John Forrester Reading Order
6 series · 17 books
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.
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Blacklight Chronicles Series
Complete8 books (2011–2017)
The Blacklight Chronicles is a complete fantasy series consisting of eight books published between 2011 and 2017 by John Forrester. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fire Mage and concluding with Origin Mage. This progression follows the author's intended narrative arc across the full span of the completed saga.
Start with Fire Mage, the first of 8 books in the Blacklight Chronicles series.
Start this series with Fire Mage
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Clarise Chambers Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
This two-book fantasy series by John Forrester follows the Clarise Chambers storyline across Vogel House (2013) and Beautiful Revenge (2014). The complete series should be read in publication order to experience the narrative as intended. Both books were released within a single year, offering a brief but concluded exploration of its fantasy world.
Start with Vogel House and read in order.
Start this series with Vogel House
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Maledorian Chronicles Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
The Maledorian Chronicles is a complete fantasy series consisting of two books published between 2016 and 2018. Both Lord of the Fallen and Empire Awakening should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended by author John Forrester.
Start with Lord of the Fallen and read in order.
Start this series with Lord of the Fallen
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Princes of Naverstrom Series
Complete2 books (2014–2014)
The Princes of Naverstrom is a complete fantasy series consisting of two books published in 2014. Both titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Lord of Dragons followed by Theft of Dragons. John Forrester's standalone duology is designed to be experienced sequentially for the intended narrative flow.
Start with Lord of Dragons and read in order.
Start this series with Lord of Dragons
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Song of the Gods Series
Complete2 books (2019–2019)
Song of the Gods is a complete two-book fantasy series by John Forrester, consisting of Demigod Marked (2019) and Demigod Rising (2019). The books should be read in publication order to fully experience the narrative arc. This series concludes with its second installment, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished story.
Start with Demigod Marked and read in order.
Start this series with Demigod Marked
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Complete1 book (2021–2021)
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.