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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Lost Years / The Lost Years of Merlin
Buy on Amazon1996
The Seven Songs / The Seven Songs of Merlin
Buy on Amazon1997
The Raging Fires / The Fires of Merlin
Buy on Amazon1998
The Mirror of Fate / The Mirror of Merlin
Buy on Amazon1999
A Wizard's Wings / The Wings of Merlin
Buy on Amazon2000
Shadows on the Stars
Buy on Amazon2005
The Eternal Flame
Buy on Amazon2006
The Great Tree of Avalon / Child of the Dark Propechy
Buy on Amazon2007
The Dragon of Avalon / Merlin's Dragon
Buy on Amazon2008
Doomraga's Revenge
Buy on Amazon2009
Ultimate Magic
Buy on Amazon2010
Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Merlin series is publication order: 1. The Lost Years / The Lost Years of Merlin (1996), 2. The Seven Songs / The Seven Songs of Merlin (1997), 3. The Raging Fires / The Fires of Merlin (1998), 4. The Mirror of Fate / The Mirror of Merlin (1999), 5. A Wizard's Wings / The Wings of Merlin (2000), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Merlin series by T.A. Barron contains 12 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Merlin series is written by T.A. Barron. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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