Alex Verus Books in Order
Alex Verus is a 12-book urban fantasy series by British author Benedict Jacka, published between 2012 and 2021, following a diviner and magic-shop owner navigating a hidden magical version of London. The series is known for its information-based magic system and cliffhanger chapter endings.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Benedict Jacka
Alex is a mage with the ability to see possible futures, but when multiple factions seek his skills to crack open a powerful relic, he does not need…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Benedict Jacka
Alex, a little-known magic-shop proprietor in London, became infamous for defeating powerful Dark mages thanks to his second sight. Now training his…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Benedict Jacka
Taken is a 2012 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 3 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Benedict Jacka
Chosen is a 2013 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 4 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Benedict Jacka
Hidden is a 2014 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 5 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Benedict Jacka
Veiled is a 2015 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 6 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Benedict Jacka
Burned is a 2016 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 7 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Benedict Jacka
Bound is a 2017 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 8 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Benedict Jacka
Marked is a 2018 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 9 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Benedict Jacka
Fallen is a 2019 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 10 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Benedict Jacka
Forged is a 2020 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 11 of the series Alex Verus.
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Benedict Jacka
Risen is a 2021 book by Benedict Jacka. It is book 12 of the series Alex Verus.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Alex Verus books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Fated”. Start with “Fated.”
How many books are in the Alex Verus series?
We list 12 books by Benedict Jacka , published between 2012–2021.
Where can I buy the Alex Verus books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.