Order of J.M. Miro Books

J.M. Miro is the pen name of Canadian author Steven Price, who writes dark fantasy and historical fiction novels under this pen name. He is known for his debut novel, Ordinary Monsters, which is part of The Talents Trilogy series and has received significant acclaim. Miro graduated with a BFA from the University of Victoria and an MFA in poetry from the University of Virginia.

J.M. Miro made his debut under this pen name in 2022 with the aforementioned novel Ordinary Monsters. Below is a list of J.M. Miro’s books in order of when they were first released:

Publication Order of The Talents Trilogy Books

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J.M. Miro Synopses: In Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro (book 1 of the Talents Trilogy series), Charlie Ovid, a resilient survivor of a tumultuous Mississippi childhood, discovers he possesses a remarkable ability to heal rapidly, leaving him unscarred despite his painful past. Marlowe, a mysterious foundling glowing with a bluish light, has the extraordinary power to manipulate flesh, melting or mending it with his touch. Together, they find themselves under the protection of Alice Quicke, a weary detective grappling with her own demons. Tasked with escorting the boys to safety, Alice embarks on a journey that will explore themes of difference, belonging, and the fine line between the monstrous and the miraculous.

Their adventure takes them through the atmospheric gaslit streets of London, the wooden theaters of Meiji-era Tokyo, and an eerie estate near Edinburgh, where other gifted children—like Komako, a witch-child with a knack for dust manipulation, and Ribs, a girl who can render herself invisible—gather to defend themselves against a dark force threatening their lives. As they confront the sinister truths about their abilities and the secrets lurking within the Institute that houses them, the group must grapple with a critical question: what truly defines a monster? Their quest not only challenges their understanding of their powers but also tests the bonds of their newfound family as they fight for their safety and identity in a world that views them as other.

Book 2 of J.M. Miro’s Talents Trilogy series is Bringer of Dust. Set against the backdrop of Agrigento, Sicily, in 1883, this gripping narrative picks up where *Ordinary Monsters* left off. With Cairndale in ruins and Marlowe missing, Charlie and the Talents are desperate to find him. Their only glimmer of hope lies in the legend of a second orsine—a mysterious refuge believed to be lost to time.

However, their search takes a dark turn when a body, shrouded in the cursed dust of the drughr, is found near Cairndale. This discovery ignites a perilous quest, as the Talents realize they face an even greater threat: a new drughr, a formidable creature that can traverse their world with ease, and the sinister Abbess, who seeks the dust for her own nefarious purposes.

As the group delves deeper, they uncover a connection between the corrupted dust and an ancient evil that stirs in the world of the dead. Their journey leads them through the underbelly of London, the bright yet eerie landscapes of a Sicilian villa, and the shadowy catacombs of Paris. Here, they confront bone witches, navigate intricate mud glyphics, and explore a house of twilight—a place caught between worlds.

United by their bond and the urgency of their mission, the Talents must navigate these dangers to uncover the truth about the dust and its potential to either revive their friend or unleash devastating destruction. Their dark journey becomes a race against time, where the stakes are not just their lives but the very balance between life and death. Will they find Marlowe and survive the malevolent forces that threaten to consume them all?