Art of the Adept Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Choice of Magic |
2019 |
Buy |
| Secrets and Spellcraft |
2019 |
Buy |
| Scholar of Magic |
2020 |
Buy |
| Disciple of War |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Wizard’s Crown |
2022 |
Buy |
Champions of the Dawning Dragons Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Thornbear |
2014 |
Buy |
| Centyr Dominance |
2018 |
Buy |
| Demonhome |
2018 |
Buy |
Embers of Illeniel Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Mountains Rise |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Silent Tempest |
2015 |
Buy |
| Betrayer’s Bane |
2016 |
Buy |
Mageborn Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Blacksmith’s Son |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Line Of Illeniel |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Archmage Unbound |
2012 |
Buy |
| The God-Stone War |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Final Redemption |
2014 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Thomas |
2017 |
Buy |
The Riven Gates Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Mordecai |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Severed Realm |
2019 |
Buy |
| Transcendence and Rebellion |
2019 |
Buy |
Wrath of the Stormking Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Wizard in Exile |
2023 |
Buy |
| Daughter of the Dragon |
2024 |
Buy |
Michael G. Manning is an American author of epic fantasy fiction, known primarily for the Mageborn series and its numerous sequels and spin-offs. He began publishing in 2011 and has built an extensive fictional world across seven interconnected series spanning over twenty books, with new entries continuing through 2024.
Manning’s world centers on a magic system rooted in lineages and bloodlines, with each generation of mages building on and reacting to the actions of their predecessors. This intergenerational structure lets him write sequels and companions that explore different eras of the same history, from the foundational Mageborn books through to more recent entries like Wrath of the Stormking. His writing is aimed at readers who enjoy detailed world-building and high stakes fantasy conflict rather than character-driven literary fantasy.
His series are deeply interconnected, and readers who enjoy the Mageborn series will find that the sequels expand on established characters, places, and events rather than simply resetting to new material. Manning has developed a loyal readership among fans of self-published and indie epic fantasy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Michael G. Manning written?
Michael G. Manning has written 22 books across seven series.
What was Michael G. Manning's first book?
Michael G. Manning’s first book is The Blacksmith’s Son, published in 2011.
Are Michael G. Manning's series connected to each other?
Yes, several of Manning’s series share the same fictional world. The Mageborn series is the foundation, and the Embers of Illeniel, Champions of the Dawning Dragons, and Riven Gates series are all set in the same world at different points in its history. The Art of the Adept series is a companion set in the same world but can be read independently. Reading Mageborn first gives the most complete picture.