Shannon Messenger Books In Order

Below is the complete list of Shannon Messenger books in order. For each series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.

Publication Order of Keeper of the Lost Cities Books

1. 

   Keeper of the Lost Cities (2012)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Keeper of the Lost Cities was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
2. 

   Exile (2013)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Published in 2013, Exile is listed as book #2 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
3. 

   Everblaze (2014)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Everblaze is a 2014 release and appears as book #3 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
4. 

   Neverseen (2015)
   by Shannon Messenger
   In the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Neverseen is book #4 and was published in 2015.
5. 

   Lodestar (2016)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Lodestar was first published in 2016; within the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, it is listed as book #5.
6. 

   Nightfall (2017)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Nightfall was published in 2017 and is listed as book #6 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
7. 

   Flashback (2018)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Published in 2018, Flashback is listed as book #7 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
8. 

   Legacy (2019)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Legacy is a 2019 release and appears as book #8 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
9. 

   Unlocked (2020)
   by Shannon Messenger
   In the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Unlocked is book #9 and was published in 2020.
10. 

    Stellarlune (2022)
    by Shannon Messenger
    Stellarlune was first published in 2022; within the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, it is listed as book #10.
11. 

    Unraveled (2024)
    by Shannon Messenger
    Unraveled was published in 2024 and is listed as book #11 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

Publication Order of Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novels Books

1. 

   Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 1: Volume 1 (2023)
   (With Celina Frenn)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 1: Volume 1 was published in 2023 and is listed as book #1 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novels series.
2. 

   Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 2: Volume 1 (2025)
   (With Celina Frenn)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Published in 2025, Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 2: Volume 1 is listed as book #2 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novels series.

Publication Order of Sky Fall Books

1. 

   Let the Sky Fall (2013)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Let the Sky Fall was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Sky Fall series.
2. 

   Let the Storm Break (2014)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Published in 2014, Let the Storm Break is listed as book #2 in the Sky Fall series.
3. 

   Let the Wind Rise (2016)
   by Shannon Messenger
   Let the Wind Rise is a 2016 release and appears as book #3 in the Sky Fall series.

About Shannon Messenger

Shannon Messenger is an American author best known for writing middle-grade and young adult fantasy novels, particularly the internationally popular Keeper of the Lost Cities. Her books combine fast-paced adventure, magical worlds, and character-driven storytelling, attracting a large readership among younger audiences as well as fantasy fans looking for imaginative and emotionally engaging stories.

Messenger grew up in Southern California and developed a love of storytelling from an early age. Like many writers in the fantasy genre, she was drawn to imaginative worlds and the possibilities of fiction long before she considered writing professionally. As a student she showed an interest in both storytelling and visual arts, eventually pursuing studies in film and screenwriting.

She attended the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where she studied film production. During this time she gained experience in storytelling through scriptwriting and visual media. Although her education focused on film, the narrative skills she developed during those years later influenced her approach to writing novels, particularly her ability to structure scenes and develop character-drive