New to this mythology-filled world
Start with The Storm Runner and complete Zane's three-book story before moving to the spin-off.
Book Series · 5 Books
Storm Runner Books
In order from The Storm Runner to Dawn of the Jaguar.
A mythology-filled adventure follows Zane Obispo from a New Mexico volcano into a war among Maya gods, then continues with shadow bruja Ren Santiago in a two-book spin-off.
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Reading order
How to Read Storm Runner and Shadow Bruja
Read The Storm Runner, The Fire Keeper, and The Shadow Crosser in order. Disney identifies The Shadow Crosser as the trilogy finale, and Zane's prophecy, powers, and war among the gods form one continuous story.
After Zane's trilogy, continue with the Shadow Bruja spin-off: The Lords of Night followed by Dawn of the Jaguar. The duology stars Ren Santiago, a character introduced in the original series, and assumes readers know that earlier conflict.
Sources: Disney's official Storm Runner series, Disney's official trilogy finale, Disney's official Shadow Bruja opener, Disney's official Shadow Bruja finale.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books include bullying tied to Zane's disability, demons and gods, the underworld, threats of execution, magical battles, betrayal, animal danger, death, and possible world destruction. Zane's physical difference and cane remain part of his heroic identity, while friendship and choosing how to use power are central themes.
Shadow Bruja continues with high stakes involving death, resurrection, dangerous gods, and bargains in the underworld. It works best for readers comfortable with the intensity of the original trilogy.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The five books form two separately numbered series in one connected world.
Finished Zane's trilogy
Continue with The Lords of Night, book 1 of the two-book Shadow Bruja story starring Ren Santiago.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
The Storm Runner
A boy must stop an evil god from escaping a volcano's depths.
464 pages· 102,629 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
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Summary: Zane, a boy with a limp, discovers a volcano near his home is a portal to another world. With the help of Brooks, a mysterious girl who can transform into a hawk, he learns he's part of a prophecy to prevent the release of an evil god. As they face demons and divine secrets, Zane must embrace his destiny as the Storm Runner. But how can he fulfill his role when he struggles to walk without a cane? The fate of the world and his beloved dog, Rosie, hang in the balance.
Main story · Books 1–3
The Storm Runner Trilogy
3 books · Published 2018–2020
Zane Obispo discovers his connection to the Maya gods and faces a conflict that grows into a battle spanning gods, godborn children, and time itself.
#1
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$759
The Storm Runner
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
A boy must stop an evil god from escaping a volcano's depths.
#2
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$799
The Fire Keeper
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Zane must save godborns from vengeful gods or rescue his father from execution. Can he do both?
#3
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$1597
The Shadow Crosser
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020
Zane must save missing gods and prevent universe destruction with a magical calendar.
Spin-off · Books 1–2
The Shadow Bruja Duology
2 books · Published 2022–2023
Ren Santiago takes the lead in a connected two-book adventure involving Mexica gods, shadow magic, the underworld, and the consequences of the original trilogy.
#1
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$1697
The Lords of Night
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022
A young girl must stop renegade godborns from awakening ancient Aztec gods.
#2
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$1697
Dawn of the Jaguar
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Ren must reclaim her life and power to escape eternal darkness.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Storm Runner series?
There are 5 books in the main Storm Runner story so far, organized into 2 series. It begins with The Storm Runner in 2018, and the newest published main-story book is Dawn of the Jaguar from 2023.
What order should you read the Storm Runner books in?
Start with The Storm Runner and follow the story arcs in the order shown above. Book numbering restarts at #1 within each arc.
What ages are the Storm Runner books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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