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Merlin Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Merlin books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Merlin series? Start with "The Lost Years / The Lost Years of Merlin" (1996) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Merlin reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Lost Years / The Lost Years of Merlin
1996
The Seven Songs / The Seven Songs of Merlin
1997
The Raging Fires / The Fires of Merlin
1998
The Mirror of Fate / The Mirror of Merlin
1999
A Wizard's Wings / The Wings of Merlin
2000
Shadows on the Stars
2005
The Eternal Flame
2006
The Great Tree of Avalon / Child of the Dark Propechy
2007
The Dragon of Avalon / Merlin's Dragon
2008
Doomraga's Revenge
2009
Ultimate Magic
2010
Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim
2021
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