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Megan Whalen Turner Reading Order

4 series Β· 11 books

Megan Whalen Turner crafts intricate fantasy worlds for young adult readers, earning recognition with her debut novel The Thief, which received a Newbery Honor in 1997. Her most celebrated work is the Attolia series, a six-book epic that has captivated readers with its complex plotting and richly developed mythology. Turner has published across multiple series and collections since 1995, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in fantasy literature known for layered storytelling and unexpected narrative twists.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2004)

Megan Whalen Turner contributed to two fantasy and horror anthologies published in 2003 and 2004. This complete series of two books should be read in publication order, beginning with Firebirds followed by Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection.

Start with Firebirds and read in order.

#Title
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2
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection

Attolia Series

Likely Complete

7 books (1996–2022)

Megan Whalen Turner's Attolia series spans seven books published between 1996 and 2022, with the sequence appearing to be complete. This fantasy series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Thief and progressing through The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, Thick as Thieves, Return of the Thief, and concluding with Moira's Pen: A Queen's Thief Collection. The interconnected narrative unfolds across these titles, revealing a richly layered world of political intrigue, magic, and character development that rewards sequential reading.

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

#Title
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2
Cover of The Queen of Attolia
The Queen of Attolia
3
4
Cover of A Conspiracy of Kings
A Conspiracy of Kings
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6
7
Moira's Pen: A Queen's Thief Collection

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1995–1995)

#Title
1
Cover of Instead of Three Wishes
Instead of Three Wishes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Megan Whalen Turner written?
Megan Whalen Turner has written 11 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Megan Whalen Turner series?
Here are the first books in Megan Whalen Turner's series: Anthologies: Firebirds; Attolia: The Thief.
What order should I read Megan Whalen Turner's books?
We recommend reading Megan Whalen Turner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Megan Whalen Turner's series complete?
Megan Whalen Turner has 3 completed series.

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