Tony Bertauski Reading Order
8 series Β· 39 books
Tony Bertauski is an American writer known for his captivating science fiction, fantasy, and technothriller novels, appealing to a range of readers including young adults. With a prolific portfolio of 39 books spanning eight series such as Drayton, Maze, Socket Greeny, Foreverland, and Claus, he has made a significant mark in the genre since beginning his career in 2002. His most notable works reflect his imagination and exploration of complex themes like humanity and technology, captivating audiences up until 2024.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2015β2019)
Start with Terrible Cherubs and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Terrible Cherubs 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dark Tides 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Claus Series
Ongoing13 books (2012β2024)
Start with Claus, the first of 13 books in the Claus series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Claus 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Jack 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Flury 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Humbug 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Ronin 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Christmas Presence 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Claus: Rise of the Miser 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Toyland: The Legacy of Wallace Noel 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Gingerman 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Toymaker: Return of the Lost Toys 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | ToyWorld: Home of the Christmas Thief 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Nutcracker: Journey to Candyland 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Candyland 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Drayton Series
Complete5 books (2011β2018)
Start with Bearing the Cross, the first of 5 books in the Drayton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bearing the Cross 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Drayton, the Taker 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Swift is the Current 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Yellow 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Roots of Drayton 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Foreverland Series
Complete5 books (2011β2019)
Start with The Annihilation of Foreverland, the first of 5 books in the Foreverland series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Annihilation of Foreverland 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Foreverland is Dead 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ashes of Foreverland 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Seeds of Foreverland 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Old Bastards 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Halfskin Series
Complete4 books (2012β2019)
Start with Halfskin, the first of 4 books in the Halfskin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Halfskin 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Clay 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bricks 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Awake 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Maze Series
Complete2 books (2018β2019)
Start with The Waking of Grey Grimm and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Waking of Grey Grimm 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hunt for Freddy Bills 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2002β2017)
Start with Plan Graphics For The Landscape Designer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Plan Graphics For The Landscape Designer 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Designing the Landscape 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Expectations 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Socket Greeny Series
Complete5 books (2010β2019)
Start with The Discovery of Socket Greeny, the first of 5 books in the Socket Greeny series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Discovery of Socket Greeny 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Legend of Socket Greeny 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Training of Socket Greeny 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Making of Socket Greeny 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Making 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tony Bertauski written?
- Tony Bertauski has written 39 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Tony Bertauski series?
- Here are the first books in Tony Bertauski's series: Anthologies: Terrible Cherubs; Claus: Claus; Drayton: Bearing the Cross; Foreverland: The Annihilation of Foreverland; Halfskin: Halfskin.
- What order should I read Tony Bertauski's books?
- We recommend reading Tony Bertauski's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tony Bertauski still writing new books?
- Yes, Tony Bertauski has 1 ongoing series: Claus.

