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Start with Shadow and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Tom Holt • Published 2001
A man wakes among corpses on a battlefield with no memory of who he is. Taking the name Poldarn, he tries to piece together his past while everyone who recognises him either flees or attacks, suggesting his former lif...
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Scavenger reading order
Ends with Memory
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Book 1:Shadow
Tom Holt • 2001
A man wakes among corpses on a battlefield with no memory of who he is. Taking the name Poldarn, he tries to piece together his past while everyone who recognises him either flees or attacks, suggesting his former lif...
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Book 2:Pattern
Tom Holt • 2002
Still unsure of his true identity, Poldarn travels through a war‑torn land chasing hints from dreams and half‑remembered faces. Invisible enemies and old alliances shadow his steps as he returns toward the island he t...
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Book 3:Memory
Tom Holt • 2003
Back on his native island, Poldarn finally uncovers the tangled, unpleasant truth of who he was before the battlefield. As dreams, rumours and hard facts converge, he has to decide whether living with his recovered me...
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Scavenger FAQ
What is the best order to read the Scavenger series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Shadow.
How many books are in the Scavenger series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Scavenger series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Scavenger series?
New readers should start with Shadow, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Scavenger series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2001 to 2003.