Matthew Cody

2 series 6 books in order

Matthew Cody is the author of several popular books, including the Supers of Noble’s Green trilogy: Powerless, Super, and Villainous. He is also the author of Will in Scarlet and The Dead Gentleman, as well as the first book in the Secrets of the Pied Piper series, The Peddler’s Road. Originally from the Midwest, he now lives with his wife and son in Manhattan. Learn more about Matthew and his books at matthewcody.com and @matthew_cody.

Known for: Supers of Noble's Green, The Secrets of the Pied Piper

Series by Matthew Cody

Supers of Noble's Green

3 books in order · 2009–2014

Powerless

2009 · Matthew Cody

Superheroes soar in this promising debut—and they’re kids! Twelve-year-old Daniel, the new kid in town, soon learns the truth about his nice—but…
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Super

2012 · Matthew Cody

A superpowered sequel to Matthew Cody’s popular debut novel, Powerless! Daniel Corrigan is as regular as can be, especially when compared to the…
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Villainous

2014 · Matthew Cody

“A fantastic story, thrillingly told. This book has a superpower—you can’t put it down.” —Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus…
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The Secrets of the Pied Piper

3 books in order · 2015–2017

The Secrets of the Pied Piper 1: The Peddler's Road

2015 · Matthew Cody

“Explodes into a wild fantasy adventure. . . . Cody has begun what promises to be an epic trilogy.” —Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author…
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The Secrets of the Pied Piper 2: The Magician's Key

2016 · Matthew Cody

The second book in the trilogy bestselling author Adam Gidwitz called “epic” and “a wild fantasy adventure” finds siblings Max and Carter and their…
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The Secrets of the Pied Piper 3: The Piper's Apprentice

2017 · Matthew Cody

The epic conclusion to the trilogy bestselling author Adam Gidwitz called “a wild fantasy adventure” find siblings Max and Carter embroiled in the…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Matthew Cody written?

We list 6 books by Matthew Cody across 2 series, published between 2009–2017 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Matthew Cody's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Powerless.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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