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John Forrester Reading Order

6 series · 17 books

Fantasy

John Forrester is a New Zealand-based fantasy author who has published seventeen books across six interconnected series between 2011 and 2021, including the Blacklight Chronicles, Maledorian Chronicles, and Song of the Gods. His work spans multiple fantasy worlds with complex narratives and interconnected storylines that appeal to readers seeking expansive, immersive fictional universes. Beyond his novels, Forrester brings a multidisciplinary creative background to his writing, drawing on experience as a musician, composer, and historian to craft richly detailed fantasy worlds.

Blacklight Chronicles Series

Complete

8 books (2011–2017)

Start with Fire Mage, the first of 8 books in the Blacklight Chronicles series.

Start this series with Fire Mage

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2
Fire Mage Reborn
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Shadow Mage
4
Cover of Sun Mage
5
Cover of Dragon Mage
6
7
8

Clarise Chambers Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

Start with Vogel House and read in order.

Start this series with Vogel House

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#Title
1
Cover of Vogel House
2
Cover of Beautiful Revenge
Beautiful Revenge
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Maledorian Chronicles Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2018)

Start with Lord of the Fallen and read in order.

Start this series with Lord of the Fallen

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#Title
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Lord of the Fallen
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Empire Awakening
Empire Awakening
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Princes of Naverstrom Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2014)

Start with Lord of Dragons and read in order.

Start this series with Lord of Dragons

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Lord of Dragons
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Theft of Dragons
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Song of the Gods Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2019)

Start with Demigod Marked and read in order.

Start this series with Demigod Marked

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#Title
1
Demigod Marked
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Demigod Rising
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Shandian Chronicles Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Reins of Power
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Forrester written?
John Forrester has written 17 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2021.
What is the first book in each John Forrester series?
Here are the first books in John Forrester's series: Blacklight Chronicles: Fire Mage; Clarise Chambers: Vogel House; Maledorian Chronicles: Lord of the Fallen; Princes of Naverstrom: Lord of Dragons; Song of the Gods: Demigod Marked.
What order should I read John Forrester's books?
We recommend reading John Forrester's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are John Forrester's series complete?
John Forrester has 6 completed series.

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