Art of the Adept books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Art of the Adept series?"

"There are five books in the Art of the Adept series, published between 2019 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Art of the Adept series?"

"The first book in the Art of the Adept series is The Choice of Magic, published in 2019."

Q: "Is Art of the Adept a good starting point for Michael G. Manning's work?"

"Art of the Adept is one of the more accessible entry points to Manning's interconnected world, though reading the original Mageborn series first provides deeper background. The five books -- starting with The Choice of Magic in 2019 -- follow a young protagonist through magical education and can be read independently if you prefer a more compact starting point."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Choice of Magic	2019	Michael G. Manning	Buy
2	Secrets and Spellcraft	2019	Michael G. Manning	Buy
3	Scholar of Magic	2020	Michael G. Manning	Buy
4	Disciple of War	2020	Michael G. Manning	Buy
5	The Wizard’s Crown	2022	Michael G. Manning	Buy

The Art of the Adept series by Michael G. Manning is a five-book epic fantasy following a young mage through education, discovery, and conflict in the world Manning established with his Mageborn series. Published between 2019 and 2022, the books cover a contained storyline while connecting to the broader history of the shared world.

The series begins with The Choice of Magic, where the young protagonist must decide what path to take with his newly discovered abilities. Subsequent books – Secrets and Spellcraft, Scholar of Magic, Disciple of War, and The Wizard’s Crown – build the character’s skills and stakes across a full coming-of-age arc. The five books complete a satisfying story, making Art of the Adept one of Manning’s most structurally complete series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Art of the Adept series?

There are five books in the Art of the Adept series, published between 2019 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Art of the Adept series?

The first book in the Art of the Adept series is The Choice of Magic, published in 2019.

Is Art of the Adept a good starting point for Michael G. Manning's work?

Art of the Adept is one of the more accessible entry points to Manning’s interconnected world, though reading the original Mageborn series first provides deeper background. The five books – starting with The Choice of Magic in 2019 – follow a young protagonist through magical education and can be read independently if you prefer a more compact starting point.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order