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The Wizard of 4th Street Series in Order

The Wizard of 4th Street series is best read in order, starting with The Wizard of 4th Street, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. A group of young wizards in modern New York battles dark sorcery and supernatural threats while learning to master their powers.

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

The Wizard of 4th Street Books in Order

9 books

Complete reading order for The Wizard of 4th Street series.

How to Read The Wizard of 4th Street series

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the Wizard of 4th Street series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a specific supernatural conflict. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series, particularly the young wizards’ growth as a team. Readers who begin with a later book miss the foundational events of their first missions and early character introductions that shape later dynamics and emotional stakes.

About The Wizard of 4th Street series

Series Premise

The Wizard of 4th Street series follows a team of young magic-users who protect the world from ancient evils in a contemporary setting. Each book centers on a new mystical threat that requires their combined skills and growing teamwork.

Main Characters

The series centers on a group of young wizards, including Wyrdrune, a determined sorcerer, who work together to confront dark forces in the modern world.

Setting

The stories take place in a version of contemporary New York City where magic exists alongside everyday life, hidden from most people.

Tone & Themes

The tone blends urban fantasy action with humor and adventure. Central themes include friendship and teamwork, the responsible use of power, and the clash between ancient magic and modern life.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy urban fantasy, young hero teams, and stories that mix magic with contemporary settings.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes fantasy violence and mild peril; suitable for teen and older readers.

The Wizard of 4th Street series offers exciting adventures of magic and friendship in a modern world. Reading the books in order allows the characters’ abilities and bonds to build most effectively.

FAQ

How many books are in The Wizard of 4th Street series?

9 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Last Wizard, was published in October 1997.

When was the most recent book released?

The Last Wizard was published in October 1997.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is The Wizard of 4th Street, published in October 1987.

What genre is The Wizard of 4th Street series?

The series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.

Do you need to read The Wizard of 4th Street series in order?

It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

What is The Wizard of 4th Street series about?

The Wizard of 4th Street series follows a team of young magic-users who protect the world from ancient evils in a contemporary setting. Each book centers on a new mystical threat that requires their combined skills and growing teamwork.

Is The Wizard of 4th Street series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.