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Michael Scott Reading Order

22 series Β· 104 books Β· Born 28 September 1959

Michael Scott is a prolific author celebrated for his contributions to the fantasy genre, with a captivating style that weaves intricate narratives. Over his four-decade career, he has penned 104 books across 22 series, including the well-known titles Tales From The Land Of Erin and Mirror. Active from 1983 to 2023, Scott's imaginative storytelling has left a significant mark on readers and the literary world.

Anthologies Series

Complete

18 books (1983–2019)

Start with Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Irish Folk and Fairy Tales
2
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Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, Volume 2
3
Cover of Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, Volume III
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, Volume III
4
Cover of Irish Hero Tales
Irish Hero Tales
5
Cover of Irish Animal Tales
Irish Animal Tales
6
Cover of Irish Myths and Legends
Irish Myths and Legends
7
Cover of Irish Ghosts and Hauntings
Irish Ghosts and Hauntings
8
9
Cover of Magical Irish Folk Tales
Magical Irish Folk Tales
10
Cover of Tapestries
Tapestries
11
Cover of Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear
Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear
12
Cover of Tales of Terror from Blackwood's Magazine
Tales of Terror from Blackwood's Magazine
13
Cover of Classic Irish Folktales
Classic Irish Folktales
14
Corsets & Clockwork
15
Cover of Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories
Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories
16
Cover of Beyond the Stars: Twelve Tales of Adventure, Magic and Wonder
Beyond the Stars: Twelve Tales of Adventure, Magic and Wonder
17
Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories
18
Cover of Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories
Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories

Arcana Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1996)

Start with Silverhand and read in order.

#Title
1
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Silverhand
2
Cover of Silverlight
Silverlight

Astounding Outpost Presents Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
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Zombie Tales

Beloved Of The Gods Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

#Title
1

De Danann Tales Series

Complete

3 books (1991–1994)

Start with Windlord and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series

Complete

12 books (2013–2014)

Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.

#Title
1
A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer)
2
Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman)
3
Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead)
4
Spore(By: Alex Scarrow)
5
The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson)
6
The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy)
7
The Nameless City
8
The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman)
9
The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve)
10
The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick)
11
Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness)
12
Lights Out(By: Holly Black)

Judith and Spider Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1997)

Start with Judith and the Traveler and read in order.

#Title
1
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Judith and the Traveler
2
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Good Enough for Judith
3
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Judith and Spider

Lost Stories from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2020–2021)

Start with Aoife and Scathach, Shadow Twins, the first of 8 books in the Lost Stories from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.

#Title
1
Aoife and Scathach, Shadow Twins
2
Machiavelli: Guardian of Paris
3
Nicholas Flamel and the Codex
4
Nicholas and the Krampus
5
The Ballad of Black Hawk and Billy the Kid
6
The Bard and the Knight
7
Cover of The Lost Stories Collection
The Lost Stories Collection
8
Virginia Dare and the Ratcatcher

Merchant Prince Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2003)

Start with The Merchant Prince(With: Armin Shimerman) and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Merchant Prince(With: Armin Shimerman)
2
Cover of Outrageous Fortune(By: Armin Shimerman)
Outrageous Fortune(By: Armin Shimerman)
3
Cover of Capital Offense(By: Armin Shimerman)
Capital Offense(By: Armin Shimerman)

Mirror Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1992)

Start with Image and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Reflection

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2002)

Start with Irish Myths and Legends and read in order.

#Title
1
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Irish Myths and Legends
2
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Celtic Wisdom for Business
3
Cover of The Book of Celtic Wisdom
The Book of Celtic Wisdom

Other World Series

Complete

4 books (1993–1995)

Start with House of the Dead, the first of 4 books in the Other World series.

#Title
1
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House of the Dead
2
Cover of October Moon
October Moon
3
Cover of Moonlight(By: Michael Carroll)
Moonlight(By: Michael Carroll)
4

Seasons Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1991)

Start with Seasons and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Another Time, Another Season / Another Season
3
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Season's End

Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series

Complete

8 books (2007–2012)

Start with The Alchemyst, the first of 8 books in the Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.

#Title
1
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The Alchemyst
2
Cover of The Magician
The Magician
3
Cover of The Sorceress
The Sorceress
4
The Death of Joan of Arc
5
Cover of The Necromancer
The Necromancer
6
Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas
7
Cover of The Warlock
The Warlock
8
Cover of The Enchantress
The Enchantress

Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
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The Alchemyst: The Graphic Novel(With: Chris Chalik)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Saint Patrick: An Irish Tale

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (1989–2021)

Start with Irish Fairytales and read in order.

#Title
1
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Irish Fairytales
2
Magic and Myth / Legends and Lore

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

19 books (1983–2016)

Start with The Song of the Children of Lir, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
The Song of the Children of Lir
2
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A Celtic Odyssey: The Voyage of Maildun
3
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The Children of Lir
4
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The Last of the Fianna
5
Navigator: The Voyage of St. Brendan(With: Gloria Gaghan)
6
Cover of The Quest of the Sons / The Seven Treasures
The Quest of the Sons / The Seven Treasures
7
8
Cover of The River Gods
The River Gods
9
10
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Gemini Game
11
12
Cover of The Hallows
The Hallows
13
Cover of 19 Railway Street(With: Morgan Llywelyn)
19 Railway Street(With: Morgan Llywelyn)
14
15
Cover of The Culai Heritage
The Culai Heritage
16
Cover of The Affair(As: Anna Dillon)
The Affair(As: Anna Dillon)
17
Cover of Consequences(As: Anna Dillon)
Consequences(As: Anna Dillon)
18
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Closure(As: Anna Dillon)
19
Cover of Mirror Image(With: Melanie Ruth Rose)
Mirror Image(With: Melanie Ruth Rose)

Tales From The Land Of Erin Series

Complete

3 books (1985–1985)

Start with A Bright Enchantment and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Bright Enchantment
2
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A Golden Dream
3
Cover of A Silver Wish
A Silver Wish

Tales Of The Bard Series

Complete

3 books (1987–1988)

Start with Magician's Law and read in order.

#Title
1
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Magician's Law
2
Cover of Death's Law
Death's Law
3
Cover of Demon's Law
Demon's Law

Thirteen Hallows Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
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The Thirteen Hallows

Vampyres of Hollywood Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2015)

Start with Vampyres of Hollywood(With: Adrienne Barbeau) and read in order.

#Title
1
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Vampyres of Hollywood(With: Adrienne Barbeau)
2
Love Bites(By: Adrienne Barbeau)
3
Make Me Dead(By: Adrienne Barbeau)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Scott written?
Michael Scott has written 104 books across 22 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Michael Scott series?
Here are the first books in Michael Scott's series: Anthologies: Irish Folk and Fairy Tales; Arcana: Silverhand; De Danann Tales: Windlord; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer); Judith and Spider: Judith and the Traveler.
What order should I read Michael Scott's books?
We recommend reading Michael Scott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Michael Scott's series complete?
Michael Scott has 20 completed series.

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