Where to start with Garth Nix
Begin with Sabriel, the first book in the Old Kingdom series, published in 1995. It introduces the world of the Old Kingdom, the Abhorsen line, and the balance between life and death. Proceed through the series in publication order, which is also the narrative sequence, to follow the story of Sabriel’s son, Alec, as he navigates the challenges of the Free Kingdoms and the Wall. After completing the Old Kingdom series, move to The Keys to the Kingdom, starting with Mister Monday, the first book in that series, published in 2004. Continue in publication order through the seven books to follow the journey of Arthur Penhaligon as he seeks to claim the seven keys to the Kingdom. The Seventh Tower series, beginning with The Fall, is a separate sequence and may be read independently. Lady Friday, a standalone novel in the Keys to the Kingdom series, is set between the first and second trilogies and can be read in publication order after Mister Monday.
Series by Garth Nix
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Garth Nix
Sabriel is a fantasy novel by Garth Nix, first published in 1995. It is the first in his Old Kingdom series, followed by Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel,…
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The second book of the Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix, following Sabriel and preceding Abhorsen. Lirael must undertake a desperate mission as an…
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A 2003 novel by Garth Nix, book three in the Old Kingdom fantasy trilogy that began with Sabriel and Lirael. Beneath the earth, a malignant force…
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The fourth book in the Abhorsen series. Sixteen-year-old Clariel struggles to adjust to city life in Belisaere, capital of the Old Kingdom, feeling…
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Lirael, who lost a hand in the binding of Orannis, now has a new hand of gilded steel and Charter Magic. She returns to her childhood home at the…
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Buy on AmazonMister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1)
2003 · Garth Nix
The Keys to the Kingdom is the first book in a series by Garth Nix, an internationally acclaimed author. The story follows Arthur Penhaligon, who is…
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Arthur Penhaligon is still recovering from saving the world when he must act again. Grim Tuesday has taken the Lower House and the First Key, causing…
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Drowned Wednesday is the third book in Garth Nix's fantasy-adventure series, The Keys to the Kingdom. Arthur Penhaligon, injured and ill, is summoned…
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Garth Nix's 2006 novel continues the adventures of Arthur Penhaligon in the Keys to the Kingdom series. After their journey in the Border Sea, Arthur…
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2007 · Garth Nix
Lady Friday is the fifth novel by Garth Nix in his The Keys to the Kingdom series. It was first published in 2007 by HarperCollins in the United…
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Arthur has taken the Sixth Key from Superior Saturday but fallen into an unexpected place, leaving him alone in enemy territory. As the power of the…
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Lord Sunday is the seventh and final book in Garth Nix's The Keys to the Kingdom series. It follows the adventures of a boy named Arthur as he…
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Tal has always lived in darkness inside a mysterious castle with seven towers. He has never left, and he is unaware of the danger that will soon…
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The Dark World is a frozen land marked by ice, wind, and chaos. A dark veil covers the sky, leaving the land in perpetual shadow. Among all the…
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Tal and Milla, exiled and chosen, enter the dream world of Aenir to summon the Storm Shepherds, hoping to find the magical Codex. Their journey leads…
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Tal and Milla continue their search for the truth about their world with the help of Crow, a rebel Underfolk, and his group of conspirators. These…
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The Dark World is in danger as the Veil, a protective barrier, becomes vulnerable. Two groups are preparing for conflict: Tal and the Underfolk…
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Tal and Milla face imminent danger as an old war resurfaces. Their lives are in peril, and the forces of evil draw closer to victory. The outcome of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Garth Nix written?
We list 21 books by Garth Nix across 3 series, published between 1995–2021 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Garth Nix's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Sabriel.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Garth Nix's books?
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