James Riordan

  • 64

    Catalog books

  • 13

    Works

  • 1980 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

James Riordan has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 64 catalog-linked books across 1980 to 2013, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Classics & Literary Fiction, Fantasy & Sci-Fi.

Best for readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list. If you want the easiest first click, start with Star Power and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1980 to 2013; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Hodder Wayland and Oxford University Press.

Best Place To Start

Star Power

Taylor & Francis • 2010 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Classics & Literary Fiction entry points • Fantasy & Sci-Fi entry points • common used copies from Hodder Wayland and Oxford University Press

Genres and themes: Classics & Literary Fiction • Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Who this author is best for: readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1980 to 2013; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Hodder Wayland and Oxford University Press.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Star Power

    Taylor & Francis • 2010 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 408 pages.

  2. Sniper

    Quarto Publishing Group UK • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 240 pages.

  3. Rebel Cargo

    Frances Lincoln • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 300 pages.

  4. Escape From War (My Side of the Story)

    Kingfisher • 2005 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  5. Boxcar Molly (Survivors)

    Hodder Wayland • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 96 pages.

  6. The Enemy (Survivors)

    Hodder Wayland • 2002 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. War Song

    Oxford University Press • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 160 pages.

  8. Hercules and the Golden Apples (Magical Myths)

    Hodder Wayland • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 25 pages.

  9. Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow (Historical Storybooks)

    Hodder Wayland • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 46 pages.

  10. The Boy Who Asked for More (Historical Storybooks)

    Hodder Wayland • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 48 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sniper is the easier short commitment, while Star Power asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sniper gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Star Power leans later in the catalog.
  • Rebel Cargo is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Star Power.

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