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Thomas K. Carpenter Reading Order

15 series Β· 77 books

Thomas K. Carpenter is a prolific author known for his engaging works in fantasy and science fiction. With 77 titles spread across 15 series, including popular ones like Aura Healers Hall and the Alexandrian Saga, he captivated readers from 2010 to 2025. His notable contributions to the genre also encompass the Dashkova Memoirs and the Digital Sea series, establishing him as a versatile storyteller.

Alexandrian Saga Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2014)

Start with Fires of Alexandria, the first of 7 books in the Alexandrian Saga series.

#Title
1
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Fires of Alexandria
2
Heirs of Alexandria
3
Legacy of Alexandria
4
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Warmachines of Alexandria
5
Empire of Alexandria
6
Goddess of Alexandria
7
Voyage of Alexandria

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2012–2023)

Start with Mirror Shards: Volume Two, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Mirror Shards: Volume Two
2
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Pulse Pounders
3
Racing the Clock
4
Diabolical Plots: Year Three
5
Fantastic Schools: Volume One
6
Fantastic Schools, Volume Six

Aura Healers Hall Series

Ongoing

5 books (2024–2025)

Start with Half Pint Hex, the first of 5 books in the Aura Healers Hall series.

#Title
1
Half Pint Hex
2
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Twilight Horn
3
Blood Witch Curse
4
Deathless King
5
Full Moon Demon

Dashkova Memoirs Series

Complete

8 books (2015–2016)

Start with A Cauldron of Secrets, the first of 8 books in the Dashkova Memoirs series.

#Title
1
A Cauldron of Secrets
2
Birds of Prophecy
3
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Nightfell Games
4
Revolutionary Magic
5
The Franklin Deception
6
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The Queen of Dreams
7
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Dragons of Siberia
8
Shadows of an Empire

Digital Sea Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2012)

Start with The Digital Sea and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Digital Sea
2
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The Godhead Machine
3
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Neochrome Aurora

Fiction River Series

Complete

7 books (2013–2020)

Start with How to Save the World(By: Dean Wesley Smith), the first of 7 books in the Fiction River series.

#Title
1
How to Save the World(By: Dean Wesley Smith)
2
Time Streams(By: Dean Wesley Smith,Lee Allred,Lou J. Berger)
3
Valor(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Dean Wesley Smith,Lee Allred)
4
Last Stand(By: John Helfers)
5
Wishes(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Dean Wesley Smith,Rebecca Moesta)
6
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Feel the Love(By: Mark Leslie)
7
Time Travelers(With: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Scott William Carter,Lisa Silverthorne,Chuck Heintzelman,Dean Wesley Smith,Kelly Cairo,Sharon Joss,Fiction River)

Gamers Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

Start with Frags and read in order.

Hundred Halls Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2016–2022)

Start with Trials of Magic, the first of 6 books in the Hundred Halls series.

#Title
1
Trials of Magic
2
Web of Lies
3
Alchemy of Souls
4
Gathering of Shadows
5
City of Sorcery
6
Untamed Destiny

Hundred Halls: Gamemakers Online Series

Complete

4 books (2019–2020)

Start with Citadel of Broken Dreams, the first of 4 books in the Hundred Halls: Gamemakers Online series.

#Title
1
Citadel of Broken Dreams
2
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Gladiators of Warsong
3
The Warped Forest
4
Enter the Daemonpits

Order Of Merlin Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2023–2023)

Start with Infernal Alliances and read in order.

#Title
1
Infernal Alliances
2
The Order of Merlin
3
Tower of Horn and Blood

Reluctant Assassin Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2019)

Start with The Reluctant Assassin, the first of 5 books in the Reluctant Assassin series.

#Title
1
The Reluctant Assassin
2
The Sorcerous Spy
3
The Veiled Diplomat
4
Agent Unraveled
5
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The Webs That Bind

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

9 books (2010–2013)

Start with Sagan's Law, the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Sagan's Law
2
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The Cageless Zoo
3
The Price of Numbers
4
The Lorieme Job
5
The Blood of the Gods
6
The Curse of the Gorgon
7
The Sky Mother's Gift
8
The Virtues of Madness
9
The Weight of Gold

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
The Adventures of Heron

Stone Singers Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2022–2022)

Start with House of Snake and Tome, the first of 5 books in the Stone Singers series.

#Title
1
House of Snake and Tome
2
Sonata of Shadow and Thorn
3
Song of Siren and Blood
4
Storm of Dragon and Stone
5
Well of Demon and Bone

The Crystal Halls Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2024)

Start with Shadows in Amber, the first of 5 books in the The Crystal Halls series.

#Title
1
Shadows in Amber
2
The Emerald Eclipse
3
The Sapphire Stratagem
4
Chains of Obsidian
5
The Bloodstone Rebellion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Thomas K. Carpenter written?
Thomas K. Carpenter has written 77 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Thomas K. Carpenter series?
Here are the first books in Thomas K. Carpenter's series: Alexandrian Saga: Fires of Alexandria; Anthologies: Mirror Shards: Volume Two; Aura Healers Hall: Half Pint Hex; Dashkova Memoirs: A Cauldron of Secrets; Digital Sea: The Digital Sea.
What order should I read Thomas K. Carpenter's books?
We recommend reading Thomas K. Carpenter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Thomas K. Carpenter still writing new books?
Yes, Thomas K. Carpenter has 2 ongoing series: Aura Healers Hall, The Crystal Halls.

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