List of Charmed books
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Canon
The novels follow no strict continuityContinuity (fiction)
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with the series or each other, and are often considered to be non-canon
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In the context of a work of fiction, the term canon denotes the material accepted as "official" in a fictional universe's fan base. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction, which are not considered canonical...
. This is evident in the fact that there is a period of roughly a year between the original idea for a novel and the finalised product, causing problems for authors as they are unaware as to how the television series will develop and change during the writing process. Despite this, the editors of the novels function as the medium between the author and the production company, in the case of Charmed Constance M. Burge
Constance M. Burge
Constance M. Burge is the creator of the Charmed television series and short-lived Savannah series. Burge was also a writer for Judging Amy, Ally McBeal and Boston Public. She also worked as a producer for several shows. She left her executive producer position on Charmed because of disagreement...
. Therefore, the television series producers have final approval of everything in the novels, which could indicate the literature fitting into the established canon of the series and the so-called "Charmed universe".
Books featuring Prue, Piper and Phoebe
| Title | Author | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| The Power of Three (November 1, 1999) |
Eliza Willard | Prue, Piper and Phoebe Halliwell didn't think reading a magical incantation would really work. But it did. Now Prue can move things with her mind. Piper can freeze time, and Phoebe can see the future. They are the Charmed Ones—the most powerful of witches. But being enchanted has a price. There's a warlock who wants to steal their powers. And he'll do it any way he can—even if it means killing them. |
| Kiss of Darkness (February 1, 2000) |
Brandon Alexandra | Something changed Prue Halliwell on New Year's Eve, when a stranger gave her the most passionate kiss of her life. Now Prue fells driven to kiss every man she meets. At first, Piper and Phoebe think the new Prue is fun. But when Prue grows weaker with every kiss, the Charmed Ones know that evil is at work. Now Piper and Phoebe must save their sister, but can they do it with only the Power of Two? |
| The Crimson Spell (April 1, 2000) |
F. Goldsborough | Prue, Piper and Phoebe don't know that a coven of warlocks is hunting them. They don't know that one of the warlock has entered their lives disguised as a friend. And they don't know the coven's mission - to drain them of their magical powers, even if it means destroying them to do it. Now the Charmed Ones must figure out which of their friends is really their enemy. Because sometimes what you don't know - can kill you. |
| Whispers From The Past (June 1, 2000) |
Rosalind Noonan | Phoebe Halliwell is having a very bad day: a demon has pulled her centuries into the past. She has no way to tell her sisters she's alive, no way to get back to her own time—and the demon is trying to kill her. Back in the present, Prue and Piper are devastated at losing their sister. But but that isn't their only problem. Something is wrong with them, too. Somehow, they're turning—evil. But why? And how can they stop it - without the Power of Three? |
| Voodoo Moon (August 1, 2000) |
Wendy Staub | The Halliwells are on vacation. It's time to party in New Orleans. But on Prue, Piper and Phoebe's first night in the Big Easy, Phoebe has a dream filled with images of strange, violent rituals under a full moon. Soon after, a new friend of Prue's disappears—on the night of the full moon. When the Charmed Ones try to find her, they are drawn into a dark world of voodoo sorcery—a powerful magic like nothing the sisters have ever seen. |
| Haunted by Desire (October 3, 2000) |
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Phoebe Halliwell thinks taking a college course will add some intellectual excitement to her life. And she is definitely excited when she meets Brett, a gorgeous guy in her class. Too bad he's got jealous ex-girlfriend, Wendy. When Brett and Phoebe spend time together on a class assignment, Phoebe starts to receive threatening notes. Wendy's the obvious culprit, so why does Phoebe sense that the notes are from someone else—someone with supernatural powers? |
| The Gypsy Enchantment (April 2, 2001) |
Carla Jablonski | Prue is in a serious funk. Her latest photo assignment for 415 is an in-depth article about the carnival cavalcade-circus acts in a tent, and a midway with games and food. Prue hates circuses, but Piper and Phoebe are up for meeting the tattooed snake-charmer, clowns, and especially Ivan, the handsome Gypsy animal trainer. But a dark sign seems to mark him, and Phoebe has a vision of Piper-strangled by a handsome stranger. Could Iva be a demon in disguise? A mysterious fire and a tragic death compel the charmed ones to use their gifts. Now it's the Power of Three against the magic of ancient Gypsy forces |
| The Legacy of Merlin (April 3, 2001) |
Eloise Flood | Prue lands a summer trip to England to buy medieval books for a collector, so Phoebe and Piper tag along to the quaint village of Hay-on-Why, in the heart of King Arthur country. While Piper reads how to make love charms from flowers, Phoebe meets the darkly handsome Niall. But she's shaken by a desolate vision of him on a windswept heath, holding and infant. Is Niall a warlock? Then Piper discovers a secret Druid ritual in progress, with Niall at the center of it. She freezes the group, and the Charmed Ones set out to discover Niall's secret. They learn that a local villager is in terrible danger from the Druids, and only a magical spell from centuries past can save her. The Charmed Ones are convinced that only a long journey can win against the Druids—a voyage back in time to Camelot. |
| Soul of the Bride (May 22, 2001) |
Elizabeth Lenhard | Prue's editor at 415 magazine offers her a challenge; of she takes a really fantastic photo, he'll run it on the cover. This could be Prue's big break—if she can come up with a killer concept. Then Prue gets the idea to shoot a group of models in the Halliwells' Victoria mansion. She'll even use an antique camera to capture the style of an old-time photo. But when Prue snaps the shutter, all the models collapse into a deathly slumber. To rescue the innocents, the Charmed Ones descend into Hades, fighting underworld perils and uncovering an unholy plot. To rescue the missing models, they must match wits with the greatest of the ancient Greek gods-and one of the sisters might not be allowed to return to her mortal life. |
| Beware What You Wish (July 31, 2001) |
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While photographing Stephen Tremaine, a wealthy businessman running for public office, Prue notices an ancient stone statue from South America. Then, the next mourning, Prue, Piper and Phoebe are disturbed by the number of tragic incidents in the news. Wishing she could foresee more calamities in order to prevent them, Phoebe suddenly gets dizzy, but the feeling passes. Soon Phoebe is having more visions than she can handle-and the sisters can't keep up with the impending accidents and disasters. Then a terrible vision sends the Halliwells to a charity carnival, where Tremaine will face his opponent. The Charmed Ones must summon the Power of Three to avert a tragedy and save San Fransisco—if they can find out which disaster to stop. |
Books featuring Piper, Paige and Phoebe
| Title | Author | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Charmed Again (2002) |
Elizabeth Lenhard | Piper and Phoebe find a replacement for their dead sister, Prue, in the form of a newly discovered half-sister named Paige Matthews. A novelised version of the fourth season premier, "Charmed Again", despite some inaccuracies between the novel and the episode. |
| Spirit of the Wolf (August 5, 2002) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
At a remote resort trouble begins, as Phoebe and Paige arrive for some sisterly bonding. |
| Garden of Evil (2002) |
Emma Harrison | Paige finds who she thinks is the perfect man, but he seems to not want to let her leave. |
| Date With Death (November 4, 2002) |
Elizabeth Lenhard | With her sisters with their men, Paige signs up for an online dating program. |
| Dark Vengeance (2002) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
The Charmed Ones each meet a person with an evil intention of revenge that goes back centuries. |
| Shadow of the Sphinx (March 3, 2003) |
Carla Jablonski | Paige turns herself into a cat and is catapulted into ancient Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... . |
| Something Wiccan This Way Comes (may 6, 2003) |
Emma Harrison | Paige wants to get in touch with her inner Wiccan, and someone is killing Wiccan practitioners. |
| Mist and Stone (May 1st, 2003) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
Paige tries to help a boy who seems to be made of stone, but his destiny Destiny Destiny or fate refers to a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual... does not seem to be set in it. |
| Mirror Image (July 1st, 2003) |
Jeff Mariotte Jeff Mariotte Jeff Mariotte is an author who currently lives in Arizona with his wife, author Maryelizabeth Hart, and family. As well as his own original work, he is best known for writing novels and comic books based on licensed properties.-Biography:... |
After finding a letter written by their great great great aunt, addressed to the charmed ones warning that a new sibling is an imposter, Phoebe and Piper decide not to tell Paige. And Paige knows something is wrong. |
| Between Worlds (November 3, 2003) |
Bobbi J.G. Weiss, Jacklyn Wilson | Halloween has come and with it the usual hijinxs, including buildings that are melting. |
| Truth and Consequences (November 1st, 2003) |
Cameron Dokey Cameron Dokey Cameron Dokey is an American author. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her three cats and her husband. She has a collection of over 50 old sci-fi and horror films.Cameron was born in the Central Valley of California... |
Phoebe accepts a harmless date from a hot young stranger, but Cole comes home early to surprise Phoebe, and it is one very big surprise!! |
| Luck Be A Lady (January 1st, 2004) |
Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin is an American author. He sometimes writes with Denise Ciencin.-Biography:Scott Ciencin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes adult and children's fiction and works in a variety of mediums including comic books. Among his works are novels written for the Dungeons &... |
Cole thought he was helping his ex-wife, but it turns out he accidentally sent Phoebe, her sisters, and himself into World War II era. This is not helpful, especially since they do not know how to get back. |
| Inherit the Witch (March 1st, 2004) |
Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns is a Californian author originally from Long Island, New York. Starting in publishing, she now specializes in novels based on television shows or movies. She often collaborates with fellow author Melinda Metz, with whom she writes the book series based on the Everwood TV show, and... |
The Charmed Ones help the last of a witch clan find the missing powers to one of their witches. |
| A Tale of Two Pipers (June 6, 2004) |
Emma Harrison | Sometimes two Pipers are not better than one. |
| The Brewing Storm (2004) |
Paul Ruditis Paul Ruditis -Early life:Ruditis was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended West Chester University where he majored in Theatre Arts with a directing emphasis. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he began working at Paramount Pictures where he worked as a tour guide and usher... |
The Charmed Ones need to perform a ritual by gathering the elements on a certain night. |
| Survival of the Fittest (2004) |
Jeff Mariotte Jeff Mariotte Jeff Mariotte is an author who currently lives in Arizona with his wife, author Maryelizabeth Hart, and family. As well as his own original work, he is best known for writing novels and comic books based on licensed properties.-Biography:... |
People are going missing everywhere and the sisters need to start by figuring out if there is something supernatural involved. |
| Pied Piper (December 6, 2004) |
Debbie Viguié | When weird things start happening to the sisters a demon might be involved. |
| Mystic Knoll (February 7, 2005) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
The sisters decide to stay at an inn when on vacation, and the innkeepers are not exactly normal. |
| Changeling Places (2005) |
Micol Ostow Micol Ostow Micol Ostow is an American author, editor and educator who has written more than 40 published works. Her first original hardcover novel, "Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa", was named a "New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age"... |
Babies are being switched all over town with exact replicas, including Wyatt. |
| The Queen's Curse (July 26, 2005) |
Emma Harrison | Paige meets her Prince Charming Prince Charming Prince Charming is a stock character who appears in a number of fairy tales. He is the prince who comes to rescue of the damsel in distress, and stereotypically, must engage in a quest to liberate her from an evil spell... ; the thing is, he really is a Prince and he's already engaged. |
| Picture Perfect (September 27, 2005) |
Cameron Dokey Cameron Dokey Cameron Dokey is an American author. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her three cats and her husband. She has a collection of over 50 old sci-fi and horror films.Cameron was born in the Central Valley of California... |
Phoebe visits the opening of a building from the 1920s. |
| Demon Doppelgangers (November 22, 2005) |
Greg Elliot | While Paige is working at a museum, one of the exhibits, an ancient "dragon's egg", hatches, releasing a hydra demon. |
| Hurricane Hex (February 7, 2006) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
While on vacation, the sister's find their hostess is practicing folk magic. |
| As Puck Would Have It (April 11, 2006) |
Paul Ruditis Paul Ruditis -Early life:Ruditis was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended West Chester University where he majored in Theatre Arts with a directing emphasis. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he began working at Paramount Pictures where he worked as a tour guide and usher... |
The mythological trouble-maker Puck Puck (mythology) In English folklore, Puck is a mythological fairy or mischievous nature sprite. Puck is also a generalised personification of land spirits. In more recent times, the figure of Robin Goodfellow is identified as a puck.-Etymology:... is causing havoc, and the Charmed Ones need to find an unknown Innocent. |
| Sweet Talkin' Demon (May 23, 2006) |
Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns is a Californian author originally from Long Island, New York. Starting in publishing, she now specializes in novels based on television shows or movies. She often collaborates with fellow author Melinda Metz, with whom she writes the book series based on the Everwood TV show, and... |
Phoebe has met the perfect guy, but he seems to be a puppet for evil. Question is, who is pulling the strings? |
| Light of the World (August 1st, 2006) |
Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin is an American author. He sometimes writes with Denise Ciencin.-Biography:Scott Ciencin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes adult and children's fiction and works in a variety of mediums including comic books. Among his works are novels written for the Dungeons &... |
Piper and Phoebe's old childhood friend is getting married. |
| House of Shards (October 24, 2006) |
Micol Ostow Micol Ostow Micol Ostow is an American author, editor and educator who has written more than 40 published works. Her first original hardcover novel, "Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa", was named a "New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age"... |
The Halliwell Manor turns on the sisters, and they need to figure out what is happening before their home vanquishes them. |
| Phoebe Who? (December 26, 2006) |
Emma Harrison | Phoebe is having trouble remembering who she is. |
| High Spirits (April 24, 2007) |
Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin Scott Ciencin is an American author. He sometimes writes with Denise Ciencin.-Biography:Scott Ciencin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes adult and children's fiction and works in a variety of mediums including comic books. Among his works are novels written for the Dungeons &... |
The sisters visit Hollywood for a party hosted by Paige's old flame, who happens to live in a haunted house. |
| Leo Rising (August 28, 2007) |
Paul Ruditis Paul Ruditis -Early life:Ruditis was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended West Chester University where he majored in Theatre Arts with a directing emphasis. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he began working at Paramount Pictures where he worked as a tour guide and usher... |
Leo calls a spell from the Book of Shadows Book of Shadows A Book of Shadows is a book containing religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neopagan religion of Wicca. Originating within the Gardnerian tradition of the Craft, the first Book of Shadows was created by the pioneering Wiccan Gerald Gardner sometime in the late 1940s... that calls the future Wyatt and Chris to the present, to get his wife and her sisters back from an evil working for Zankou. |
| Trickery Treat (January 1, 2008) |
Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others.... |
A vengeful ghost has some unfinished business with a female Ghost Hunter on Halloween. Can the Charmed Ones protect their innocent? |
Other books
| Title | Author | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons of the Witch Vol. 1 (September 6, 2004) |
Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns Laura J. Burns is a Californian author originally from Long Island, New York. Starting in publishing, she now specializes in novels based on television shows or movies. She often collaborates with fellow author Melinda Metz, with whom she writes the book series based on the Everwood TV show, and... , Emma Harrison |
Three seasons for three sister witches. Samhain, Yule, and Imbolc. |
| The Warren Witches (May 31, 2005) |
Various | A collection of short stories that had never been told about the Warren-Halliwell line. |