Book Series · 11 Books

Keeper of the Lost Cities Books

In order from Keeper of the Lost Cities to Unraveled.

The Keeper of the Lost Cities series is a set of 11 chapter books by Shannon Messenger, published between 2012 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 690 pages. Subjects across the series include elves, memory, and self-discovery.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Keeper of the Lost Cities

By Shannon Messenger

A telepathic girl must uncover her hidden identity before it's too late.

496 pages· 93,649 words· Est. 13 hour read

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Hardcover

Summary: Twelve-year-old Sophie has always felt out of place, but when she meets Fitz, she discovers she's not just different—she's an elf. Whisked away to a new world, Sophie must unlock the secrets buried in her mind. These secrets hold the key to her true identity and could be deadly if they fall into the wrong hands. As time runs out, Sophie must navigate this unfamiliar realm and uncover why she was hidden among humans. Can she unravel the mystery before it's too late?

In reading order

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Sophie faces blurred loyalties and a looming war. Can she decipher a symbol to save those she loves?

#6 in Series

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$2374

Nightfall

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Sophie must confront a hidden past to prevent history from repeating itself.

#7 in Series

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$2374

Flashback

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Secrets blur past and present as Sophie faces threats and risks everything to save a friend.

#8 in Series

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$2374

Legacy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Secrets unravel, forcing Sophie and friends into a web of dangerous truths and blurred loyalties.

#8.5

#8.5 in Series

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$2374

Unlocked

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A teenage girl navigates a magical world of elves and goblins while trying to uncover the truth about her past and her connection to a mysterious figure known as the moonlark.

#9 in Series

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$2089

Stellarlune

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Sophie faces impossible choices as a hidden truth threatens to unravel the Lost Cities.

#9.5

#9.5 in Series

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$2089

Unraveled

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Keefe flees to uncover secrets and control his powers, risking everything.

Companion series

Keeper of the Lost Cities (Graphic Novel) Series

1 book · Published 2023

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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Keeper of the Lost Cities (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A young telepath discovers a hidden world and her true identity.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series?

There are 11 books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. It began with Keeper of the Lost Cities in 2012, and the newest book, Unraveled, was published in 2024.