The Riven Gates books in order

Reading order for Michael G. Manning's The Riven Gates series, three epic fantasy books continuing the Mageborn world's story, published in 2018-2019.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Mordecai 2018 Michael G. Manning Buy
2 The Severed Realm 2019 Michael G. Manning Buy
3 Transcendence and Rebellion 2019 Michael G. Manning Buy

The Riven Gates series by Michael G. Manning is a three-book epic fantasy continuation of the Mageborn world, published between 2018 and 2019. The books – Mordecai, The Severed Realm, and Transcendence and Rebellion – advance the world’s history further into new conflicts and consequences that follow from the events of earlier series.

Manning uses this series to push the scale of conflict in his world, with the title’s reference to “riven gates” suggesting a fracturing of the boundaries between realms that carries significant consequences for both magic users and the broader world. The series assumes familiarity with the events of Mageborn and its companions, making it most appropriate for readers who have already explored the connected series.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Riven Gates series?

There are three books in the The Riven Gates series, published between 2018 and 2019.

What is the first book in the The Riven Gates series?

The first book in the The Riven Gates series is Mordecai, published in 2018.

Where does The Riven Gates fit in the reading order of Manning's connected series?

The Riven Gates is best read after completing Mageborn and Champions of the Dawning Dragons, as it continues storylines and characters from those earlier series. Reading in that order – Mageborn, then Champions, then Riven Gates – gives the full picture of the world’s ongoing history.

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