Warrior Cats Books in Order
How Many Warrior Cats Books Are There?
As of 2025, there are over 100 books in the Warrior Cats universe! This includes:
- 9 Main Story Arcs (54 books)
- 16+ Super Editions
- Multiple Novellas and Field Guides
- Graphic Novels and Manga
With so many titles, new readers often ask: "What is the best order to read Warrior Cats books?"
The Best Reading Order (Publication Order)
For most readers, especially beginners, the Publication Order is the best way to experience the story. This avoids spoilers and introduces characters and lore exactly as the authors intended.
2. Fire and Ice
3. Forest of Secrets
4. Rising Storm
5. A Dangerous Path
6. The Darkest Hour
8. Moonrise
9. Dawn
10. Starlight
11. Twilight
12. Sunset
14. Dark River
15. Outcast
16. Eclipse
17. Long Shadows
18. Sunrise
20. Fading Echoes
21. Night Whispers
22. Sign of the Moon
23. The Forgotten Warrior
24. The Last Hope
25. The Sun Trail
26. Thunder Rising
27. The First Battle
28. The Blazing Star
29. A Forest Divided
30. Path of Stars
32. Thunder and Shadow
33. Shattered Sky
34. Darkest Night
35. River of Fire
36. The Raging Storm
38. The Silent Thaw
39. Veil of Shadows
40. Darkness Within
41. The Place of No Stars
42. A Light in the Mist
44. Sky
45. Shadow
46. Thunder
47. Wind
48. Star
50. Forest Shadows
51. Ember Dawn
52. Shattered Moon
53. The Rising Storm
54. Starfall
Chronological Order (Timeline Order)
If you want to experience the story in timeline order, follow this list. Be aware that reading chronologically can spoil major reveals in the main series.
- Dawn of the Clans arc (Arc 5)
- Super Editions set before Arc 1 (e.g. Moth Flight's Vision)
- Arc 1: The Prophecies Begin
- Arc 2: The New Prophecy
- Power of Three / Omen of the Stars (Arc 3 & 4)
- Arc 6: A Vision of Shadows
- Arc 7: The Broken Code
- Arc 8: A Starless Clan
Super Editions & Standalone Books
Warrior Cats also includes a long list of Super Editions, novellas, and field guides. These can be read in publication order or slotted into the timeline based on the character focus.
If you're new, start with the main arcs first, then explore the side stories once you know the world.
FAQ
You can, but most readers recommend starting with Arc 1. The prequels assume some knowledge of the world and can spoil later reveals.
There are over 100 books when you include the main arcs, super editions, novellas, and manga. The exact number changes as new books release each year.
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