How many books has Chris d'Lacey written?

Chris d'Lacey has published 10 novels and 20 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Chris d'Lacey's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start The Last Dragon Chronicles with The Fire Within. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Chris d'Lacey's most famous book?

The Fire Within (2001) is Chris d'Lacey's most widely read book.

Are Chris d'Lacey's books connected?

6 books belong to 1 series (The Last Dragon Chronicles); the other 24 books stand alone.

Chris d'Lacey books in order

British writer

Born: 1954
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 30
Series: 1

Children's books

Chris d'Lacey has published 10 novels and 20 children's books, beginning with The Fire Within (2001). The series is The Last Dragon Chronicles (6 books, starting with The Fire Within). The latest is Erth Dragons (2018).

Updated September 2026

The Last Dragon Chronicles books in order (6)Series page

Reading order: 1 The Fire Within (2001) · 2 Icefire (2003) · 3 Fire Star (2005) · 4 The Fire Eternal (2007) · 5 Dark Fire (2009) · 6 Fire World (2011)

1.
The Fire Within (2001)
340 pages★ 4.1 (10 ratings)
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2.
Icefire (Oct 2003)
421 pages★ 3.6 (10 ratings)
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3.
Fire Star (Sep 2005)
525 pages★ 3.4 (8 ratings)
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4.
The Fire Eternal (Sep 2007)
512 pages★ 3.1 (7 ratings)
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5.
Dark Fire (Jul 2009)
580 pages
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6.
Fire World (Sep 2011)
448 pages
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Where to start with Chris d'Lacey

Start here
The Fire Within
Chris d'Lacey's most-read book and the first of the 6 The Last Dragon Chronicles books.
Newest
Erth Dragons
Published 2018.

Standalone novels in order

The Salt Pirates of Skegness (2002)
217 pages
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Falling 4 Mandy (2003)
204 pages
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Horace (2004)
169 pages
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Erth Dragons (2018)
376 pages
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Children's books in order

A Hole at the Pole (1994)
42 pages
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A Break in the Chain (1998)
48 pages
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Fly, Cherokee, Fly (1998)
176 pages
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Snail Patrol (Hippo) (1998)
126 pages
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The Table Football League (Hippo) (1998)
160 pages
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Bubble and Float (Read With) (1999)
Buy
Pawnee Warrior (2002)
288 pages
Buy
Franklin's Bear (2003)
48 pages
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The Prompter (2004)
80 pages
Buy
Shrinking Ralph Perfect (2005)
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Gruffen (2009)
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Gauge (2010)
Buy
Glade (2010)
Buy
Rain and Fire (2010)
166 pages
Buy
The Dragons Of Wayward Cresent Grabber (2010)
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The Fire Ascending (Last Dragon Chronicles #7) (2010)
568 pages
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A Dark Inheritance (2014)
304 pages
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Alexanders Army (2015)
275 pages
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A Crown of Dragons (2016)
304 pages
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Dark Wyng (2016)
336 pages
Buy

About Chris d'Lacey

Chris D'Lacey is an English writer of children's fiction, he is best known for writing The Last Dragon Chronicles. He has also written many other books including A Dark Inheritance.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Chris d'Lacey FAQ

How many books has Chris d'Lacey written?: Chris d'Lacey has published 10 novels and 20 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Chris d'Lacey's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start The Last Dragon Chronicles with The Fire Within. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Chris d'Lacey's latest book?: Erth Dragons (2018).
What is Chris d'Lacey's most famous book?: The Fire Within (2001) is Chris d'Lacey's most widely read book.
Are Chris d'Lacey's books connected?: 6 books belong to 1 series (The Last Dragon Chronicles); the other 24 books stand alone.