Merlin's Descendants books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Merlin's Descendants series?"

"There are five books in the Merlin's Descendants series, published between 1999 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Merlin's Descendants series?"

"The first book in the Merlin's Descendants series is Guardian of the Balance, published in 1999."

Q: "What is Merlin's Descendants about?"

"Merlin's Descendants follows the magical line of Merlin through five centuries of British history. Each \"Guardian\" novel is set in a different era — from post-Arthurian Britain through the English Civil War to the American Revolution — following descendants who inherit Merlin's responsibility to protect balance between the magical and mortal worlds."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Guardian of the Balance	1999	P.R. Frost / Irene Radford	Buy
2	Guardian of the Trust	2000	P.R. Frost / Irene Radford	Buy
3	Guardian of the Vision	2001	P.R. Frost / Irene Radford	Buy
4	Guardian of the Promise	2003	P.R. Frost / Irene Radford	Buy
5	Guardian of the Freedom	2005	P.R. Frost / Irene Radford	Buy

Merlin’s Descendants traces a magical lineage from the Arthurian age through centuries of British history. Five novels, published between 1999 and 2005, each follow a different descendant of Merlin in a different historical period. Guardian of the Balance opens in post-Arthurian Britain, and the series progresses through the medieval era, the Renaissance, and beyond.

The “Guardian” format lets Irene Radford combine historical fiction with fantasy, placing each novel in a well-researched period while maintaining the magical throughline of Merlin’s bloodline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Merlin's Descendants series?

There are five books in the Merlin’s Descendants series, published between 1999 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Merlin's Descendants series?

The first book in the Merlin’s Descendants series is Guardian of the Balance, published in 1999.

What is Merlin's Descendants about?

Merlin’s Descendants follows the magical line of Merlin through five centuries of British history. Each “Guardian” novel is set in a different era — from post-Arthurian Britain through the English Civil War to the American Revolution — following descendants who inherit Merlin’s responsibility to protect balance between the magical and mortal worlds.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order