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Ranger's Apprentice books in order
There are 12 books in Ranger's Apprentice. The latest, The Royal Ranger, came out in 2013, and John Flanagan hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 25 October 2026.
Ranger's Apprentice books in order
2004Book 1The Ruins of Gorlan
2005Book 2The Burning Bridge
2005Book 3The Icebound Land
2006Book 4The Battle for Skandia
2006Book 5The Sorcerer of the North
2003Book 6The Siege of Macindaw
2006Book 7Erak's Ransom
2008Book 8The Kings of Clonmel
1998Book 9Halt's Peril
2010Book 10The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
2006Book 11The Lost Stories
2013Book 12The Royal Ranger
Companion stories
2012CompanionDeath of a Hero
What Ranger's Apprentice is about
From the description of The Ruins of Gorlan, the first book.
They have always scared him in the past--the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied...
Ranger's Apprentice at a glance
- Author
- John Flanagan
- Books published
- 12
- Companion stories
- 1
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1998
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Ranger's Apprentice book?
John Flanagan hasn't announced one yet. If a new Ranger's Apprentice book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in Ranger's Apprentice?
12 books have been published in Ranger's Apprentice so far, plus 1 companion story.
What order should I read Ranger's Apprentice in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Ruins of Gorlan, 2. The Burning Bridge, 3. The Icebound Land, 4. The Battle for Skandia, 5. The Sorcerer of the North, 6. The Siege of Macindaw, 7. Erak's Ransom, 8. The Kings of Clonmel, 9. Halt's Peril, 10. The Emperor of Nihon-Ja, and so on. The 1 companion can be read alongside them.
Is Ranger's Apprentice finished?
John Flanagan hasn't announced another Ranger's Apprentice book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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