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Trudi Canavan

Trudi Canavan Reading Order

6 series · 26 books · Born 1969

FantasyMystery & Thriller

Trudi Canavan is an acclaimed Australian fantasy author who captivated readers with her intricate world-building and compelling characters. With 26 books spanning six series, including the celebrated Black Magician Trilogy and Age of the Five, she has established herself as a prominent voice in the genre. Active from 2001 to 2022, Canavan's work has left a lasting mark, making her a must-read for fantasy enthusiasts.

Age of the Five Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with Priestess of the White and read in order.

#Title
1
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Priestess of the White
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Last of the Wilds
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Voice of the Gods
Voice of the Gods
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2010–2022)

Start with Legends of Australian Fantasy, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Legends of Australian Fantasy
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Doctor Who: Time Trips
Doctor Who: Time Trips
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2013
The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2013
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The King Must Fall
The King Must Fall
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Doctor Who: Time Trips Series

Complete

8 books (2013–2014)

Start with The Death Pit, the first of 8 books in the Doctor Who: Time Trips series.

#Title
1
The Death Pit
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
A Handful of Stardust
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Into the Nowhere
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
Keeping Up with the Joneses
2014Buy 🇺🇸
5
Salt of the Earth
2014Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Anti-Hero
2014Buy 🇺🇸
7
The Bog Warrior
2014Buy 🇺🇸
8
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Millennium’s Rule Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2020)

Start with Thief's Magic, the first of 4 books in the Millennium’s Rule series.

#Title
1
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Thief's Magic
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Angel of Storms
Angel of Storms
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Successor's Promise
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Maker's Curse
2020Buy 🇺🇸

The Black Magician Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2009)

Start with The Magicians' Guild, the first of 4 books in the The Black Magician Trilogy series.

#Title
1
The Magicians' Guild
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The High Lord
The High Lord
2002Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Novice
The Novice
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Magician's Apprentice
The Magician's Apprentice
2009Buy 🇺🇸

The Traitor Spy Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2011)

Start with The Ambassador's Mission and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Ambassador's Mission
The Ambassador's Mission
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Rogue
The Rogue
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Traitor Queen
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Trudi Canavan written?
Trudi Canavan has written 26 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Trudi Canavan series?
Here are the first books in Trudi Canavan's series: Age of the Five: Priestess of the White; Anthologies: Legends of Australian Fantasy; Doctor Who: Time Trips: The Death Pit; Millennium’s Rule: Thief's Magic; The Black Magician Trilogy: The Magicians' Guild.
What order should I read Trudi Canavan's books?
We recommend reading Trudi Canavan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Trudi Canavan's series complete?
Trudi Canavan has 5 completed series.

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