C. Mantis Reading Order
3 series · 19 books
C. Mantis creates immersive LitRPG and Xianxia fiction that blends game mechanics with Eastern martial fantasy. Their primary work, The Path of Ascension, spans multiple formats including a light novel adaptation, establishing their versatility across different storytelling mediums. Since 2022, Mantis has built a rapidly expanding catalog of eighteen books, demonstrating consistent productivity in the progression fantasy genre.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
The Path of Ascension Series
Ongoing14 books (2022–2027)
The Path of Ascension is an ongoing 13-book series by C. Mantis published between 2022 and 2026. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Path of Ascension and continuing through the numbered installments as they were released. The series contains some out-of-sequence numbering, including a Book 10.5 entry, so following the specific publication order rather than numerical sequence is essential for a coherent reading experience.
Start with The Path of Ascension, the first of 13 books in the The Path of Ascension series.
Start this series with The Path of Ascension
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The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Series
Ongoing4 books (2025–2026)
The Path of Ascension is an ongoing light novel series by C. Mantis with four volumes published between 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and continuing through Volume 4. The books are co-authored with Karla Díaz and Adam Cahoon.
Start with The Path of AscensionVol. 1, the first of 4 books in the The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) series.
Start this series with The Path of AscensionVol. 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has C. Mantis written?
- C. Mantis has written 19 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2022 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each C. Mantis series?
- Here are the first books in C. Mantis's series: The Path of Ascension: The Path of Ascension; The Path of Ascension (Light Novel): The Path of AscensionVol. 1.
- What order should I read C. Mantis's books?
- We recommend reading C. Mantis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is C. Mantis still writing new books?
- Yes, C. Mantis has 2 ongoing series: The Path of Ascension, The Path of Ascension (Light Novel).