
Chris Wooding Reading Order
11 series Β· 46 books Β· Born 28 February 1977
Chris Wooding is a prolific author hailing from London, known for his imaginative storytelling in fantasy and adventure genres. With 46 titles spanning 11 series, including the acclaimed Broken Sky and Tale of the Ketty Jay, Wooding has captivated readers since his debut in 1996. His works, characterized by rich world-building and dynamic characters, continue to resonate with fans through 2023.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2007β2007)
Start with The Restless Dead and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Restless Dead 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | This Is Push 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Braided Path Series
Complete3 books (2003β2005)
Start with The Weavers of Saramyr and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Weavers of Saramyr 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Skein of Lament 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Ascendancy Veil 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Broken Sky Series
Complete12 books (1999β2017)
Start with Broken Sky Part 1, the first of 12 books in the Broken Sky series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Broken Sky Part 1 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Broken Sky Part 2 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Broken Sky Part 3 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Broken Sky Part 4 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Broken Sky Part 5 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Broken Sky Part 6 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Broken Sky Part 7 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Broken Sky Part 8 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Broken Sky Part 9 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Broken Sky Act 2: Communion 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Broken Sky Act 3: The Citadel 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Broken Sky: The Twilight War 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pandemonium 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Jack From the Earth Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jack from Earth 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Malice Series
Complete2 books (2009β2010)
Start with Malice and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Malice 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Havoc 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Out of This World Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Out of This World 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Point Horror Unleashed Series
Complete8 books (1996β2000)
Start with Blood Sinister(By: Celia Rees), the first of 8 books in the Point Horror Unleashed series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Sinister(By: Celia Rees) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Transformer(By: Philip Gross) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Vanished(By: Celia Rees) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Catchman 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Facetaker(By: Philip Gross) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Amy(By: Samantha Lee) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Bogle(By: Samantha Lee) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Cunning Man(By: Celia Rees) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (2001β2015)
Start with The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Crashing 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Endgame 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Kerosene 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Poison 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Storm Thief 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Fade 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Pale 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Silver 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Velocity 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Tale of the Ketty Jay Series
Complete4 books (2009β2013)
Start with Retribution Falls, the first of 4 books in the Tale of the Ketty Jay series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Retribution Falls 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Black Lung Captain 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Iron Jackal 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Ace of Skulls 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Darkwater Legacy Series
Likely Complete2 books (2018β2023)
Start with The Ember Blade and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ember Blade 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Shadow Casket 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Wooding written?
- Chris Wooding has written 46 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Chris Wooding series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Wooding's series: Anthologies: The Restless Dead; Braided Path: The Weavers of Saramyr; Broken Sky: Broken Sky Part 1; Malice: Malice; Point Horror Unleashed: Blood Sinister(By: Celia Rees).
- What order should I read Chris Wooding's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Wooding's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Chris Wooding's series complete?
- Chris Wooding has 10 completed series.

