Lyra Books in Order

The Lyra series by Patricia C. Wrede includes 5 books published between 1982–1994.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Shadow Magic

    Shadow Magic

    1982 · Patricia C. Wrede

    Shadow Magic is a 1982 book by Patricia C. Wrede. It is book 1 of the series Lyra. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary Fiction. The listed edition runs…

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  2. Cover of Daughter of Witches

    Daughter of Witches

    1983 · Patricia C. Wrede

    Daughter of Witches is a 1983 book by Patricia C. Wrede. It is book 2 of the series Lyra. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary Fiction.

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  3. Cover of Harp of Imach Thyssel

    Harp of Imach Thyssel

    1986 · Patricia C. Wrede

    Harp of Imach Thyssel is a 1985 novel by Patricia Wrede set in the magical world of Lyra. When minstrel Emereck and nobleman Flindaran leave a…

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  4. Cover of Caught in Crystal

    Caught in Crystal

    1988 · Patricia C. Wrede

    Set in Lyra, the world of Shadow Magic and Daughter of Witches, this tale involves a twisted tower hidden in the Windhome Mountains where something…

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  5. Cover of The Raven Ring

    The Raven Ring

    1994 · Patricia C. Wrede

    In Patricia C. Wrede's 1995 novel, a young woman named Eleret must travel to the city of Ciaron to recover her mother's belongings after she is…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lyra books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Shadow Magic”. Start with “Shadow Magic.”

How many books are in the Lyra series?

We list 5 books by Patricia C. Wrede , published between 1982–1994.

Where can I buy the Lyra books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.