Shades of London Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Shades of London books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Name of the Star
Buy on Amazon2011
The Madness Underneath
Buy on Amazon2013
The Boy in the Smoke
Buy on Amazon2014
The Shadow Cabinet
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Shades of London series is publication order: 1. The Name of the Star (2011), 2. The Madness Underneath (2013), 3. The Boy in the Smoke (2014), 4. The Shadow Cabinet (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Shades of London series by Maureen Johnson contains 4 books. The series began in 2011 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Shades of London series is written by Maureen Johnson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!