Attolia

Q: "How many books are in the Attolia series?"

"There are seven books in the Attolia series, published between 1996 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Attolia series?"

"The first book in the Attolia series is The Thief, published in 1996."

Q: "Do the Attolia books need to be read in order?"

"Yes. The Thief (1996) should be read first, and each subsequent book builds on earlier events and character development. The series shifts perspective between books, but the plot is continuous. Moira's Pen (2022) is a companion collection best read after finishing the main six novels. The series rewards rereading, as Turner plants details early that pay off much later."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Thief	1996	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
2	The Queen of Attolia	2000	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
3	The King of Attolia	2006	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
4	A Conspiracy of Kings	2010	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
5	Thick as Thieves	2017	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
6	Return of the Thief	2020	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy
7	Moira’s Pen: A Queen’s Thief Collection	2022	Megan Whalen Turner	Buy

The Attolia series, also known as the Queen’s Thief, follows a thief named Eugenides through a world modeled loosely on ancient Greece. The Thief (1996) introduces Gen as a clever prisoner who claims he can steal anything. The Queen of Attolia (2000) and The King of Attolia (2006) raise the stakes as political maneuvering between kingdoms becomes the focus.

A Conspiracy of Kings (2010) shifts to a new narrator while advancing the larger story. Thick as Thieves (2017) and Return of the Thief (2020) bring the series to its conclusion. Moira’s Pen (2022) collects shorter fiction set in the same world. The series is known for unreliable narrators, careful plotting, and twists that reframe earlier events. Turner published the seven books over 26 years, and the long gaps between releases became part of the series’ identity among its fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Attolia series?

There are seven books in the Attolia series, published between 1996 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Attolia series?

The first book in the Attolia series is The Thief, published in 1996.

Do the Attolia books need to be read in order?

Yes. The Thief (1996) should be read first, and each subsequent book builds on earlier events and character development. The series shifts perspective between books, but the plot is continuous. Moira’s Pen (2022) is a companion collection best read after finishing the main six novels. The series rewards rereading, as Turner plants details early that pay off much later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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