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ⓘ About M. R. Mathias
M. R. Mathias is the author of several novels and short stories; all of which are fantasy. His stuff has been published independently, and it his work has sold well, some of which has made it’s way to number one on bestseller lists. He has created the “Dragoneers” series, “Wardstone” series, “Crimzon and Clover” series, and “The Legend of V. M.” series. His work has pushed him to make a name for himself, sell very well, and win some awards, all in a very short time. While in prison, serving time on a charge of minor drug possession, he wrote some full length novels by hand and read hundreds more. M. R. Mathias keeps to a strict regiment of writing three thousand words a day, which he developed after his stay in prison.
All Book Series by M. R. Mathias
Crimzon and Clover: Short Story Collection 1
Single-title series · published 2013
Witch Dancer
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010 Pen name · Michael Robb
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is M. R. Mathias?
M. R. Mathias is the author of several novels and short stories; all of which are fantasy. His stuff has been published independently, and it his work has sold well, some of which has made it's way to number one on bestseller lists. He has created the "Dragoneers" series, "Wardstone" series, "Crimzon and Clover" series, and "The Legend of V.
Which M. R. Mathias series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Crimzon & Clover Short Stories/Novellas series, the earliest of M. R. Mathias's multi-book series: it opens with Orphaned Dragon, Lucky Girl (2010) and runs to 8 books across 2010–2017, ending with The First Sarax (2017). M. R. Mathias's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has M. R. Mathias written?
M. R. Mathias has 55 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2025. 46 of them belong to 11 named series — the largest being the Legend Of Vanx Malic series with 11 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should M. R. Mathias's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. M. R. Mathias's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Crimzon & Clover Short Stories/Novellas (2010–2017, 8 books), Dragoneers Saga (2010–2014, 7 books) and Wardstone Trilogy (2010–2012, 3 books), plus 8 more.
How are M. R. Mathias's books organised into series?
This guide splits M. R. Mathias's 55 books into 11 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Legend Of Vanx Malic (11 books, 2012–2016); Crimzon & Clover Short Stories/Novellas (8 books, 2010–2017); Dragoneers Saga (7 books, 2010–2014); Devious Arcana (4 books, 2025); Fantastica (4 books, 2018), plus 6 further series.