Fool's Gold books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Fool's Gold series?"

"There are three books in the Fool's Gold series, published between 2002 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Fool's Gold series?"

"The first book in the Fool's Gold series is Sorcery Rising, published in 2002."

Q: "What is the Fool's Gold trilogy about?"

"The trilogy consists of Sorcery Rising (2002), Wild Magic (2003), and The Rose of the World (2005). The books follow characters caught up in magical conflicts and political intrigue in a richly built fantasy world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sorcery Rising	2002	Jane Johnson	N/A
2	Wild Magic	2003	Jane Johnson	N/A
3	The Rose of the World	2005	Jane Johnson	N/A

The Fool’s Gold trilogy is Jane Johnson’s venture into epic fantasy. Sorcery Rising (2002) opens the story, introducing a world where magic is returning after a long absence. Wild Magic (2003) and The Rose of the World (2005) continue the saga through escalating conflicts.

The trilogy predates Johnson’s historical fiction career and shows a different side of her writing from the Morocco-set novels. The fantasy world-building draws on the same attention to culture and landscape that characterizes her later work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fool's Gold series?

There are three books in the Fool’s Gold series, published between 2002 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Fool's Gold series?

The first book in the Fool’s Gold series is Sorcery Rising, published in 2002.

What is the Fool's Gold trilogy about?

The trilogy consists of Sorcery Rising (2002), Wild Magic (2003), and The Rose of the World (2005). The books follow characters caught up in magical conflicts and political intrigue in a richly built fantasy world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order