Joseph Delaney Reading Order
9 series · 35 books · Born 25 July 1945
Joseph Delaney is a British author recognized for his contributions to the fantasy genre, particularly in children's and young adult literature. Over his prolific career from 1997 to 2023, he penned 35 books across nine series, with notable works including The Last Apprentice series and The Arena 13 Trilogy. His storytelling often weaves elements of suspense and folklore, captivating readers with immersive and imaginative tales.
Aberrations Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with The Beast Awakens and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2009–2011)
Start with Half-Minute Horrors and read in order.
Arena 13 Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Start with Arena 13 and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Ghost Prison 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Spook’s Stories Series
Complete4 books (2009–2014)
Start with The Spook's Tale: And Other Horrors, the first of 4 books in the Spook’s Stories series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer's Whore(As:J.K. Haderack) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles Series
Complete15 books (2004–2013)
Start with The Spook's Apprentice / Revenge of the Witch, the first of 15 books in the The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Spook's Apprentice / Revenge of the Witch 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Spook's Curse / Curse of the Bane 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Spook's Battle / Attack of the Fiend 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Spook's Secret / Night of the Soul Stealer 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Spook's Mistake / Wrath of the Bloodeye 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Spook's Sacrifice / Clash of the Demons 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Spook's Nightmare / Rise of the Huntress 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Alice and the Brain Guzzler 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Grimalkin's Tale 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  I Am Grimalkin / Grimalkin, the Witch Assassin 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Spook's Destiny / Rage of the Fallen 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Slither's Tale / Slither 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Spook's Blood / The Last Apprentice 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  I Am Alice / Spook's: Alice 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Spook’s Revenge / Fury of the Seventh Son 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Spook's Apprentice: Brother Wulf Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with Brother Wulf, the first of 4 books in the The Spook's Apprentice: Brother Wulf series.
The Starblade Chronicles Series
Complete3 books (2014–2017)
Start with A New Darkness and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joseph Delaney written?
- Joseph Delaney has written 35 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Joseph Delaney series?
- Here are the first books in Joseph Delaney's series: Aberrations: The Beast Awakens; Anthologies: Half-Minute Horrors; Arena 13 Trilogy: Arena 13; Spook’s Stories: The Spook's Tale: And Other Horrors; The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles: The Spook's Apprentice / Revenge of the Witch.
- What order should I read Joseph Delaney's books?
- We recommend reading Joseph Delaney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joseph Delaney's series complete?
- Joseph Delaney has 8 completed series.