Beka Cooper books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Beka Cooper series?"

"There are three books in the Beka Cooper series, published between 2006 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Beka Cooper series?"

"The first book in the Beka Cooper series is Terrier, published in 2006."

Q: "Where does Beka Cooper fit in the Tortall timeline?"

"The Beka Cooper series is set about 200 years before the Song of the Lioness quartet, making it the earliest period in Tortall's history that Pierce has written about."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Terrier	2006	Tamora Pierce	Buy
2	Bloodhound	2009	Tamora Pierce	Buy
3	Mastiff	2011	Tamora Pierce	Buy

The Beka Cooper series by Tamora Pierce is a prequel trilogy set in the earlier history of the Tortall universe. Terrier (2006) introduced Beka Cooper, a young woman training to become a member of the Provost’s Guard (the kingdom’s police force). Bloodhound (2009) and Mastiff (2011) followed.

The series takes place roughly 200 years before the events of Song of the Lioness, offering a look at Tortall in a different era. The dog-themed titles (Terrier, Bloodhound, Mastiff) reference the Guards’ nicknames and reflect Beka’s growth through the ranks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Beka Cooper series?

There are three books in the Beka Cooper series, published between 2006 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Beka Cooper series?

The first book in the Beka Cooper series is Terrier, published in 2006.

Where does Beka Cooper fit in the Tortall timeline?

The Beka Cooper series is set about 200 years before the Song of the Lioness quartet, making it the earliest period in Tortall’s history that Pierce has written about.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order