Book Series · 3 Books

Maya and the Rising Dark Books

In order from Maya and the Rising Dark to Maya and the Lord of Shadows.

The Maya and the Rising Dark series is a set of 3 chapter books by Rena Barron, published between 2020 and 2022. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 300 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1699

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Maya and the Rising Dark

By Rena Barron

A girl must unlock her powers to stop a looming war between worlds.

298 pages· 61,958 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

Hardcover

Summary: Twelve-year-old Maya's father vanishes, thrusting her into a hidden battle between our world and the Dark. As a godling, Maya must harness her powers to stop the Lord of Shadows from unleashing chaos. With werehyenas prowling and shadowy nightmares haunting her, can Maya save her neighborhood and find her father before it's too late?

In reading order

Maya and the Rising Dark Series

3 books · Published 2020–2022

#1 in Series

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$1699

Maya and the Rising Dark

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl must unlock her powers to stop a looming war between worlds.

#2 in Series

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$1597

Maya and the Return of the Godlings

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Maya must retrieve her father's soul to prevent a war between worlds.

#3 in Series

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$1597

Maya and the Lord of Shadows

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Maya battles the Lord of Shadows to prevent a war that could destroy the world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Maya and the Rising Dark series?

There are 3 books in the Maya and the Rising Dark series. It began with Maya and the Rising Dark in 2020, and the newest book, Maya and the Lord of Shadows, was published in 2022.