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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

Ongoing

3 books (2006–2025)

Start with Swashbuckling Fantasy and read in order.

#Title
1
Swashbuckling Fantasy
2
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Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013
3
Monstrous Tales

Eidolon Chronicles Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with The Secret Country and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Secret Country
2
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The Shadow World
3
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Dragon's Fire

Fool's Gold Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2005)

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

#Title
1
Sorcery Rising(As:Jude Fisher)
2
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Wild Magic(As:Jude Fisher)
3
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The Rose of the World(As:Jude Fisher)

Knot Garden Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2002)

Start with The Knot Garden and read in order.

#Title
1
The Knot Garden
2

Moroccan Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2012)

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

#Title
1
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Crossed Bones / The Tenth Gift
2
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The Salt Road
3
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The Sultan's Wife

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.

#Title
1
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The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
2
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
3
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The Return of the King Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
4
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The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
5
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
6
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)
7
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Visual Companion(As:Jude Fisher)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2009–2025)

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

#Title
1
2
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Goldseekers
3
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Pillars of Light
4
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Court of Lions
5
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The Sea Gate
6
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The White Hare
7
The Black Crescent
8
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Secrets of the Bees

Tag, the Cat Series

Complete

2 books (1997–1998)

Start with The Wild Road and read in order.

#Title
1
The Wild Road
2
The Golden Cat

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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