Does this page include every Taran Matharu book?

This catalog lists the Taran Matharu books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Taran Matharu series listed separately?

Yes. Each Taran Matharu series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Taran Matharu books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Taran Matharu Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Taran Matharu books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Taran Matharu bibliography.

Find every Taran Matharu book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 12 books / 3 series

British author best known for the *Summoner* fantasy series, including *The Novice*. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide. This page provides the Taran Matharu books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All Taran Matharu Books in Chronological Order

2015 Origins POoSB / 1 Buy

2015 The Novice POoSB / 2 Buy

2016 A Fine Welcome POoSB / 3 Buy

2016 The Inquisition POoSB / 4 Buy

2017 The Battlemage POoSB / 5 Buy

2018 The Outcast POoSB / 6 Buy

2018 The Summoner's Handbook POoSB / 7 Buy

2019 The Chosen POoCB / 1 Buy

2020 The Challenger POoCB / 2 Buy

2021 The Champion POoCB / 3 Buy

2024 Dragon Rider POoTSSB / 1 Buy

2025 The Tainted Khan POoTSSB / 2 Buy

Taran Matharu Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

The Soulbound Saga Books in Reading Order 2 books / 2024-2025

01 Dragon Rider 2024 Buy

02 The Tainted Khan 2025 Buy

Contender Books in Reading Order 3 books / 2019-2021

01 The Chosen 2019 Buy

02 The Challenger 2020 Buy

03 The Champion 2021 Buy

Summoner Books in Reading Order 7 books / 2015-2018

01 Origins 2015 Buy

02 The Novice 2015 Buy

03 A Fine Welcome 2016 Buy

04 The Inquisition 2016 Buy

05 The Battlemage 2017 Buy

06 The Outcast 2018 Buy

07 The Summoner's Handbook 2018 Buy

Where to start with Taran Matharu

What is the best order to read Taran Matharu books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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Source note: Sequencebooks organizes author, book, and series records from its catalog data. Publication years and series order are shown when available.