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Brian Jacques Books in Order

Browse Brian Jacques books in order, including Redwall and his other series, with short summaries, series background, and clear tips on where to start.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Redwall

by Brian Jacques

1986

When the rat warlord Cluny the Scourge attacks peaceful Redwall Abbey, young Matthias sets out to find Martin the Warrior's lost sword. It is a siege story, a quest, and a coming-of-age adventure all at once.

Mossflower

by Brian Jacques

1988

Martin the Warrior and the quick-witted Gonff join woodland allies against Tsarmina, the wildcat tyrant of Mossflower. Their fight to break Kotir's grip turns this prequel into one of the series' foundational legends.

Mattimeo

by Brian Jacques

1990

When Slagar the Cruel kidnaps the young creatures of Redwall, Matthias leads a rescue across forests, marshes, and ruined places. Mattimeo must grow up fast as danger closes in on both captives and rescuers.

Mariel of Redwall

by Brian Jacques

1991

A battered mousemaid washes ashore at Redwall with no memory of who she is. Once Mariel remembers the pirate Gabool the Wild, her recovery turns into a fierce quest for revenge and justice.

Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales

by Brian Jacques

1991

A collection of seven spooky tales for younger readers, filled with ghosts, curses, eerie encounters, and a strong campfire-story feel. It shows Brian Jacques working in a darker, shorter form than Redwall.

Salamandastron

by Brian Jacques

1992

Headstrong young Samkim runs off with Martin's sword and stumbles into the wider world just as Ferahgo the Assassin threatens Salamandastron. The stolen blade, the mountain fortress, and a coming war all collide.

Martin the Warrior

by Brian Jacques

1993

Long before Redwall Abbey, Martin is a slave in Marshank under the cruel Badrang. His escape, his friendships, and his fight back turn this into the origin story of the series' central hero.

The Bellmaker

by Brian Jacques

1994

Joseph the Bellmaker dreams that Mariel and Dandin are in terrible danger across the sea. His rescue party heads for Castle Floret, where a foxwolf tyrant has turned a squirrel kingdom into a prison.

Outcast of Redwall

by Brian Jacques

1995

An abandoned ferret named Veil is raised at Redwall under suspicion and Bryony's stubborn care. Far away, the badger Sunflash is drawn toward Salamandastron, where Swartt Sixclaw's horde is gathering for war.

The Great Redwall Feast

by Brian Jacques

1996

The creatures of Redwall bustle through the Abbey preparing a surprise feast for their old Abbot. Told in picture-book form, it is warm, celebratory, and full of the food and fellowship fans love.

The Pearls of Lutra

by Brian Jacques

1996

A murder, six lost pink pearls, and a trail of riddles pull Redwall into one of its most puzzle-heavy adventures. While friends search for the treasure, Ublaz Mad Eyes will do anything to reclaim it.

Redwall Map & Riddler

by Brian Jacques

1997

A foldout map and puzzle companion packed with riddles, trivia, word games, and Redwall lore. It is made for fans who enjoy the series' clues, routes, and little details.

The Long Patrol

by Brian Jacques

1997

Young Tammo dreams of joining the fighting hares of Salamandastron's Long Patrol. His wish comes true just as Lady Cregga Rose Eyes faces a brutal war against Damug Warfang and the Rapscallion horde.

Marlfox

by Brian Jacques

1998

When the royal tapestry is stolen from Redwall, three young friends chase the thieves all the way to the stronghold of the Marlfox clan. The quest mixes prophecy, pursuit, and one especially slippery enemy family.

Redwall Abbey

by Brian Jacques

1998

A hands-on companion built around Redwall Abbey itself, letting fans explore the place beyond the battles. It is more about the Abbey's layout, look, and atmosphere than a brand-new adventure.

The Legend of Luke

by Brian Jacques

1999

While Redwall is being built, Martin hears the tale of his father, Luke the Warrior. What follows is a seafaring adventure about captivity, courage, and a final reckoning with the pirate Vilu Daskar.

Lord Brocktree

by Brian Jacques

2000

Lord Brocktree and the young haremaid Dotti travel toward Salamandastron only to learn it has fallen to the wildcat Ungatt Trunn. Their long march becomes a campaign to win back the mountain fortress.

Redwall Friend and Foe

by Brian Jacques

2000

A companion guide to Redwall that introduces the series' heroes and villains in quick, visual form. It is more character handbook than story, handy if you want faces, names, and reminders.

Ribbiting Tales

by Brian Jacques

2000

A frog-themed anthology that includes a Brian Jacques story among its tales. It is a playful side trip, mixing fantasy, humor, and amphibian mischief rather than returning to his main series worlds.

A Redwall Winter's Tale

by Brian Jacques

2001

At Redwall Abbey, two young Dibbuns wait eagerly for a band of traveling performers while winter settles in. This picture book leans into celebration, community, and the Abbey's comforting seasonal rhythm.

Badgers

by Brian Jacques

2001

This *Tribes of Redwall* companion focuses on the series' badger heroes and their traditions. It gathers lore, profiles, trivia, and extras around some of the biggest figures in the Redwall world.

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

by Brian Jacques

2001

Ben and his dog Ned escape the curse of the legendary Flying Dutchman, only to be sent wandering through history to help others. Their first stop, Chapelvale, hides secrets that could destroy the whole village.

Taggerung

by Brian Jacques

2001

Kidnapped as a baby by the Juskarath, Deyna is raised to be the clan's prophesied warrior, the Taggerung. As he grows older, he must choose between the life he was trained for and the one he truly wants.

Otters

by Brian Jacques

2002

An otter-focused *Tribes of Redwall* companion packed with profiles, customs, lore, trivia, and extras. It is a good stop if you want more on one of the series' liveliest and most restless peoples.

Triss

by Brian Jacques

2002

Enslaved at the fortress of Riftgard, the squirrelmaid Triss escapes with two friends and heads south. Her flight leads her toward Redwall, Martin's sword, and a larger struggle against the rulers she left behind.

Angel's Command

by Brian Jacques

2003

Still wandering under angelic orders, Ben and Ned are drawn into another human-world adventure. This time they join a French sea captain and a mission that mixes danger, loyalty, and the need to keep moving.

Loamhedge

by Brian Jacques

2003

A dream hints that the lost Abbey of Loamhedge may hold an answer for Martha Braebuck, a young haremaid who cannot walk. While friends go in search of that hope, danger rises closer to home.

Mice

by Brian Jacques

2003

This *Tribes of Redwall* volume turns its attention to the mice who stand at the heart of the saga. Expect character profiles, background lore, trivia, and a closer look at Redwall's central tribe.

The Tale of Urso Brunov

by Brian Jacques

2003

Urso Brunov, the Little Father of All Bears, wakes from winter sleep to find members of his tiny tribe missing. His rescue mission grows into a storybook journey across mountains, rivers, desert, and danger.

Rakkety Tam

by Brian Jacques

2004

Rakkety Tam MacBurl, a hard-fighting squirrel from the north, marches into Mossflower just as Gulo the Savage brings war with him. Redwall becomes the heart of a fast, rough campaign against a ruthless enemy.

The Ribbajack

by Brian Jacques

2004

Six strange tales full of curses, creepy turns, and moral comeuppance. It is Brian Jacques in spooky-story mode, shorter and sharper than Redwall, but still rich in atmosphere and momentum.

High Rhulain

by Brian Jacques

2005

Young otter Tiria Wildlough is called by dreams to Green Isle, where wildcat rule has crushed the otter clans. To free them, she must accept the burden of becoming High Queen Rhulain.

The Redwall Cookbook

by Brian Jacques

2005

Part story, part kitchen companion, this Redwall tie-in follows Sister Pansy through the seasons as she becomes Head Cook. Along the way it serves up recipes inspired by the Abbey's famously generous feasts.

Hares

by Brian Jacques

2006

A planned *Tribes of Redwall* companion centered on the series' bold hares and the Long Patrol. It was meant to gather lore, profiles, and fan-friendly extras in the style of the earlier volumes.

Squirrels

by Brian Jacques

2006

A planned *Tribes of Redwall* companion focused on squirrel characters from across the saga. It was intended to follow the same profile-and-lore format as the other books in the companion line.

Voyage of Slaves

by Brian Jacques

2006

Ben and Ned are swept into the brutal world of slave traders and sea captivity in the final Flying Dutchman novel. Separation, pursuit, and escape give this one a darker edge than the earlier books.

Eulalia!

by Brian Jacques

2007

After the fox captain Vizka Longtooth destroys his home, the young badger Gorath is swept into a prophecy tied to Salamandastron. His road to vengeance and leadership is rough, cold, and full of hard choices.

Redwall: The Graphic Novel

by Brian Jacques

2007

A comic-book retelling of the first Redwall story, following Matthias, Cluny the Scourge, and the hunt for Martin's sword. It keeps the core adventure while giving the Abbey and its battles a visual form.

Doomwyte

by Brian Jacques

2008

A stolen heirloom and a trail of strange emeralds lead Redwall's young creatures into the black tunnels of the Doomwyte ravens. Old grudges, traps, and underground terror turn a search into a deadly test.

Urso Brunov and the White Emperor

by Brian Jacques

2008

Urso Brunov sets out again when two lost polar bear cubs need help getting home. The rescue carries him through snow and over the sea to a northern kingdom ruled by the White Emperor.

The Sable Quean

by Brian Jacques

2010

When the Sable Quean's Ravagers kidnap Redwall's children, Buckler Kordyne and his friends race toward a mountain fortress to bring them back. Owls, poison, and divided loyalties make the rescue especially dangerous.

The Rogue Crew

by Brian Jacques

2011

Razzid Wearat and his murderous warband carve a path toward Redwall Abbey aboard a fearsome wheeled ship. To stop him, the Long Patrol joins forces with the sea otter Rogue Crew for one last hard fight.

Where should I start?

If you want the classic Redwall starting point: RedwallMossflowerMattimeo
If you want Martin's story and early legends: MossflowerMartin the WarriorThe Legend of Luke
If you want Brian Jacques outside Redwall: Castaways of the Flying DutchmanAngel's CommandVoyage of Slaves
If you want a shorter, younger-leaning entry: The Great Redwall FeastA Redwall Winter's Tale

Author bio

Brian Jacques was born James Brian Jacques in Liverpool on June 15, 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He loved stories early, and one school assignment became family legend: when he was ten, he wrote a piece about a bird cleaning a crocodile's teeth, and his teacher refused to believe a child had written it.

He never forgot that moment.

Jacques left school at fifteen and spent years doing all kinds of work. He drove trucks, delivered milk, performed, wrote plays, and stayed close to Liverpool's local arts world. Those years gave him an ear for jokes, rhythm, and class differences, which later helped make his characters sound like real individuals instead of tidy fantasy types.

The turning point came in Liverpool in the 1980s. While working on a milk round that included the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind, he got to know the children there and began reading stories aloud to them. He wanted something richer and more immediate, full of taste, touch, smell, noise, weather, and food, so he started writing one himself. That story became Redwall.

Luck helped, but only after the work was done. When writer Alan Durband read the manuscript, he passed it on to a publisher without first telling Jacques. Redwall was published in 1986, and it opened into a long saga that eventually ran to twenty-two novels, along with picture books, companions, and later an animated television adaptation.

From there, he was off.

Readers usually meet Jacques through Redwall, Mossflower, or Martin the Warrior, books that mix abbey life, riddles, feasts, and sharp-edged battles. Others find him through The Long Patrol, with its swaggering hares and military adventure, or through Castaways of the Flying Dutchman, where he moved away from talking animals and into a darker, more historical tale about a boy and his dog. He also wrote spooky collections such as Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales and The Ribbajack, which show the same love of pacing and atmosphere in a different key.

Certain things show up again and again in his fiction. Young characters have to grow up fast. Homes come under threat. Friendship matters more than rank. Songs, jokes, and enormous meals sit right beside danger, grief, and sacrifice. Even at his darkest, Jacques kept returning to courage, loyalty, and the idea that ordinary creatures, or ordinary people, can become braver than they thought possible.

He stayed closely tied to Liverpool throughout his life, and that sense of place never really left his work. Jacques died there on February 5, 2011, but his books still feel very much alive: noisy, warm, hungry, funny, and always ready to send one more unlikely hero out the door.

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