Tamora PierceFantasy · Young Adult·b. 1954
The Legend of Beka Cooper
The Legend of Beka Cooper
Ongoing series · 3 booksAbout this series
Follow Beka Cooper as she trains to become a member of the Provost's Guard in the gritty streets of Tortall. This fantasy mystery trilogy tracks her career from rookie recruit to seasoned investigator while she works to maintain order in a dangerous city.
Frequently asked questions
How does this series connect to other books by Tamora Pierce?
These books are set in the Tortall universe approximately 200 years before the events of the Song of the Lioness quartet. The protagonist is an ancestor of George Cooper, a central character who appears in several later series set in the same world.
Is it necessary to read other Tortall books before starting this series?
The series functions as a standalone origin story for the kingdom of Tortall and can be read without prior knowledge of the author's other works. While it shares a setting with other series, the narrative is self-contained and takes place long before the events depicted in the author's other Tortallan titles.
What is the narrative format of these books?
The story is presented as a series of journal entries written by the protagonist, which serves to document her daily experiences and investigations while serving in the Provost's Guard.