Secret Projects Books in Order

Series of novels by Brandon Sanderson

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Tress of the Emerald Sea

    Tress of the Emerald Sea

    2023 · Brandon Sanderson

    A 2023 novel by Brandon Sanderson, written as a personal gift for his wife, was later expanded with the support of readers into a major Kickstarter…

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  2. Cover of The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

    The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

    2023 · Brandon Sanderson

    A man wakes in a medieval English clearing with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He is chased by people from his own time, and his only…

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  3. Cover of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

    Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

    2023 · Brandon Sanderson

    Yumi comes from a land of gardens, meditation, and spirits, while Painter lives in a world of darkness, technology, and nightmares. Their lives…

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  4. Cover of The Sunlit Man

    The Sunlit Man

    2023 · Brandon Sanderson

    Years ago, the man known as Nomad had comrades and a cause, but now he lives on the run across the Cosmere. Pursued by the Night Brigade, he travels…

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  5. Cover of Isles of the Emberdark

    Isles of the Emberdark

    2025 · Brandon Sanderson

    Sixth of the Dusk is a traditional trapper of Aviar, supernatural birds bonded with by his people on the dangerous island of Patji. When his people…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Secret Projects books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Tress of the Emerald Sea”. Start with “Tress of the Emerald Sea.”

How many books are in the Secret Projects series?

We list 5 books by Brandon Sanderson , published between 2023–2025.

Where can I buy the Secret Projects books?

Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.

Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.