List of Warriors books
List of works in a series by Erin Hunter
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Warriors is a juvenile fantasy novel series by Erin Hunter, a pseudonym used by multiple authors and illustrators.[1] Warriors has been published since 21 January 2003, starting with Into the Wild.[1] The series encompasses multiple main sub-series, longer "Super Editions",[1] shorter novellas, original English-language manga, and graphic novel adaptations of the main sub-series. The books have received mixed reviews from various critics.
Main series
Warriors: The Prophecies Begin (2003–2004)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Into the Wild | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 21 January 2003 | 978-0-06-000002-8 |
| 2 | Fire and Ice | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 1 June 2003 | 978-0-06-052559-0 |
| 3 | Forest of Secrets | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 14 October 2003 | 978-0-06-052561-3 |
| 4 | Rising Storm | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 6 January 2004 | 978-0-06-052563-7 |
| 5 | A Dangerous Path | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 1 June 2004 | 978-0-06-052565-1 |
| 6 | The Darkest Hour | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 1 October 2004 | 978-0-06-000007-3 |
Warriors: The New Prophecy (2005–2006)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 10 May 2005 | 978-0-06-074451-9 |
| 2 | Moonrise | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 2 August 2005 | 978-0-06-074452-6 |
| 3 | Dawn | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 27 December 2005 | 978-0-06-074457-1 |
| 4 | Starlight | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 4 April 2006 | 978-0-06-082762-5 |
| 5 | Twilight | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 22 August 2006 | 978-0-06-082764-9 |
| 6 | Sunset | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 26 December 2006 | 978-0-06-082769-4 |
Warriors: Power of Three (2007–2009)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sight | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 24 April 2007 | 978-0-06-089201-2 |
| 2 | Dark River | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 26 December 2007 | 978-0-06-089205-0 |
| 3 | Outcast | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 22 April 2008 | 978-0-06-089208-1 |
| 4 | Eclipse | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 2 September 2008 | 978-0-06-236711-2 |
| 5 | Long Shadows | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 25 November 2008 | 978-0-06-089214-2 |
| 6 | Sunrise | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 21 April 2009 | 978-0-06-089217-3 |
Warriors: Omen of the Stars (2009–2012)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fourth Apprentice | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 24 November 2009 | 978-0-06-155509-1 |
| 2 | Fading Echoes | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 6 April 2010 | 978-0-06-155514-5 |
| 3 | Night Whispers | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 23 November 2010 | 978-0-06-238260-3 |
| 4 | Sign of the Moon | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 5 April 2011 | 978-0-06-155518-3 |
| 5 | The Forgotten Warrior | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 22 November 2011 | 978-0-06-238262-7 |
| 6 | The Last Hope | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 3 April 2012 | 978-0-06-155527-5 |
Warriors: Dawn of the Clans (2013–2015)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sun Trail | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 5 March 2013 | 978-0-06-241000-9 |
| 2 | Thunder Rising | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 5 November 2013 | 978-0-06-206350-2 |
| 3 | The First Battle | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 8 April 2014 | 978-0-06-206353-3 |
| 4 | The Blazing Star | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 4 November 2014 | 978-0-06-206358-8 |
| 5 | A Forest Divided | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 7 April 2015 | 978-0-06-241005-4 |
| 6 | Path of Stars | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 1 September 2015 | 978-0-06-206366-3 |
Warriors: A Vision of Shadows (2016–2018)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Apprentice's Quest | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 15 March 2016 | 978-0-06-238637-3 |
| 2 | Thunder and Shadow | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 6 September 2016 | 978-0-06-238641-0 |
| 3 | Shattered Sky | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 11 April 2017 | 978-0-06-238647-2 |
| 4 | Darkest Night | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 7 November 2017 | 978-0-06-238651-9 |
| 5 | River of Fire | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 10 April 2018 | 978-0-06-238655-7 |
| 6 | The Raging Storm | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 6 November 2018 | 978-0-06-238659-5 |
Warriors: The Broken Code (2019–2021)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Stars | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 9 April 2019 | 978-0-06-282352-6 |
| 2 | The Silent Thaw | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 29 October 2019 | 978-0-06-282358-8 |
| 3 | Veil of Shadows | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 7 April 2020 | 978-0-06-282369-4 |
| 4 | Darkness Within | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 10 November 2020 | 978-0-06-282372-4 |
| 5 | The Place of No Stars | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 6 April 2021 | 978-0-06-282376-2 |
| 6 | A Light in the Mist | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 9 November 2021 | 978-0-06-282388-5 |
Warriors: A Starless Clan (2022–2024)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 5 April 2022 | 978-0-06-305008-2 |
| 2 | Sky | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 1 November 2022 | 978-0-06-305015-0 |
| 3 | Shadow | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 4 April 2023 | 978-0-06-305021-1 |
| 4 | Thunder | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 7 November 2023 | 978-0-06-305027-3 |
| 5 | Wind | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 2 April 2024 | 978-0-06-305033-4 |
| 6 | Star | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 5 November 2024 | 978-0-06-305039-6 |
Warriors: Changing Skies (2025–)
| No. | Novel title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Elders' Quest | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 7 January 2025 | 978-0-06-335706-8 |
| 2 | Hidden Moon | Clarissa Hutton | HarperCollins | 4 November 2025 | 978-0-06-335711-2 |
| 3 | Chasing Shadows | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 31 March 2026 | 978-0-06-335716-7 |
| 4 | Guiding Light | Rosie Best | HarperCollins | 6 October 2026 | 978-0-06-335721-1 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | HarperCollins | TBA | |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | HarperCollins | TBA |
Standalones
Super Editions
A reviewer for The Mary Sue described Bluestar's Prophecy as "incredibly tragic", and called Bluestar one of her favorite characters.[2] She ranked SkyClan's Destiny, Bluestar's Prophecy, and Firestar's Quest as the tenth, ninth and eighth best Warriors books, respectively.[2]
| No. | Super Edition | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firestar's Quest | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 21 August 2007 | 978-0-06-113164-6 |
| 2 | Bluestar's Prophecy | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 28 July 2009 | 978-0-06-158250-9 |
| 3 | SkyClan's Destiny | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 3 August 2010 | 978-0-06-169996-2 |
| 4 | Crookedstar's Promise | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 5 July 2011 | 978-0-06-198099-2 |
| 5 | Yellowfang's Secret | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 9 October 2012 | 978-0-06-208216-9 |
| 6 | Tallstar's Revenge | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 2 July 2013 | 978-0-06-221806-3 |
| 7 | Bramblestar's Storm | Cherith Baldry, Dan Jolley | HarperCollins | 26 August 2014 | 978-0-06-229145-5 |
| 8 | Moth Flight's Vision | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 3 November 2015 | 978-0-06-229147-9 |
| 9 | Hawkwing's Journey | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 1 November 2016 | 978-0-06-246769-0 |
| 10 | Tigerheart's Shadow | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 5 September 2017 | 978-0-06-246772-0 |
| 11 | Crowfeather's Trial | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 4 September 2018 | 978-0-06-269878-0 |
| 12 | Squirrelflight's Hope | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 3 September 2019 | 978-0-06-269882-7 |
| 13 | Graystripe's Vow | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 1 September 2020 | 978-0-06-296302-4 |
| 14 | Leopardstar's Honor | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 7 September 2021 | 978-0-06-296306-2 |
| 15 | Onestar's Confession | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 6 September 2022 | 978-0-06-305045-7 |
| 16 | Riverstar's Home | Kate Cary | HarperCollins | 5 September 2023 | 978-0-06-305051-8 |
| 17 | Ivypool's Heart | Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 3 September 2024 | 978-0-06-335736-5 |
| 18 | StormClan's Folly | Conrad Mason | HarperCollins | 26 August 2025 | 978-0-06-335741-9 |
| 19 | Darktail's Judgment | Clarissa Hutton | HarperCollins | 8 September 2026 | 978-0-06-3459-861 |
| 20 | TBA | Conrad Mason | HarperCollins | TBA |
Original English-language manga
Kirkus Reviews has both praised and criticised the manga. A review of Winds of Change wrote that while the illustrations "give a visual boost for tracking the large cast of characters", the sheer number of characters and series-specific vocabulary could make unfamiliar readers feel "lost".[3] A review of Exile from ShadowClan called it "amazing" and praised the "satisfying ending".[4] However, A Thief in ThunderClan was described as "lackluster", with a "sagging resolution" and a mystery resolved too hastily.[5] School Library Journal wrote that illustrator James L. Barry "has a real knack for drawing cats",[6] but also called the illustrations "a bit basic".[7] Lisa Goldstein, writing for School Library Journal, described that illustrations in The Rise of Sourge are "more detailed than typical manga drawings and effectively bring out the cats' personalities and characters"; she concluded that due to the violence, it is "not a cuddly animal tale".[8] A Clan in Need and SkyClan and the Stranger have both been New York Times Manga Best Sellers in 2009, 2010, and 2011.[9][10][11]
| No. | Title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graystripe's Adventure | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperCollins and Tokyopop | 6 October 2009, 8 August 2017 (colored) | 978-0-06-178228-2 |
| 1, part 1 | The Lost Warrior | N/A | N/A | 24 April 2007 | 978-0-06-124020-1 |
| 1, part 2 | Warrior's Refuge | N/A | N/A | 26 December 2007 | 978-0-06-125231-0 |
| 1, part 3 | Warrior's Return | N/A | N/A | 22 April 2008 | 978-0-06-125233-4 |
| 2 | The Rise of Scourge | Dan Jolley (author), Bettina M. Kurkoski and Danielle Weires (illustrators) | HarperCollins and Tokyopop | 24 June 2008, 12 March 2024 (colored) | 978-0-06-335174-5 |
| 3 | Tigerstar and Sasha | Dan Jolley (author), Don Hudson (illustrator) | HarperCollins and Tokyopop | 8 July 2025 (colored) | 978-0-06-335176-9 |
| 3, part 1 | Into the Woods | N/A | N/A | 2 September 2008 | 978-0-06-154792-8 |
| 3, part 2 | Escape from the Forest | N/A | N/A | 23 December 2008 | 978-0-06-154793-5 |
| 3, part 3 | Return to the Clans | N/A | N/A | 9 June 2009 | 978-0-06-154794-2 |
| 4 | Ravenpaw's Path | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperCollins and Tokyopop | 26 June 2018 (colored) | 978-0-06-274824-9 |
| 4, part 1 | Shattered Peace | N/A | N/A | 24 November 2009 | 978-0-06-168865-2 |
| 4, part 2 | A Clan in Need | N/A | N/A | 23 March 2010 | 978-0-06-168866-9 |
| 4, part 3 | The Heart of a Warrior | N/A | N/A | 3 August 2010 | 978-0-06-168867-6 |
| 5 | SkyClan and the Stranger | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperCollins and Tokyopop | 28 May 2019 (colored) | 978-0-06-285737-8 |
| 5, part 1 | The Rescue | N/A | N/A | 5 July 2011 | 978-0-06-200836-7 |
| 5, part 2 | Beyond the Code | N/A | N/A | 22 November 2011 | 978-0-06-200837-4 |
| 5, part 3 | After the Flood | N/A | N/A | 3 April 2012 | 978-0-06-200838-1 |
| 6 | A Shadow in RiverClan | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperAlley | 2 June 2020 | 978-0-06-294665-2 |
| 7 | Winds of Change | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperAlley | 1 June 2021 | 978-0-06-304324-4 |
| 8 | Exile from ShadowClan | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperAlley | 7 June 2022 | 978-0-06-304327-5 |
| 9 | A Thief in ThunderClan | Dan Jolley (author), James L. Barry (illustrator) | HarperAlley | 6 June 2023 | 978-0-06-324022-3 |
Graphic novels
The graphic novel adaptations of The Prophecies Begin have received both praise and criticism from Kirkus Reviews. A review of Volume 1 wrote that the "vivid colors, dramatic action sequences, and appealingly expressive feline faces will grab readers' attention".[12] A review of Volume 2 criticised the difficulty of visually recognising characters, "particularly since the illustrators admit to adding a few extras".[13] A review of Volume 3 described that "the visual format suits the violent, dramatic storyline".[14] School Library Journal stated that the "unique and vibrant colors" would surely "help bring these stories to a new audience".[15]
| No. | The Prophecies Begin | Illustrators | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volume 1 | Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter | HarperAlley | 16 July 2024 | 978-0-06-320388-4 |
| 2 | Volume 2 | Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter | HarperAlley | 8 April 2025 | 978-0-06-320391-4 |
| 3 | Volume 3 | Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter | HarperAlley | 30 September 2025 | 978-0-06-320394-5 |
| No. | The New Prophecy | Illustrators | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volume 1 | Gibson Twist, Sammy Savos | HarperAlley | 30 June 2026 | 978-0-06-3450-905 |
| 2 | Volume 2 | Gibson Twist, Sammy Savos | HarperAlley | TBA | |
| 3 | Volume 3 | Gibson Twist, Sammy Savos | HarperAlley | TBA |
Novellas
| No. | Novella | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Untold Stories | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 2 July 2013[a] | 978-0-06-223292-2 |
| 2 | Tales from the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 4 November 2014[a] | 978-0-06-229085-4 |
| 3 | Shadows of the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 26 January 2016[a] | 978-0-06-234332-1 |
| 4 | Legends of the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 11 April 2017[a] | 978-0-06-256087-2 |
| 5 | Path of a Warrior | Clarissa Hutton | HarperCollins | 9 April 2019 | 978-0-06-279884-8 |
| 6 | A Warrior's Spirit | Cherith Baldry, Clarissa Hutton | HarperCollins | 7 April 2020 | 978-0-06-285741-5 |
| 7 | A Warrior's Choice | Clarissa Hutton, Cherith Baldry | HarperCollins | 6 April 2021 | 978-0-06-285743-9 |
Short stories and plays
| Title | Author | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Sunset: We Need to Talk[16] | Victoria Holmes | Play | April/May 2007[17][unreliable source?] |
| Spottedleaf's Honest Answer | Erin Hunter | Short story | 2008[18][unreliable source?] |
| Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy | Cherith Baldry | Play | 2009[19] |
| The Clans Decide | Victoria Holmes | Short story | 2009[20][unreliable source?] |
| After Sunset: The Right Choice? | Victoria Holmes | Short story | 30 June 2011[21] |
| The Elders' Concern | Victoria Holmes | Short story | 30 June 2011[21] |
| A Fear of Fire | Victoria Holmes[22] | Short story | 15 December 2021 |
| The Death of Bright Stream[23][unreliable source?] | Erin Hunter | Short story | Unknown |
Field guides
| No. | Title | Author | Publisher | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secrets of the Clans | Tui T. Sutherland | HarperCollins | 29 May 2007 | 978-0-06-123903-8 |
| 2 | Cats of the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 24 June 2008 | 978-0-06-145856-9 |
| 3 | Code of the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 9 June 2009 | 978-0-06-166009-2 |
| 4 | Battles of the Clans | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 1 June 2010 | 978-0-06-170230-3 |
| 5 | Enter the Clans | Tui T. Sutherland, Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 26 June 2012 | 978-0-06-210239-3 |
| 6 | Warriors: The Ultimate Guide | Victoria Holmes | HarperCollins | 5 November 2013 | 978-0-06-224533-5 |
| 7 | The Warriors Guide | Erin Hunter | HarperCollins | 31 August 2012 | 978-1-43-513206-1 |
| 8 | The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded | Victoria Holmes, Clarissa Hutton | HarperCollins | 31 October 2023 | 978-0-06-314396-8 |