John Flanagan Books in Order
John Flanagan is a renowned Australian author, born with a passion for writing that has spanned decades. Growing up in Sydney, he nurtured his creative aspirations, which were eventually discovered by a company director who shared his unflattering opinion of a senior executive. This serendipitous encounter led to Flanagan's training in copywriting, a career he pursued for two decades. He went on to develop the hit television sitcom Hey Dad!, which aired for eight years. Flanagan's writing career reached new heights with the creation of the Ranger's Apprentice series, penned for his son Michael over ten years ago and still ongoing. He currently resides in Manly, Australia, with his wife, and is blessed with two grown daughters and four grandsons.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by John Flanagan
- #1AmazonThe Ruins of Gorlan(2004)
- #2AmazonThe Burning Bridge(2005)
- #3AmazonThe Icebound Land(2005)
- #4AmazonThe Battle for Skandia / Oakleaf Bearers(2006)
- #5AmazonThe Sorcerer of the North / The Sorcerer in the North(2006)
- #6AmazonThe Siege of Macindaw(2006)
- #7AmazonErak's Ransom(2007)
- #8AmazonThe Kings of Clonmel(2008)
- #9AmazonHalt's Peril(2009)
- #10AmazonThe Lost Stories(2011)
- #11AmazonThe Emperor of Nihon-Ja(2011)
- #12AmazonDeath of a Hero(2012)
- #13AmazonThe Beast from Another Time(2017)
- #1AmazonThe Grey Raider(2015)
About John Flanagan
John Flanagan is a renowned Australian author, born with a passion for writing that has spanned decades. Growing up in Sydney, he nurtured his creative aspirations, which were eventually discovered by a company director who shared his unflattering opinion of a senior executive. This serendipitous encounter led to Flanagan's training in copywriting, a career he pursued for two decades. He went on to develop the hit television sitcom Hey Dad!, which aired for eight years. Flanagan's writing career reached new heights with the creation of the Ranger's Apprentice series, penned for his son Michael over ten years ago and still ongoing. He currently resides in Manly, Australia, with his wife, and is blessed with two grown daughters and four grandsons.
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