Pendragon Books in Order

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The Pendragon series, written by D. J. MacHale and published between 1987 and 2009, intertwines myth and adventure across multiple eras and realms. It follows the legendary figures of Taliesin and Arthur, as well as modern-day protagonist Bobby Pendragon, who protects the realms of Halla from threats like Saint Dane. The series explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the interconnectedness of ancient and modern worlds.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Taliesin

    Taliesin

    1987 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Taliesin is the adventure of Charis, an Atlantean princess who escaped the destruction of her homeland, and Taliesin, a fabled seer and druid prince.…

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    Merlín

    1988 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Merlin was born to greatness as the son of a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis, a trained warrior blessed with prophecy and song. Growing to…

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    Pendragon

    1994 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Pendragon is a novel by Stephen Lawhead. Arthur is king, but darkest evil has descended upon Britain in many guises, and his counselor Myrddin, whom…

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  4. The Merchant of Death

    2002 · D. J. MacHale

    The Merchant of Death is the first book in the Pendragon series by D. J. MacHale. The story follows Bobby Pendragon as he journeys to a fictional…

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  5. Cover of The Lost City of Faar (Pendragon)

    The Lost City of Faar (Pendragon)

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    The Lost City of Faar is a 2003 novel by D.J. MacHale, part of the Pendragon series. Fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon, whose uncle Press is a…

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    The Never War

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    The Never War is a 2003 novel by D.J. MacHale and the third book in the Pendragon series. The story follows the main character, Robert "Bobby"…

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    The Reality Bug

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    In his ongoing battle to save Earth and its parallel worlds from the demon Saint Dane, fifteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon travels to Veelox, a world…

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    Black Water

    2004 · D. J. MacHale

    Bobby Pendragon, a fifteen-year-old Traveler, believes he understands his role in protecting the territories of Halla from the villain Saint Dane.…

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  9. Cover of The Never War / The Reality Bug (Pendragon #3-4)

    The Never War / The Reality Bug (Pendragon #3-4)

    2005 · D. J. MacHale

    In this episode of D. J. MacHale's fantasy adventure series, Bobby Pendragon travels to Ibarra, a remote tropical island paradise whose inhabitants…

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    The Rivers of Zadaa

    2005 · D. J. MacHale

    Bobby Pendragon follows Saint Dane into the territory of Zadaa, where Saint Dane's influence has caused conflict between the Rokador and Batu tribes.…

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  11. Cover of The Quillan Games

    The Quillan Games

    2006 · D. J. MacHale

    Quillan is a territory on the edge of destruction, where its people struggle to survive. The Quillan Games offer a chance at a better life, but they…

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  12. The Pilgrims of Rayne

    2007 · D. J. MacHale

    The Pilgrims of Rayne is a 2007 novel by D. J. MacHale. With Saint Dane seemingly on the verge of toppling all of the territories, Pendragon and…

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  13. Cover of Raven Rise

    Raven Rise

    2008 · D. J. MacHale

    This is where it begins: the showdown for Halla, with all that ever was and all that will be at stake. While Bobby Pendragon remains trapped on…

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    The Soldiers of Halla

    2009 · D. J. MacHale

    The Soldiers of Halla is a 2009 novel by D.J. MacHale. Bobby Pendragon's journey through time and space brings him to a final moment where he and his…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Pendragon books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Taliesin”.

How many books are in the Pendragon series?

We list 14 books , published between 1987–2009.

Where can I buy the Pendragon 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.