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Inkheart books in order A series by Cornelia Funke

The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke has 4 books, from Inkheart (Sep 2003) to The Colour of Revenge (2024). Read it in order, starting with Inkheart.

Reading order: 1 Inkheart (2003) · 2 Inkspell (2005) · 3 Inkdeath (2007) · 4 The Colour of Revenge (2024)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Inkheart books in order

  1. 1.

    Inkheart (Sep 2003)

    548 pages★ 4.0 (52 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    Inkspell (Oct 2005)

    656 pages★ 3.8 (21 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Inkdeath (Sep 2007)

    709 pages★ 3.0 (10 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    The Colour of Revenge (2024)

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Inkheart FAQ

How many Inkheart books are there?
There are 4 Inkheart books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Inkheart books in?
In publication order, starting with Inkheart (Sep 2003): 1 Inkheart (2003) · 2 Inkspell (2005) · 3 Inkdeath (2007) · 4 The Colour of Revenge (2024).
What is the first Inkheart book?
Inkheart (Sep 2003).
What is the latest Inkheart book?
The Colour of Revenge (2024).
Is the Inkheart series finished?
No, Cornelia Funke is still adding to it.
Did Cornelia Funke write other series?
Yes: MirrorWorld.

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