Tamora Pierce books

Tamora Pierce is a bestselling YA fantasy author known for her Tortall and Circle of Magic universes, with 54 books published since 1983.

Anthologies

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Lost & Found: Award-Winning Authors Sharing Real-Life Experiences Through Fiction 2000 Buy
Firebirds Rising 2005 Buy
Young Warriors: Stories of Strength 2005 Buy
Dreams and Visions 2006 Buy

Beka Cooper Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Terrier 2006 Buy
Bloodhound 2009 Buy
Mastiff 2011 Buy

Circle of Magic Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Sandry’s Book / The Magic in the Weaving 1997 Buy
Water & Fire 2001 N/A
Tris’s Book 1998 N/A
Tris’s Book / The Power In The Storm 1998 Buy
Daja’s Book / The Fire In The Forging 1998 Buy
Air & Earth 2003 N/A
Briar’s Book 1999 N/A
Briar’s Book / The Healing in the Vine 1999 Buy

Daughter of the Lioness Reading Order

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Trickster’s Choice 2003 Buy
Trickster’s Queen 2004 Buy

Graphic Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
White Tiger: A Hero’s Compulsion 2007 Buy
Alanna 2025 Buy

Protector of the Small Reading Order

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First Test 1999 Buy
Page 2000 Buy
Squire 2001 Buy
Lady Knight 2002 Buy

Protector of the Small Graphic Novel Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
First Test 1999 N/A
First Test Graphic Novel: 2024 Buy
Page 2000 N/A
Squire 2001 N/A
Lady Knight 2002 N/A

Song of the Lioness Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Alanna 1983 N/A
Alanna: The First Adventure 1983 Buy
Alanna. Pod opieką bogini 1984 N/A
In the Hand of the Goddess 1984 Buy
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man 1986 Buy
Lioness Rampant 1988 Buy

The Circle Opens Reading Order

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Magic Steps 2000 Buy
Street Magic 2001 Buy
Cold Fire 2002 Buy
Shatterglass 2003 Buy

The Circle Reforged Reading Order

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The Will of the Empress 2005 Buy
Melting Stones 2007 Buy
Battle Magic 2013 Buy

The Immortals Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Wild Magic 1992 Buy
Evermore 2006 N/A
Wolf-Speaker 1993 Buy
Lua Azul 2009 N/A
Emperor Mage 1995 Buy
Tinieblas 2009 N/A
The Realms of the Gods 1996 Buy
Chama Negra 2010 N/A
Desafío 2010 N/A

The Numair Chronicles Reading Order

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Tempests and Slaughter 2018 Buy
The Exile’s Gift - N/A

Tortall Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales 2010 Buy
Tortall: A Spy Guide 2017 Buy

Tamora Pierce is one of the most influential YA fantasy authors, with 54 books published since her debut Alanna: The First Adventure in 1983. Her work is primarily divided between two universes: the medieval-inspired kingdom of Tortall and the Circle of Magic world. The Tortall books span multiple generations through the Song of the Lioness (4 books), The Immortals (4 books), Protector of the Small (4 books), Daughter of the Lioness (2 books), and Beka Cooper (3 books) series.

The Circle of Magic universe includes the original Circle of Magic quartet (1997-1999), The Circle Opens (2000-2003), and The Circle Reforged (2005-2013). Pierce has also written graphic novel adaptations of her work, contributed to several YA fantasy anthologies, and published companion guides like Tortall: A Spy Guide (2017). The Numair Chronicles, beginning with Tempests and Slaughter (2018), is her most recent Tortall series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tamora Pierce written?

Tamora Pierce has written 54 books across thirteen series.

What was Tamora Pierce's first book?

Tamora Pierce’s first book is Alanna, published in 1983.

What universe do most of Tamora Pierce's books take place in?

Most of Tamora Pierce’s books are set in the fictional kingdom of Tortall, including the Song of the Lioness quartet, The Immortals quartet, Protector of the Small quartet, Daughter of the Lioness duology, Beka Cooper trilogy, and The Numair Chronicles.

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