Books of Beginning Books in Order

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The Books of Beginning series by John Stephens includes 3 books published between 2011–2015.

✓ All 3 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Emerald Atlas

    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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  2. Cover of The Fire Chronicle

    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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  3. Cover of The Black Reckoning

    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

What order should I read the Books of Beginning books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Emerald Atlas”. Start with “The Emerald Atlas.”

How many books are in the Books of Beginning series?

We list 3 books by John Stephens , published between 2011–2015.

Where can I buy the Books of Beginning books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.