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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Shades of London series? Start with "The Name of the Star" (2011) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Shades of London reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Name of the Star
2011
The Madness Underneath
2013
The Boy in the Smoke
2014
The Shadow Cabinet
2015
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