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Carol Berg Reading Order

8 series · 21 books · Born 1948

Fantasy

Carol Berg crafts epic fantasy narratives featuring complex magic systems and morally nuanced characters across multiple interconnected worlds. Her expansive career spans eight series and numerous standalones published from 2000 to 2021, with the Rai-kirah books establishing her reputation for intricate worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling. Berg's work has earned critical recognition including the Prism Award, Geffen Award, and multiple Colorado Book Awards, cementing her status as a significant voice in contemporary fantasy literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2017)

Start with Elemental Magic and read in order.

Start this series with Elemental Magic

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Elemental Magic
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Hath No Fury
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Books of the Rai-kirah Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Start with Transformation and read in order.

Start this series with Transformation

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Transformation
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Chimera Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Start with An Illusion of Thieves and read in order.

Start this series with An Illusion of Thieves

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An Illusion of Thieves
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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A Conjuring of Assassins
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
A Summoning of Demons
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collegia Magica Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2012)

Start with The Spirit Lens and read in order.

Start this series with The Spirit Lens

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The Spirit Lens
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Soul Mirror
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Daemon Prism
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

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Song of the Beast
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Bridge of D'Arnath Series

Complete

4 books (2004–2005)

Start with Guardians of the Keep, the first of 4 books in the The Bridge of D'Arnath series.

Start this series with Guardians of the Keep

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Guardians of the Keep
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Son of Avonar
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Daughter of Ancients
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Soul Weaver
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Sanctuary Duet Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with Dust and Light and read in order.

Start this series with Dust and Light

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Dust and Light
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Ash and Silver
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Valen Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2009)

Start with Flesh and Spirit and read in order.

Start this series with Flesh and Spirit

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1
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Flesh and Spirit
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Breath and Bone
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Cartamandua Legacy
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carol Berg written?
Carol Berg has written 21 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Carol Berg series?
Here are the first books in Carol Berg's series: Anthologies: Elemental Magic; Books of the Rai-kirah: Transformation; Chimera: An Illusion of Thieves; Collegia Magica: The Spirit Lens; The Bridge of D'Arnath: Guardians of the Keep.
What order should I read Carol Berg's books?
We recommend reading Carol Berg's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Carol Berg's series complete?
Carol Berg has 7 completed series.

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