Mither Mages Books in Order

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The Mither Mages series, written by Orson Scott Card, is a fantasy trilogy set in a world where individuals known as gatemages possess the ability to manipulate gates between realms. The first book, The Lost Gate, introduces the concept of these mages and their hidden influence, while the sequel, Gate Thief, follows a protagonist who embodies the accumulated power of past gatemages. The series explores themes of power, control, and the legacy of ancient magical traditions.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Lost Gate

    The Lost Gate

    2011 · Orson Scott Card

    The Lost Gate is a 2011 fantasy novel by Orson Scott Card, the first novel in the Mither Mages trilogy. It is followed by a second novel, The Gate…

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    The Gate Thief

    2013 · Orson Scott Card

    In this sequel to The Lost Gate, Danny North, still in high school, holds within him the stolen outselves of thirteen centuries of gatemages, making…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mither Mages books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Lost Gate”. Start with “The Lost Gate.”

How many books are in the Mither Mages series?

We list 2 books by Orson Scott Card , published between 2011–2013.

Where can I buy the Mither Mages 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.