The Tide Child books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Tide Child series?"

"There are four books in the The Tide Child series, published between 2019 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Tide Child series?"

"The first book in the The Tide Child series is The Hag's Call, published in 2020."

Q: "What is The Tide Child trilogy about?"

"The Tide Child trilogy is set on the Scattered Archipelago, a world of islands where ships are built from the bones of massive sea dragons called arakeesians. The story follows Joron Twiner, a disgraced officer given a second chance aboard a ship crewed by criminals and outcasts."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Hag’s Call	2020	R.J. Barker	N/A
2	The Bone Ships	2019	R.J. Barker	Buy
3	Call of the Bone Ships	2020	R.J. Barker	Buy
4	The Bone Ship’s Wake	2021	R.J. Barker	Buy

The Tide Child trilogy is set on a world of islands where ships are constructed from the bones of sea dragons. Joron Twiner, a disgraced officer, is assigned to the Tide Child, a “ship of the dead” crewed by criminals and outcasts. When the legendary Lucky Meas takes command, Joron’s fortunes change as the crew is drawn into a conflict that could reshape their world.

The Bone Ships (2019), Call of the Bone Ships (2020), and The Bone Ship’s Wake (2021) tell the complete story, with a prequel novella, The Hag’s Call, also published in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Tide Child series?

There are four books in the The Tide Child series, published between 2019 and 2021.

What is the first book in the The Tide Child series?

The first book in the The Tide Child series is The Hag’s Call, published in 2020.

What is The Tide Child trilogy about?

The Tide Child trilogy is set on the Scattered Archipelago, a world of islands where ships are built from the bones of massive sea dragons called arakeesians. The story follows Joron Twiner, a disgraced officer given a second chance aboard a ship crewed by criminals and outcasts.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order