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Karen Brooks Reading Order

4 series · 41 books

FantasyYoung Adult

Karen Brooks is an Australian author who has built a prolific career spanning over two decades in fantasy literature for young readers. Her diverse body of work encompasses four distinct series, including the Cassandra Klein and Curse of the Bond Riders sagas, alongside numerous standalone novels that showcase her versatility within the genre. With more than forty books to her name since 2001, Brooks combines imaginative world-building with compelling storytelling that appeals to both children and young adults.

Cassandra Klein Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2004)

Start with It's Time, Cassandra Klein, the first of 4 books in the Cassandra Klein series.

Start this series with It's Time, Cassandra Klein

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It's Time, Cassandra Klein
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Gaze of the Gorgon
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Book of Night
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Kurs of Atlantis
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Curse Of The Bond Riders Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2012)

Start with Tallow and read in order.

Start this series with Tallow

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2
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3
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Illumination
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2004–2026)

Start with The Kurs of Atlantis, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Kurs of Atlantis

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The Kurs of Atlantis
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Locksmith's Daughter
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Chocolate Maker's Wife
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Darkest Shore
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Lady Brewer of London / The Brewer's Tale
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Good Wife of Bath
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Extraordinary Florence Stoker
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Quentaris Chronicles Series

Complete

26 books (2003–2008)

Start with Beneath Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor), the first of 26 books in the The Quentaris Chronicles series.

Start this series with Beneath Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor)

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Beneath Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Slaves of Quentaris(By: Paul Collins)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Revognase(By: Lucy Sussex)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Angel Fever(By: Isobelle Carmody)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Dragonlords of Quentaris(By: Paul Collins)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Quentaris in Flames(By: Michael Pryor)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Stones of Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Swords of Quentaris(By: Paul Collins)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Ancient Hero(By: Sean McMullen)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Mind Master(By: John Heffernan)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Treasure Hunters of Quentaris(By: Margo Lanagan)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Nightmare in Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Princess of Shadows(By: Paul Collins)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Rifts Through Quentaris
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Cat Dreamer(By: Isobelle Carmody)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Murderers' Apprentice(By: Pamela Freeman)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Plague of Quentaris(By: Gary Crew)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Pirates of Quentaris(By: Sherryl Clark)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Prisoner of Quentaris(By: Anna Ciddor)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Skyflower(By: Justin D'Ath)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Stars of Quentaris(By: Margo Lanagan)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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Stolen Children of Quentaris(By: Gary Crew)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
The Forgotten Prince(By: Paul Collins)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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The Perfect Princess(By: Jenny Pausacker)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Battle for Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Vampires of Quentaris(By: Paul Collins)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Karen Brooks written?
Karen Brooks has written 41 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Karen Brooks series?
Here are the first books in Karen Brooks's series: Cassandra Klein: It's Time, Cassandra Klein; Curse Of The Bond Riders: Tallow; The Quentaris Chronicles: Beneath Quentaris(By: Michael Pryor).
What order should I read Karen Brooks's books?
We recommend reading Karen Brooks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Karen Brooks's series complete?
Karen Brooks has 3 completed series.

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