Half Upon a Time books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Half Upon a Time series?"

"There are three books in the Half Upon a Time series, published between 2010 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Half Upon a Time series?"

"The first book in the Half Upon a Time series is Half Upon a Time, published in 2010."

Q: "Do you need to read the Half Upon a Time books in order?"

"Reading the Half Upon a Time series in publication order starting with Half Upon a Time (2010) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Half Upon a Time	2010	James Riley	Buy
2	Twice Upon a Time	2012	James Riley	Buy
3	Once Upon the End	2013	James Riley	Buy

James Riley’s Half Upon a Time series is a three-book fiction sequence published between 2010 and 2013. The titles follow a pattern built around fairy tale phrasing: Half Upon a Time, Twice Upon a Time, and Once Upon the End. Each title riffs on the classic “once upon a time” opening, and the final book’s name signals a conclusion to the story.

The books came out with roughly a year between each release, making it a complete trilogy. Readers who pick up the first book can move straight through to Once Upon the End (2013) without any gaps in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Half Upon a Time series?

There are three books in the Half Upon a Time series, published between 2010 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Half Upon a Time series?

The first book in the Half Upon a Time series is Half Upon a Time, published in 2010.

Do you need to read the Half Upon a Time books in order?

Reading the Half Upon a Time series in publication order starting with Half Upon a Time (2010) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order