Lyra books in order A series by Patricia Wrede
The Lyra series by Patricia Wrede has 5 books, from Shadow Magic (1982) to The Raven Ring (1994). Read it in order, starting with Shadow Magic.
Reading order: 1 Shadow Magic (1982) · 2 Daughter of Witches (1983) · 3 The Harp of Imach Thyssel (1985) · 4 Caught in Crystal (1987) · 5 The Raven Ring (1994)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Lyra books in order
- 1.
Shadow Magic (1982)
- 2.
Daughter of Witches (Mar 1983)
- 3.
The Harp of Imach Thyssel (Apr 1985)
- 4.
Caught in Crystal (Mar 1987)
- 5.
The Raven Ring (1994)
Lyra FAQ
- How many Lyra books are there?
- There are 5 Lyra books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Lyra books in?
- In publication order, starting with Shadow Magic (1982): 1 Shadow Magic (1982) · 2 Daughter of Witches (1983) · 3 The Harp of Imach Thyssel (1985) · 4 Caught in Crystal (1987) · 5 The Raven Ring (1994).
- What is the first Lyra book?
- Shadow Magic (1982).
- What is the latest Lyra book?
- The Raven Ring (1994).
- Is the Lyra series finished?
- There have been no new Lyra books since 1994.
- Did Patricia Wrede write other series?
- Yes: Enchanted Forest Chronicles and Frontier Magic.
More series by Patricia Wrede
All Patricia Wrede booksEnchanted Forest Chronicles
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Frontier Magic
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.