Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torgor The Minotaur | 2008 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 2 | Balisk the Water Snake | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 3 | Skor the Winged Stallion | 2008 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 4 | Koron, Jaws of Death | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 5 | Narga the Sea Monster | 2008 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 6 | Hecton the Body Snatcher | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 7 | Torno the Hurricane Dragon | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 8 | Tusk the Mighty Mammoth | 2008 | Adam Blade | N/A |
| 9 | Kronus the Clawed Menace | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
| 10 | Bloodboar the Buried Doom | 2011 | Adam Blade | Buy |
The Pirate King series brings a nautical thread to the Beast Quest world, setting several key encounters along coastlines and at sea. Published in 2011, the new beasts in this arc include Balisk the Water Snake, Koron Jaws of Death, Hecton the Body Snatcher, Torno the Hurricane Dragon, Kronus the Clawed Menace, and Bloodboar the Buried Doom. These are paired with returning beasts from the 2008 Dark Realm series, giving the arc a longer roster than most six-book arcs.
Torno the Hurricane Dragon and Bloodboar the Buried Doom are among the more dramatic creatures in this series, with names that capture the storm and dread atmosphere of the pirate-themed storyline. The Body Snatcher element introduced with Hecton adds a horror edge that distinguishes this arc from the more straightforward monster quest format.
At ten books, The Pirate King arc gives readers a longer story to follow. The villain’s plans unfold across the full run, making this one of the more plot-driven arcs in the 2011 Beast Quest releases and a good choice for readers who want something beyond episodic beast battles.