Warriors Books in Order
Erin Hunter's long-running middle-grade fantasy saga about four (later five) wild Clans of cats who survive by a shared warrior code, told across successive six-book arcs. The numbered story arcs are framed by standalone Super Editions and short-story novellas that fill in individual cats' backstories.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Erin Hunter
Newly named ThunderClan warrior Fireheart settles into Clan life, but his loyalty is soon tested by the cruel and ambitious Tigerclaw. As a harsh…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Erin Hunter
The Dark Forest gathers its army of fallen warriors for a final assault on the living Clans, and Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovewing must embrace…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Erin Hunter
Long before the warrior Clans existed, a curious young cat named Gray Wing lives with his tribe in the harsh mountains. When prey grows scarce and…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Erin Hunter
The cats who journeyed from the mountains struggle to make new lives beside the moor and the forest, but old loyalties and growing rivalries threaten…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Erin Hunter
The cats who once traveled together as a single group have fractured into separate camps staking claim to different parts of the territory. As…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Erin Hunter
A deadly sickness spreads through the groups of cats living near the forest and moor, and a mysterious blazing star in the sky seems to foretell…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Erin Hunter
The loose groups of cats begin to formalize into distinct territories and ways of life, dividing the forest among themselves. As leaders emerge and…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Erin Hunter
As the early cats finally shape themselves into true Clans with names, codes, and ancestors among the stars, lingering grudges and a vengeful spirit…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Erin Hunter
Generations after the great battle with the Dark Forest, a strange prophecy from the long-lost SkyClan draws a young ThunderClan apprentice into a…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Erin Hunter
When the cats of ShadowClan begin to fracture under poor leadership, the stability of all the Clans is threatened. As Alderheart wrestles with the…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Erin Hunter
Born with a twisted jaw and given a name that marks him as flawed, a young RiverClan cat named Crookedkit faces ridicule and hardship from the start.…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Erin Hunter
This illustrated reference guide collects the histories, leaders, and lore of all the warrior Clans in one volume. It offers detailed profiles, maps,…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Erin Hunter
ThunderClan leader Bramblestar must guide his Clan through one of the worst storms the forest has ever seen, as rising floodwaters threaten every…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Erin Hunter
The WindClan warrior Crowfeather has long been haunted by his past loyalties and failed relationships, and his Clanmates question where his heart…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Erin Hunter
RiverClan is gripped by unease as their leader grows increasingly controlling and a sinister influence takes hold within the Clan. A young cat must…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Erin Hunter
Haunted by a devastating truth about her parentage and the violent act it drove her to, Hollyleaf flees the only home she has known. This companion…
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Year unknown · Erin Hunter
As RiverClan's new leader, Mistystar grapples with the heavy responsibilities of guiding her Clan while a troubling omen unsettles her. This novella…
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Year unknown · Erin Hunter
The gentle, kittypet-dwelling former ThunderClan cat Ravenpaw enjoys a peaceful life on the farm far from Clan battles. This novella revisits his…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Erin Hunter
Consumed by hatred even in death, the spirit of the ambitious Tigerstar refuses to rest after his defeat. This novella follows his scheming within…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Warriors books in?
Publication order — The author's official Warrior Cats site and publisher (HarperCollins), echoed by most reader reading-order guides Start with “Fire and Ice.”
How many books are in the Warriors series?
We list 10 books by Erin Hunter , published between 2003–2016.
Where can I buy the Warriors books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.