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The New Alchemists

The The New Alchemists series in reading order: 1 book reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published in 2025.

Book 1 in one line: Red City succeeds brilliantly as both crime thriller and fantasy epic, offering readers the addictive plotting of organized crime fiction enhanced by magical elements that feel fresh and consequential. Lu has created a world where power comes at genuine cost,…

Books reviewed1
Series average4.0★
Where to start
Red City cover
Book 1Red City2025 · ★ 4.0

A Complex Dance of Power, Betrayal, and Transformation

Read our review of Red City →
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Red City cover
Start hereRed City2025 · ★ 4.0

A Complex Dance of Power, Betrayal, and Transformation

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What is the reading order of the The New Alchemists series?

Red City.

Where should I start the The New Alchemists series?

Start with Red City, first published in 2025.

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