The Dragon's Apprentice Books in Order

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The The Dragon's Apprentice series by James Riley includes 3 books published between 2025–2026.

✓ 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 Dragon's Apprentice

    The Dragon's Apprentice

    2025 · James Riley

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the first book of a hilarious fantasy adventure series from the author of Story Thieves, a girl strikes a deal with…

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  2. Cover of Revenants Return

    Revenants Return

    2026 · James Riley

    The fate of magic rests in the hands (and claws) of a cranky dragon, a feisty apprentice...and a prince who may not be all he seems? Get ready for…

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  3. Cover of Destroyer of Magic

    Destroyer of Magic

    2026 · James Riley

    Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara face the wrath of the Emperor, unravel new secrets, and save magic itself in the third book of the…

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Cover of The New Dragon Mage

The New Dragon Mage📅 Expected Mar 9, 2027

James Riley

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Dragon's Apprentice books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Dragon's Apprentice”. Start with “The Dragon's Apprentice.”

How many books are in the The Dragon's Apprentice series?

We list 3 books by James Riley , published between 2025–2026.

When is the next The Dragon's Apprentice book released?

The next book is “The New Dragon Mage”, book 4 in the series, expected Mar 9, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

Where can I buy the The Dragon's Apprentice 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.