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Jane Johnson Reading Order

8 series · 31 books

FantasyLiterary FictionNon-Fiction

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2006–2025)

Start with Swashbuckling Fantasy and read in order.

Start this series with Swashbuckling Fantasy

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1
Swashbuckling Fantasy
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Monstrous Tales
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Eidolon Chronicles Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with The Secret Country and read in order.

Start this series with The Secret Country

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1
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The Secret Country
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Shadow World
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dragon's Fire
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fool's Gold Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2005)

Start with Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher) and read in order.

Start this series with Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher)

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1
Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Wild Magic(As:Jude Fisher)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Rose of the World(As:Jude Fisher)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Knot Garden Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2002)

Start with The Knot Garden and read in order.

Start this series with The Knot Garden

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1
The Knot Garden
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Moroccan Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2012)

Start with Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift and read in order.

Start this series with Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift

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1
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Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Salt Road
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Sultan's Wife
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

7 books (2001–2013)

Start with The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher), the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)

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1
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The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Return of the King Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2009–2025)

Start with Maskmaker, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Maskmaker

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1
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2
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3
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Pillars of Light
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Court of Lions
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Sea Gate
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The White Hare
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Black Crescent
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Secrets of the Bees
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tag, the Cat Series

Complete

2 books (1997–1998)

Start with The Wild Road and read in order.

Start this series with The Wild Road

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1
The Wild Road
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Golden Cat
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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