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Book of Ash Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Book of Ash 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 Book of Ash series? Start with "A Secret History" (1999) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Book of Ash reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Secret History
1999
Carthage Ascendant
2000
The Wild Machines
2000
Lost Burgundy
2000
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