Jedi Apprentice books in order A series by Jude Watson
The Jedi Apprentice series by Jude Watson has 8 books (3 novels and 5 shorter works), from The Dark Rival (May 1999) to Jedi Apprentice: The Followers (Apr 2002). Read it in order, starting with The Dark Rival.
Reading order: 1 The Dark Rival (1999) · 2 The Hidden Past (1999) · 3 The Mark of the Crown (1999) · 4 The Defenders of the Dead (1999) · 5 Jedi Apprentice: Deceptions (2001) · 6 The Only Witness (2002) · 7 The Threat Within (2002) · 8 Jedi Apprentice: The Followers (2002)
Updated September 2026
All 8 Jedi Apprentice books in order
- 1.
The Dark Rival (May 1999)
- 2.
The Hidden Past (Aug 1999)
- 3.
The Mark of the Crown (Oct 1999)
- 4.
The Defenders of the Dead (Dec 1999)
- 5.
Jedi Apprentice: Deceptions (Jul 2001)
- 6.
The Only Witness (Feb 2002)
- 7.
The Threat Within (Mar 2002)
- 8.
Jedi Apprentice: The Followers (Apr 2002)
Jedi Apprentice FAQ
- How many Jedi Apprentice books are there?
- There are 8 Jedi Apprentice books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Jedi Apprentice books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Dark Rival (May 1999): 1 The Dark Rival (1999) · 2 The Hidden Past (1999) · 3 The Mark of the Crown (1999) · 4 The Defenders of the Dead (1999) · 5 Jedi Apprentice: Deceptions (2001) · 6 The Only Witness (2002) · … all 8 below.
- What is the first Jedi Apprentice book?
- The Dark Rival (May 1999).
- What is the latest Jedi Apprentice book?
- Jedi Apprentice: The Followers (Apr 2002).
- Is the Jedi Apprentice series finished?
- There have been no new Jedi Apprentice books since 2002.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.