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.

Maya and the Rising Dark
Maya and the Return of the Godlings
Maya and the Lord of Shadows
Maya and the Rising Dark
Maya and the Return of the Godlings
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Maya and the Rising Dark
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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
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

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
Maya and the Return of the Godlings
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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
Maya and the Lord of Shadows
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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.

What order should you read the Maya and the Rising Dark books in?

Start with Maya and the Rising Dark and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Maya and the Rising Dark books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The authors and illustrators who bring Maya and the Rising Dark to life.

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