How many books has Lisa McMann written?

Lisa McMann has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Lisa McMann series?

Here are the first books in Lisa McMann's series: Forgotten Five: Map of Flames; Going Wild: Going Wild; Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner); The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Captives; Unwanteds: The Unwanteds.

What order should I read Lisa McMann's books?

We recommend reading Lisa McMann's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Lisa McMann still writing new books?

Yes, Lisa McMann has 1 ongoing series: Forgotten Five.

Lisa McMann Reading Order

9 series · 43 books

Action & Adventure Fantasy Young Adult

Lisa McMann is an American author who has written over 40 books spanning multiple young adult and middle-grade series since 2008. Her work ranges across fantasy and action-adventure genres, with her early career defined by the psychological thriller trilogy WAKE, which explores the blurred boundaries between dreams and reality. Beyond her breakout series, McMann has built an extensive catalog including The Unwanteds franchise, collaborative anthology projects, and numerous standalone novels that appeal to readers seeking imaginative worlds and compelling character-driven narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#	Title
1	Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Forgotten Five Series

Ongoing

7 books (2022–2026)

Start with Map of Flames, the first of 7 books in the Forgotten Five series.

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#	Title
1	Map of Flames 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Invisible Spy 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rebel Undercover 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dangerous Allies 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Operation Chaos 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Masters of Disguise 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Forever Rogue 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Going Wild Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Going Wild and read in order.

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#	Title
1	Going Wild 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Predator Vs Prey / Project Chimera 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Clash of Beasts 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Infinity Ring Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2014)

Start with A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner), the first of 8 books in the Infinity Ring series.

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#	Title
1	A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Divide and Conquer(By: Carrie Ryan) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Behind Enemy Lines(By: Jennifer A. Nielsen) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cave of Wonders(By: Matthew J. Kirby) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Curse of the Ancients(By: Matt de la Pena) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Trap Door 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Eternity(By: Matt de la Pena) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Iron Empire(By: James Dashner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2010–2021)

Start with Dead to You and read in order.

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#	Title
1	Dead to You 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Missing / Cryer's Cross 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Clarice the Brave 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Unwanteds Quests Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2017–2021)

Start with Dragon Captives, the first of 7 books in the The Unwanteds Quests series.

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#	Title
1	Dragon Captives 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragon Bones 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dragon Curse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dragon Ghosts 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dragon Fire 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dragon Slayers 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dragon Fury 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Unwanteds Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2016)

Start with The Unwanteds, the first of 7 books in the Unwanteds series.

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#	Title
1	The Unwanteds 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Island of Silence 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Island of Fire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Island of Legends 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Island of Graves 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Island of Shipwrecks 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Island of Dragons 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Visions Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2014)

Start with Bang and read in order.

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1	Bang 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Crash 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gasp 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wake Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2010)

Start with Wake, the first of 4 books in the Wake series.

Start this series with Wake

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1	Wake 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fade 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cabel's Story 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Gone 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lisa McMann written?: Lisa McMann has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lisa McMann series?: Here are the first books in Lisa McMann's series: Forgotten Five: Map of Flames; Going Wild: Going Wild; Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner); The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Captives; Unwanteds: The Unwanteds.
What order should I read Lisa McMann's books?: We recommend reading Lisa McMann's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lisa McMann still writing new books?: Yes, Lisa McMann has 1 ongoing series: Forgotten Five.

Lisa McMann Reading Order

Anthologies Series

Forgotten Five Series

Going Wild Series

Infinity Ring Series

Standalone Novels Series

The Unwanteds Quests Series

Unwanteds Series

Visions Series

Wake Series

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