Erin Bowman Reading Order
5 series · 13 books
Erin Bowman crafts intense science fiction worlds for young adult readers, blending dystopian themes with high-stakes action across multiple interconnected series. Her body of work spans thirteen books written between 2013 and 2024, including the Taken franchise alongside standalone novels and collaborative anthology contributions. Before pursuing fiction full-time, Bowman worked as a web designer, bringing a designer's eye for detail to her intricate worldbuilding.
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Achlys Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Erin Bowman's completed Achlys duology consists of two young adult science fiction novels published between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Contagion followed by Immunity. Both books are essential to the full story arc of this two-book series.
Start with Contagion and read in order.
Start this series with Contagion
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2020–2024)
Erin Bowman's science fiction and young adult standalone novels span from 2020 to 2024, with three books currently published and more forthcoming. Each entry stands alone and should be read in publication order: The Girl and the Witch's Garden, Dustborn, and In the Dead of the Night. This ongoing series allows readers to experience independent stories while following the author's evolving work across the science fiction and young adult genres.
Start with The Girl and the Witch's Garden and read in order.
Start this series with The Girl and the Witch's Garden
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Taken Series
Complete4 books (2013–2015)
The Taken series is a complete young adult science fiction quartet by Erin Bowman, consisting of Taken, Frozen, Stolen, and Forged, published between 2013 and 2015. Read the books in publication order to follow the story as intended. All four installments have been released, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished narrative arc.
Start with Taken, the first of 4 books in the Taken series.
Start this series with Taken
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Vengeance Road Series
Complete3 books (2015–2019)
Erin Bowman's Vengeance Road trilogy is a complete young adult science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2015 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Vengeance Road, followed by Retribution Rails, and concluding with Kate & Jesse. This trilogy is now finished and ready for readers to experience from beginning to end.
Start with Vengeance Road and read in order.
Start this series with Vengeance Road
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Erin Bowman written?
- Erin Bowman has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Erin Bowman series?
- Here are the first books in Erin Bowman's series: Achlys: Contagion; Taken: Taken; Vengeance Road: Vengeance Road.
- What order should I read Erin Bowman's books?
- We recommend reading Erin Bowman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Erin Bowman still writing new books?
- Yes, Erin Bowman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.