The Banned and the Banished books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Banned and the Banished series?"

"There are eight books in the The Banned and the Banished series, published between 1998 and 2002."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Banned and the Banished series?"

"The first book in the The Banned and the Banished series is Wit'ch Fire, published in 1998."

Q: "What is The Banned and the Banished series about?"

"The series follows Elena, a young woman who discovers she has wit'ch powers -- a rare and feared form of magic. Hunted by dark forces, she must learn to control her abilities and rally allies to fight against an ancient evil threatening the land. The series blends classic quest fantasy with a magic system tied to blood and sacrifice."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Wit’ch Fire	1998	James Clemens	Buy
2	Het Boek der Stormen	1999	James Clemens	N/A
3	Wit’ch Storm	1999	James Clemens	Buy
4	Wit’ch War	2000	James Clemens	Buy
5	Het Boek der Poorten	2001	James Clemens	N/A
6	Wit’ch Gate	2001	James Clemens	Buy
7	Het Boek der Sterren	2002	James Clemens	N/A
8	Wit’ch Star	2002	James Clemens	Buy

The Banned and the Banished is an eight-book epic fantasy series by James Clemens, beginning with Wit’ch Fire in 1998. The series follows Elena, a girl who discovers she possesses wit’ch magic, a feared and powerful ability that makes her a target. The books track her journey from hunted fugitive to central figure in a war against dark supernatural forces.

The series includes both the original English-language novels and Dutch translations (Het Boek der Stormen, Het Boek der Poorten, Het Boek der Sterren). Clemens builds a detailed fantasy world with its own magic system, politics, and mythology. The books were written during the same period when Clemens (under his real name James Rollins) was also launching his thriller career, and readers often note the action-heavy pacing that carries over between genres.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Banned and the Banished series?

There are eight books in the The Banned and the Banished series, published between 1998 and 2002.

What is the first book in the The Banned and the Banished series?

The first book in the The Banned and the Banished series is Wit’ch Fire, published in 1998.

What is The Banned and the Banished series about?

The series follows Elena, a young woman who discovers she has wit’ch powers – a rare and feared form of magic. Hunted by dark forces, she must learn to control her abilities and rally allies to fight against an ancient evil threatening the land. The series blends classic quest fantasy with a magic system tied to blood and sacrifice.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order