Series reading guide · updated September 2026
Michael Vey Books in Order
Every Michael Vey book in publication order — 7 in total, spanning 2011–2017.
Michael Vey is the rare middle-grade/YA series that hooks reluctant readers and won't let go — Richard Paul Evans (yes, the same author behind The Christmas Box) trading heartfelt holiday fiction for a fast, funny, electrically-charged adventure. Michael looks like an ordinary kid with Tourette's syndrome, but he can generate and control electricity, and he's not the only one. The result is a propulsive seven-book saga about a band of super-powered teens taking on a shadowy organization — big on heart, humor, and cliffhangers. It's a complete story, start to finish, and it's best enjoyed in order.
Publication Order of Michael Vey Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Prisoner of Cell 25 | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  The Rise of the Elgen | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  Battle of the Ampere | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  Hunt for Jade Dragon | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  Storm of Lightning | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 |  Fall of Hades | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 |  The Final Spark | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 7, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Prisoner of Cell 25 | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Rise of the Elgen | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Battle of the Ampere | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Hunt for Jade Dragon | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Storm of Lightning | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Fall of Hades | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | The Final Spark | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
Frequently asked
What is the correct order of the Michael Vey books?
Read them in publication order: The Prisoner of Cell 25 (2011), Rise of the Elgen, Battle of the Ampere, Hunt for Jade Dragon, Storm of Lightning, Fall of Hades, and The Final Spark (2017).
How many Michael Vey books are there?
Seven, forming one complete story from The Prisoner of Cell 25 (2011) through The Final Spark (2017).
Do the Michael Vey books need to be read in order?
Yes — this is a continuous, cliffhanger-driven saga, so each book picks up the story where the last left off. Start with The Prisoner of Cell 25.
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