale, Los Angeles, 2002 Nancy Holder June 2004 978-0-689-86017-1
Buffy and Angel confront an ancient menace known as "Qin". Includes crossover with Angel.
Seven Crows Mexico, 2002 John Vornholt July 2003 978-0-7434-6865-7
Riley and Sam Finn call upon Buffy and Angel to investigate supernatural disturbances across Mexico and Arizona. Features crossover with Angel.
Mortal Fear Sunnydale, 2002 Scott and Denise Ciencin September 2003 978-0-7434-6867-1
Buffy is dispatched by a shadowy figure on quests aimed at assembling a mystical sword, while the figure’s identity and motives remain hidden.


Buffy Season 8 / Angel Season 5

These narratives within the Buffyverse take place following the events of Buffy Season 7 and Angel Season 4.

Title Location Author Publication Date ISBN-13
Queen of the Slayers Summer 2003–2004 in Sunnydale, Cleveland, and Italy Nancy Holder May 2005 978-1-4165-0240-1
Numerous potential slayers awaken worldwide; prominent dark forces unite to oppose the emerging new order.
Dark Congress 2003–2004 Christopher Golden August 2007 978-1-4169-3631-2
After a five-century break, demonic and monstrous factions prepare to assemble once again.

Canonical considerations

The majority of Buffy novels are not regarded by fans as official Buffyverse canon. Nevertheless, unlike fan fiction, the story outlines received authorization from Fox and Joss Whedon (or his representatives), permitting these books to be sold as licensed merchandise for Buffy/Angel.

Authors of novels

For a comprehensive list connecting writers to their respective Buffyverse novels, refer here. Prominent contributors include:

See also

External links

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