John Stephens

1 series 3 books in order

John Stephens is a veteran of many highly successful TV shows for teens. He was a writer for Gilmore Girls, producer for The O.C., and executive producer of Gossip Girl and Gotham. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of the middle-grade fantasy trilogy Books of Beginning. He lives with his family in Pasadena, California.

Known for: Books of Beginning

Series by John Stephens

Books of Beginning

3 books in order · 2011–2015

The Emerald Atlas

2011 · John Stephens

"A strong . . . trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way."—Realms of Fantasy Siblings Kate,…
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The Fire Chronicle

2012 · John Stephens

It's been six months since Kate, Michael, and Emma confronted the Dire Magnus, but the trail to their long-missing parents remains cold. Then Michael…
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The Black Reckoning

2015 · John Stephens

The final book in the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called “a new Narnia for the…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Stephens written?

We list 3 books by John Stephens across 1 series, published between 2011–2015 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Stephens's books?

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