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Cliff McNish Reading Order

5 series Β· 17 books

Cliff McNish is an English fantasy author known for crafting supernatural stories aimed at young adult readers. His most celebrated work, the Doomspell Trilogy, achieved international recognition with translations in 26 languages, while standalone novels like Breathe showcase his skill at blending ghostly elements with compelling narratives. Across four distinct series and fourteen books published between 2000 and 2019, McNish has established himself as a skilled builder of fantastical worlds that resonate with teen audiences.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2022–2026)

Start this series with Extremely Bizarre

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Cozy in the Apocalypse
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Doomspell Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Cliff McNish's Doomspell trilogy is a complete fantasy series for young adult readers comprising three books published between 2000 and 2002. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Doomspell, followed by The Scent of Magic, and concluding with The Wizard's Promise. All three installments are essential to the full narrative arc and were released within a concentrated two-year period.

Start with The Doomspell and read in order.

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The Wizard's Promise

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2019)

Cliff McNish's collection of fantasy novellas for young adults spans from 2006 to 2019 and comprises three complete works. These stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Breathe, followed by Craving, and concluding with The Winter Wolf. McNish's short fiction explores imaginative worlds within the fantasy genre, offering accessible entries into his storytelling for younger readers.

Start with Breathe and read in order.

Silver Sequence Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2005)

The Silver Sequence is a complete fantasy trilogy for young adults by Cliff McNish, consisting of The Silver Child, Silver City, and Silver World. Published between 2003 and 2005, the series should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. All three books are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished narrative arc.

Start with The Silver Child and read in order.

Start this series with The Silver Child

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (2007–2015)

Cliff McNish's Standalone Novels series comprises five fantasy books for young adult readers published between 2007 and 2015. Though each book functions as an independent story, readers should follow publication order beginning with Angel, followed by Savannah Grey, The Hunting Ground, Going Home, and My Friend Twigs. The series is now complete.

Start with Angel, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cliff McNish written?
Cliff McNish has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Cliff McNish series?
Here are the first books in Cliff McNish's series: Anthologies: Extremely Bizarre; Doomspell: The Doomspell; Short Stories/Novellas: Breathe; Silver Sequence: The Silver Child.
What order should I read Cliff McNish's books?
We recommend reading Cliff McNish's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Cliff McNish's series complete?
Cliff McNish has 5 completed series.

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