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ChroMagic books in order A series by Piers Anthony

The ChroMagic series by Piers Anthony has 5 books, from Key to Havoc (2003) to Key to Survival (2008). Read it in order, starting with Key to Havoc.

Reading order: 1 Key to Havoc (2003) · 2 Key to Chroma (2003) · 3 Key to Destiny (2004) · 4 Key to Liberty (2007) · 5 Key to Survival (2008)

Updated September 2026

All 5 ChroMagic books in order

  1. 1.

    Key to Havoc (2003)

    522 pages

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  2. 2.

    Key to Chroma (2003)

    544 pages

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  3. 3.

    Key to Destiny (2004)

    508 pages

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  4. 4.

    Key to Liberty (2007)

    432 pages

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  5. 5.

    Key to Survival (2008)

    444 pages

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ChroMagic FAQ

How many ChroMagic books are there?
There are 5 ChroMagic books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the ChroMagic books in?
In publication order, starting with Key to Havoc (2003): 1 Key to Havoc (2003) · 2 Key to Chroma (2003) · 3 Key to Destiny (2004) · 4 Key to Liberty (2007) · 5 Key to Survival (2008).
What is the first ChroMagic book?
Key to Havoc (2003).
What is the latest ChroMagic book?
Key to Survival (2008).
Is the ChroMagic series finished?
There have been no new ChroMagic books since 2008.
Did Piers Anthony write other series?
Yes: Of Man and Manta, Battle Circle, Xanth, Cluster and Tarot.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.