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Publication Order of A Thousand Li Books
Start with: The First Step (2019)
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Publication Order of Adventures On Brad Books
Start with: A Healer's Gift (2017)
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Publication Order of Celestial Cataclysms Books
Start with: Immortal Connections (2026)
ⓘ About Tao Wong
About Tao Wong The Canadian author Tao Wong has been writing fantasy and science-fiction novels for quite some time now. Largely focusing on the GameLit and LitRPG subgenres, he sets about making them entirely his own, placing his own stamp upon them. Dealing with a whole range of different themes and ideas, he really understands the genre, saying something entirely unique in the process. Making his work accessible and easy-to-follow, his stories are hugely entertaining for a wide audience of readers from around the world. Establishing elaborate premises while building expansive worlds for his readers to explore, he really takes his audience on a journey.
All Book Series by Tao Wong
1
The First Step
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2019
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4
The Favored Son
Book 4 of 20 · published 2020
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5
The Second Expedition
Book 5 of 20 · published 2020
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6
The Second Sect
Book 6 of 20 · published 2021
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7
On Gods and Demons
Book 7 of 20 · published 2021
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8
Clifftop Crisis and Transformation
Book 8 of 20 · published 2021
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10
Villages and Illnesses
Book 10 of 20 · published 2021
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11
The Second Storm
Book 11 of 20 · published 2021
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12
Descent from the Mountain
Book 12 of 20 · published 2021
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13
The Divine Peak
Book 13 of 20 · published 2022
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14
The Third Kingdom
Book 14 of 20 · published 2022
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15
The Third Realm
Book 15 of 20 · published 2023
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16
The Third Cut
Book 16 of 20 · published 2023
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17
The Sundering Blade
Book 17 of 20 · published 2024
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18
The Fourth Stage
Book 18 of 20 · published 2024
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19
The Fourth Fall
Book 19 of 20 · published 2024
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20
The Fourth Wall
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2025
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1
A Healer's Gift
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2017
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2
An Adventurer's Heart
Book 2 of 9 · published 2017
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3
A Dungeon's Soul
Book 3 of 9 · published 2017
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4
The Arena's Call
Book 4 of 9 · published 2018
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5
The Forest's Silence
Book 5 of 9 · published 2019
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6
The Adventurer's Bond
Book 6 of 9 · published 2020
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7
The Guild's Demands
Book 7 of 9 · published 2021
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8
A Capital's Perils
Book 8 of 9 · published 2022
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9
A Royal Ending
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2022
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1
Immortal Connections
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2026
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2
Demonic Tribulations
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2027
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1
Climbing the Ranks 1
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2023
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2
Climbing the Ranks 2
Book 2 of 4 · published 2024
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3
Climbing the Ranks 3
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025
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4
Climbing the Ranks 4
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
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1
Aeres Academy
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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3
Border City
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2027
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1
First Steps into the Night
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Another Day, Another Plot
Book 2 of 3 · published 2021
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3
Blood Knowledge
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
The Nameless Restaurant
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2023
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2
Chaotic Apéritifs
Book 2 of 4 · published 2024
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3
Thaumaturgic Tapas: Succulent Food & Magical Guests
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025
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4
Sorcerous Plates
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
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1
A Gamer's Wish
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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3
A Jinn's Wish
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
Magic Kingdom at War 1
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2024
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2
Magic Kingdom at War 2
Book 2 of 12 · published 2024
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3
Magic Kingdom at War 3
Book 3 of 12 · published 2024
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4
Magic Kingdom at War 4
Book 4 of 12 · published 2024
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5
Magic Kingdom at War 5
Book 5 of 12 · published 2024
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6
Magic Kingdom at War 6
Book 6 of 12 · published 2024
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7
Magic Kingdom at War 7
Book 7 of 12 · published 2024
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8
Magic Kingdom at War 8
Book 8 of 12 · published 2024
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9
Magic Kingdom at War 9
Book 9 of 12 · published 2025
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10
Magic Kingdom at War 10
Book 10 of 12 · published 2025
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11
Magic Kingdom at War 11
Book 11 of 12 · published 2025
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12
Magic Kingdom at War 12
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2025
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1
The Technopath
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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3
The Cultist: A Powers, Masks and Capes Universe Novelette
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
The System Apocalypse
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2019
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2
The System Apocalypse Issue 2
Book 2 of 7 · published 2019
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3
The System Apocalypse Issue 3
Book 3 of 7 · published 2020
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4
The System Apocalypse Issue 4
Book 4 of 7 · published 2020
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5
The System Apocalypse Issue 5
Book 5 of 7 · published 2020
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6
The System Apocalypse Issue 6
Book 6 of 7 · published 2020
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7
The System Apocalypse Issue 7
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2020
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1
Head of the Class
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2024 Co-authored · Jason J. Willis
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2
Dropout
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026 Co-authored · Jason J. Willis
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1
Life in the North
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2017
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2
Redeemer of the Dead
Book 2 of 12 · published 2017
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3
The Cost of Survival
Book 3 of 12 · published 2018
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4
Cities in Chains
Book 4 of 12 · published 2018
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10
Broken Council
Book 10 of 12 · published 2021
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11
Forbidden Zone
Book 11 of 12 · published 2021
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12
System Finale
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2022
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1
A New Script
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2020
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2
Valentines in an Apocalypse
Book 2 of 8 · published 2020
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3
Daily Jobs, Coffee and and an Awfully Big Adventure
Book 3 of 8 · published 2020
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4
Adventures in Clothing
Book 4 of 8 · published 2021
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5
Blue Screens of Death
Book 5 of 8 · published 2021
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6
Questing for Titles
Book 6 of 8 · published 2021
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7
Interdimensional Window SHOPping
Book 7 of 8 · published 2023
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8
The System Apocalypse Short Story Anthology Volume III
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2025 Co-authored · Craig Hamilton,David R. Packer,Jason J. Willis
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1
Town Under
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021 Co-authored · K.T. Hanna
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2
Flat Out
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · K.T. Hanna
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3
Bloody Oath
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · K.T. Hanna
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1
Fool's Play
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2023
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3
Fool's Last Dance
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024
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1
A Fist Full of Credits
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Dungeon World Drifters
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
Apocalypse Grit
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
Leveled Up Love
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2020 Co-authored · A G Marshall
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2
The Blade That Remains
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2027
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1
On Cyclopses' Penises and the War of Three Cities
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Wandering Ghosts
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
Marketing Strategy for Authors
Single-title series · published 2021
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1
Joyous Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 2020
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2
Winter Holidays
Book 2 of 14 · published 2020
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3
Bloody Christmas
Book 3 of 14 · published 2020
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4
Fantastic Christmas
Book 4 of 14 · published 2021
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6
Mistletoe Moments
Book 6 of 14 · published 2022
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7
A Weird Holiday Season
Book 7 of 14 · published 2022
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8
Cold-Blooded Christmas
Book 8 of 14 · published 2022
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9
Candy Cane Kisses
Book 9 of 14 · published 2023
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10
Time Travel Holidays
Book 10 of 14 · published 2023
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11
Crooked Little Christmas
Book 11 of 14 · published 2023
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12
Winter Sparkles
Book 12 of 14 · published 2024
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13
Hardboiled Holidays
Book 13 of 14 · published 2024
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14
Holiday Secrets
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2024
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1
Fantastic Realms
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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2
The Expanding Universe 7
Book 2 of 4 · published 2021
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4
Halloween Harvest
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tao Wong?
About Tao Wong The Canadian author Tao Wong has been writing fantasy and science-fiction novels for quite some time now. Largely focusing on the GameLit and LitRPG subgenres, he sets about making them entirely his own, placing his own stamp upon them. Dealing with a whole range of different themes and ideas, he really understands the genre, saying something entirely unique in the process.
Which Tao Wong series should I start with?
The best place to start is The System Apocalypse series, the earliest of Tao Wong's multi-book series: it opens with Life in the North (2017) and runs to 12 books across 2017–2022, ending with System Finale (2022). Tao Wong's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Tao Wong written?
Tao Wong has 124 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2017 and 2027. 115 of them belong to 18 named series — the largest being the A Thousand Li series with 20 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Tao Wong's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tao Wong's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The System Apocalypse (2017–2022, 12 books), Adventures On Brad (2017–2022, 9 books) and A Thousand Li (2019–2025, 20 books), plus 15 more.
How are Tao Wong's books organised into series?
This guide splits Tao Wong's 124 books into 18 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: A Thousand Li (20 books, 2019–2025); Holiday Anthology (14 books, 2020–2024); Magic Kingdom at War (12 books, 2024–2025); The System Apocalypse (12 books, 2017–2022); Adventures On Brad (9 books, 2017–2022), plus 13 further series.
