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Start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.

6 books
Published 2008 to 2022
Status: Likely complete

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Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

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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Alcatraz reading order

Ends with Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians

  1. 1
    Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    Book 1:Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    Brandon Sanderson

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  2. 2
    Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones

    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...

  3. 3
    Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia

    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...

  4. 4
    Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens

    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.

  5. 5
    The Dark Talent

    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...

  6. 6
    Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians

    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.