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The Malgrave Letters

The Malgrave Letters is an epistolary Christian fiction series by Alfred Basta: three satirical books of letters from a senior tempter to a junior one, about parenting, couples, and young adults. Each can be read on its own.

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What are The Malgrave Letters?

The Malgrave Letters is an epistolary series by Alfred Basta, written in the tradition of C. S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters. Each book collects letters from a senior tempter to a junior one, using satire to examine temptation and spiritual vulnerability.

Three books are published: The Malgrave Letters about Parenting, The Malgrave Letters about Couples, and The Malgrave Letters about Young Adults. Each one turns the same satirical lens on a different season of family life.

What order should I read The Malgrave Letters in?

There is no required order. Each book stands alone, so start with the one closest to your own life. If you want a path through all three, this order works well:

  1. The Malgrave Letters about Parenting
  2. The Malgrave Letters about Couples
  3. The Malgrave Letters about Young Adults

Can the books be read separately?

Yes. Each book is complete in itself, with its own letters and its own target, so you can read any one of them without the others.

Where can I buy The Malgrave Letters?

Last updated: October 12, 2026