Tony Bertauski Reading Order

2 books (2015–2019)

This completed two-book anthology series by Tony Bertauski spans from 2015 to 2019 and blends elements of fantasy, science fiction, and mystery across its collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Terrible Cherubs followed by Dark Tides. Bertauski's anthologies draw from his versatile range of genres, appealing to young adult and adult readers alike.

Start with Terrible Cherubs and read in order.

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1	Terrible Cherubs 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Tides 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2012–2026)

The Claus series is an ongoing fantasy adventure spanning thirteen books published between 2012 and 2024. This interconnected saga blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and young adult storytelling across multiple installments that follow a sprawling cast of characters connected to the world of Christmas and toys. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Claus and continuing through the most recent entry, Mrs. Claus: Lost in the Toy Factory, to experience the story as the author intended.

Start with Claus, the first of 13 books in the Claus series.

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1	Claus 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jack 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Flury 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Humbug 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ronin 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Christmas Presence 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Claus: Rise of the Miser 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Toyland: The Legacy of Wallace Noel 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Gingerman 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Toymaker: Return of the Lost Toys 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	ToyWorld: Home of the Christmas Thief 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Nutcracker: Journey to Candyland 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Candyland 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Mrs. Claus: Lost in the Toy Factory 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2018)

The Drayton series by Tony Bertauski consists of five complete books published between 2011 and 2018, blending fantasy, science fiction, and mystery elements across young adult and speculative fiction. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Bearing the Cross and continuing through Drayton, the Taker, Swift is the Current, Yellow, and concluding with The Roots of Drayton. This finished series offers a full narrative arc for readers seeking a complete story experience.

Start with Bearing the Cross, the first of 5 books in the Drayton series.

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1	Bearing the Cross 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Drayton, the Taker 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Swift is the Current 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Yellow 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Roots of Drayton 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2019)

The Foreverland series is a complete five-book fantasy and science fiction saga published between 2011 and 2019. Reading in publication order beginning with The Annihilation of Foreverland, the series progresses through Foreverland is Dead, Ashes of Foreverland, Seeds of Foreverland, and concludes with Old Bastards. This finished series combines elements of mystery and thriller storytelling with young adult and speculative fiction themes across its full arc.

Start with The Annihilation of Foreverland, the first of 5 books in the Foreverland series.

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1	The Annihilation of Foreverland 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Foreverland is Dead 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ashes of Foreverland 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Seeds of Foreverland 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Old Bastards 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2019)

The Halfskin series by Tony Bertauski consists of four complete novels published between 2012 and 2019. This fantasy and science fiction blend should be read in publication order, beginning with Halfskin and continuing through Clay, Bricks, and Awake. The series combines elements of mystery and thriller with young adult storytelling across its full arc.

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

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1	Halfskin 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Clay 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bricks 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Awake 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2019)

Tony Bertauski's Maze series consists of two complete fantasy-science fiction novels published between 2018 and 2019. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Waking of Grey Grimm followed by The Hunt for Freddy Bills, to experience this young adult mystery-thriller series as intended.

Start with The Waking of Grey Grimm and read in order.

3 books (2002–2017)

This three-book non-fiction series by Tony Bertauski spans from 2002 to 2017 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Plan Graphics For The Landscape Designer, followed by Designing the Landscape, and concluding with Expectations. These volumes offer guidance for landscape design professionals and students seeking to develop their skills and understanding of the field.

Start with Plan Graphics For The Landscape Designer and read in order.

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1	Plan Graphics For The Landscape Designer 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Designing the Landscape 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Expectations 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2010–2026)

The Socket Greeny series is a five-book science fiction and fantasy sequence by Tony Bertauski, published between 2010 and 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Discovery of Socket Greeny and continuing through The Legend of Socket Greeny, The Training of Socket Greeny, The Making of Socket Greeny, and The Beginning of Socket Greeny. This finished series blends fantasy, science fiction, and mystery elements across its installments.

Start with The Discovery of Socket Greeny, the first of 5 books in the Socket Greeny series.

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1	The Discovery of Socket Greeny 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Legend of Socket Greeny 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Training of Socket Greeny 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Making of Socket Greeny 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Making 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Beginning of Socket Greeny 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible