Jane Johnson Reading Order
8 series Β· 31 books
Jane Johnson is a prolific author recognized for her compelling storytelling in fantasy and contemporary fiction. With an impressive catalog of 31 books spanning eight series, including the popular Eidolon Chronicles and Fool's Gold, her works encompass both novels and non-fiction. Active from 1997 to 2025, Johnson has captivated readers with her engaging narratives and rich world-building.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2006β2025)
Start with Swashbuckling Fantasy and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Swashbuckling Fantasy 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Monstrous Tales 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Eidolon Chronicles Series
Complete3 books (2005β2007)
Start with The Secret Country and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret Country 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Shadow World 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dragon's Fire 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Fool's Gold Series
Complete3 books (2002β2005)
Start with Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wild Magic(As:Jude Fisher) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Rose of the World(As:Jude Fisher) 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Knot Garden Series
Complete2 books (2001β2002)
Start with The Knot Garden and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Knot Garden 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nonesuch 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Moroccan Series
Complete3 books (2006β2012)
Start with Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Salt Road 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sultan's Wife 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (2001β2013)
Start with The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher), the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Return of the King Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2009β2025)
Start with Maskmaker, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maskmaker 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Goldseekers 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Pillars of Light 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Court of Lions 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Sea Gate 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The White Hare 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Black Crescent 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Secrets of the Bees 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Tag, the Cat Series
Complete2 books (1997β1998)
Start with The Wild Road and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Wild Road 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Golden Cat 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jane Johnson written?
- Jane Johnson has written 31 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jane Johnson series?
- Here are the first books in Jane Johnson's series: Anthologies: Swashbuckling Fantasy; Eidolon Chronicles: The Secret Country; Fool's Gold: Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher); Knot Garden: The Knot Garden; Moroccan: Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift.
- What order should I read Jane Johnson's books?
- We recommend reading Jane Johnson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jane Johnson still writing new books?
- Yes, Jane Johnson has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

