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Return of the Runebound Professor Books in Order

8 books so far (book 9 is due January 12, 2027). They run from Return of the Runebound Professor (2024) to Return of the Runebound Professor 8 (2026). Rated 4.8 across 4,993 listener reviews.

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Return of the Runebound Professor 9

Book 9 · out January 12, 2027 · preorder now

Reading order

  1. Return of the Runebound Professor

    Book 1 2024 4.7 (1.2k)

    For Noah Vines, death isn't the end. It's a weapon. After standing around in the afterlife for thousands of years, Noah is all out of patience. When the opportunity to steal a second chance at living arises, he doesn’t hesitate.

  2. Return of the Runebound Professor 2

    Book 2 2024 4.8 (762)

    Father may have been prepared to meet a demon, but he wasn’t ready for Noah. The trip to the Linwick Estate is finally complete. A meeting with Father looms, and with it the greatest threat that Noah has ever faced.

  3. Return of the Runebound Professor 3

    Book 3 2025 4.8 (629)

    The Survival Exam is over and Noah’s group have more eyes on them than ever before. Azel, the demon trapped within Noah’s mind ever since his arrival on the mortal plane, finally took mortal form once more.

  4. Return of the Runebound Professor 4

    Book 4 2025 4.8 (572)

    The Head of the Linwick Family has sent assassins after Noah — and he doesn’t even realize it. After killing Evergreen, the only thing he wants to do is enjoy vacation and then spend some much-needed time training up his students.

  5. Return of the Runebound Professor 5: A Progression Fantasy Epic

    Book 5 2025 4.8 (461)

    Noah and his allies continue to grow stronger, but so do their enemies. Inquisitors are hot on Lee’s tail. Though she managed to defeat the latest one, victory came at the cost of Azel’s life … and the inquisitors are far from their…

  6. Return of the Runebound Professor 6: A Progression Fantasy Epic

    Book 6 2025 4.9 (565)

    The Demon Realm isn’t ready for Spider. Dragged into the homeland of the demons by Wizen, Noah, Moxie, and Lee have decided to take an entirely unforeseen path to their solving problems: take control of Treadon’s underworld and overthrow…

  7. Return of the Runebound Professor 7

    Book 7 2026 by Actus Actus 4.8 (410)

    Wizen is out of places to run. Noah carved his way through the Damned Plains with Moxie and Lee, assembling a small army of demons that ranged from students to ancient prophecy-telling monstrosities on his path to stop Wizen and find a way…

  8. Return of the Runebound Professor 8

    Book 8 2026 4.9 (427)

    Wizen is dead. Noah chased him through the Damned Plains and into the Line itself. But he wasn’t the one that finished Wizen off. At the final moment, the ancient mage chose to sacrifice his life in exchange for the sake of a young demon.

  9. Return of the Runebound Professor 9

    Book 9 Out January 12, 2027

    Book 9 of the next hit Progression Fantasy series from Actus, bestselling author of My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror. Featuring a strong, intelligent protagonist, a detailed runic magic system, loads of power progression, and so much…

About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Return of the Runebound Professor is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.