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James Maguire Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of James Maguire books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the James Maguire series? Start with "Perfect Pawn" (2013) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete James Maguire reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Perfect Pawn
2013
Queen's Gambit
2014
Bishop's Gate
2015
Knight Fall
2016
Glass Castle
2019
Shadow Strike
2024
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