The Black Magician Trilogy Books in Order

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The Black Magician Trilogy, written by Trudi Canavan and published between 2004 and 2005, is set in the city of Imardin, where magic is both a source of power and a tool for control. The series follows Sonea, a young woman from a humble background who is discovered to possess raw magical ability and is taken in by the Magicians' Guild. Central to the story is the tension between loyalty to the guild and the uncovering of hidden truths about magic, power, and the city's past.

The Black Magician Trilogy was first published in 2001 in Australia by Orbit.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Magicians' Guild

    The Magicians' Guild

    2001 · Trudi Canavan

    This year, like every other, the magicians of Imardin gather to purge the city of undesirables, until one enraged girl hurls a stone that penetrates…

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    The Novice

    2002 · Trudi Canavan

    This 2002 novel by Trudi Canavan follows Sonea, the only novice among the Magicians' Guild who comes from lowly beginnings, as she navigates lies and…

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    The High Lord

    2003 · Trudi Canavan

    The High Lord is set in the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power. Sonea, a young street-girl adopted by the Magician's Guild, has…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Black Magician Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Magicians' Guild”. Start with “The Magicians' Guild.”

How many books are in the The Black Magician Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Trudi Canavan , published between 2001–2003.

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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.