Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlegame | 2019 | Seanan McGuire | Buy |
| 2 | Seasonal Fears | 2022 | Seanan McGuire | Buy |
| 3 | Tidal Creatures | 2024 | Seanan McGuire | Buy |
| 4 | Inkpot Gods | 2026 | Seanan McGuire | Buy |
The Middlegame series is among Seanan McGuire’s most ambitious works. Middlegame (2019) introduced a mythology where alchemists created human embodiments of fundamental forces — language and mathematics, order and chaos — hoping to achieve the Doctrine of Ethos and reshape reality. Roger and Dodger, twins separated at birth, must find each other and understand their purpose before it’s too late.
Seasonal Fears (2022) expanded the mythology through different characters, Tidal Creatures (2024) continued deepening the world, and Inkpot Gods (2026) will further the series. The books combine genre-bending storytelling with McGuire’s characteristic emotional depth, creating a series that operates on multiple levels simultaneously.