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Frances Hardinge Reading Order

7 series · 23 books · Born 1973

Action & AdventureFantasyYoung Adult

Frances Hardinge crafts inventive fantasy worlds for young readers, drawing inspiration from a childhood spent in a sprawling, remote house that sparked her fascination with the strange and magical. Her novels, spanning standalone works and series like Fly By Night, blend intricate worldbuilding with compelling adventure narratives that appeal to both middle-grade and young adult audiences. Since 2005, she has established herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary fantasy, known for her imaginative plotting and richly detailed storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2020)

Start with TwentiethAnnual Collection, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with TwentiethAnnual Collection

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TwentiethAnnual Collection
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
Here I Stand: Stories That Speak For Freedom
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Mystery & Mayhem
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Outcast Hours
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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1
Island of Whispers
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fly By Night Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2010)

Start with Fly by Night and read in order.

Start this series with Fly by Night

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Fly by Night
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Twilight Robbery / Fly Trap
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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1
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The Forest of a Thousand Eyes
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2007–2026)

Start with Verdigris Deep / Well Witched, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Verdigris Deep / Well Witched

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1
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Verdigris Deep / Well Witched
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Gullstruck Island / The Lost Conspiracy
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Face Like Glass
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
The Lie Tree
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Skinful of Shadows
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8
Traitors' Nest
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tales of the Apt Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

Start with Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky), the first of 4 books in the Tales of the Apt series.

Start this series with Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)

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Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Time for Grief(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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For Love of Distant Shores(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,John Gwynne)
The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,John Gwynne)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Myriad Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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1
Cover of Deeplight

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Frances Hardinge written?
Frances Hardinge has written 23 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Frances Hardinge series?
Here are the first books in Frances Hardinge's series: Anthologies: TwentiethAnnual Collection; Fly By Night: Fly by Night; Tales of the Apt: Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky).
What order should I read Frances Hardinge's books?
We recommend reading Frances Hardinge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Frances Hardinge's series complete?
Frances Hardinge has 6 completed series.

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