Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferno vs Epos | 2012 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 2 | Komodo the Lizard King | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 3 | Amictus Vs. Tagus | 2012 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 4 | Muro the Rat Monster | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 5 | Fang the Bat Fiend | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 6 | Sepron vs Narga | 2013 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 7 | Murk the Swamp Man | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 8 | Terra: Curse of the Forest | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 9 | Vespick The Wasp Queen | 2012 | Adam Blade | N/A |
Battle of the Beasts took an inventive approach to the Beast Quest formula by staging direct confrontations between established beasts rather than straightforward hero-versus-monster quests. Books like Ferno vs Epos and Sepron vs Narga put two fan-favorite creatures against each other, with Tom working to end the battle and prevent collateral destruction to Avantia. The format was a clever way to revisit beloved creatures from earlier arcs in a fresh context.
The series spans nine books published in 2012 and 2013, mixing these head-to-head encounters with standalone beast entries. The rest of the lineup draws from the 2012 beast roster, including Komodo, Muro, Fang, Murk, Terra, and Vespick, giving the arc a full cast of antagonists alongside the showpiece battles.
For young readers who had grown attached to specific beasts across multiple arcs, seeing them battle each other was a genuine draw. The concept also worked well as a hook for readers new to the franchise who might be drawn in by the spectacle of monster combat.