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Start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Ends with Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians
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Book 1:Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Brandon Sanderson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones
Brandon Sanderson • 2008
Alcatraz and his bodyguard Bastille sneak into a secret version of the Library of Alexandria to find answers and missing family. Cursed books, hidden corridors, and explosive Smedry talents turn a rescue into chaos in...
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Book 3:Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia
Brandon Sanderson • 2009
Alcatraz learns the war against the Librarians is bigger than he imagined when the Knights of Crystallia arrive with their own agenda. A mission that should be simple becomes a chase through secret libraries, strange...
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Book 4:Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens
Brandon Sanderson • 2010
Alcatraz and his friends race to find a powerful lens that could shift the fight against the Librarians. The search pulls them across bizarre terrain and into family feuds where every “helpful” clue might be a trap.
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Book 5:The Dark Talent
Brandon Sanderson • 2016
Alcatraz and Bastille plunge deeper into the Librarians’ hidden world as the war grows more personal. A high‑stakes hunt forces Alcatraz to face what his “breaking” talent really means—and what it might cost everyone...
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Book 6:Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians
Brandon Sanderson • 2022
Bastille takes center stage as the war against the evil Librarians reaches its breaking point. With Alcatraz missing and secrets spilling out, she leads the Smedrys on a chaotic rescue mission that could rewrite every...
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Alcatraz FAQ
What is the best order to read the Alcatraz series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians.
How many books are in the Alcatraz series?
There are 6 books currently listed in the Alcatraz series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Alcatraz series?
New readers should start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Alcatraz series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2008 to 2022.