Benedict Jacka Reading Order
4 series · 20 books · Born 1980-09-25
Benedict Jacka is a British fantasy writer who crafts action-packed urban fantasy worlds featuring morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous magical landscapes. Best known for the Alex Verus series, which follows a London-based mage with divination powers through intricate plots of political intrigue and supernatural conflict, Jacka has built a reputation for immersive worldbuilding and fast-paced storytelling across multiple interconnected series since 2005.
Alex Verus Series
Likely Complete14 books (2012–2022)
Start with Cursed, the first of 14 books in the Alex Verus series.
Start this series with Cursed
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Inheritance of Magic Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2025)
Start with An Inheritance of Magic and read in order.
Start this series with An Inheritance of Magic
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Ninja Series
Complete2 books (2005–2007)
Start with The Beginning and read in order.
Start this series with The Beginning
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Benedict Jacka written?
- Benedict Jacka has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Benedict Jacka series?
- Here are the first books in Benedict Jacka's series: Alex Verus: Cursed; Inheritance of Magic: An Inheritance of Magic; Ninja: The Beginning.
- What order should I read Benedict Jacka's books?
- We recommend reading Benedict Jacka's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Benedict Jacka still writing new books?
- Yes, Benedict Jacka has 1 ongoing series: Inheritance of Magic.