Orphan Lyra Belacqua's world is turned upside-down by her long-absent uncle's return from the north, while the glamorous Mrs Coulter visits Jordan College with a proposition.
Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter's help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.
From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely source, which helps her piece together more about her past and keep safe from the Magisterium.
Lyra and the Gyptians arrive in the North and seek the help of the Witches' Consul, Texan aeronaut Lee Scoresby and an armoured bear in service to the town.
The alethiometer sends Lyra and Lorek on a new path, leading to a shocking but vital clue in her search to find her friend Roger and the other missing children.
Lyra discovers the horrific truth behind the Gobbler's activities in the North. She must use all her wits to help free those around her and avoid suffering a terrible fate.
Separated from her friends, Lyra must use all of her methods of deception to thwart a formidable foe. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter plots her next move.
As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel's rebellion; but her assistance to him comes at great personal cost…
As Will searches for Lyra across worlds, Mrs. Coulter tests an unlikely new ally, while Asriel recruits for his war against the Authority.
As the Magisterium closes in on Mrs. Coulter, Will tries to help Lyra to safety. Asriel's base is rocked by unexpected visitors.
Lyra and Will seek help to fix Will's knife. Mrs. Coulter causes chaos at Asriel's republic.
Lyra and Will travel to a dangerous place from which no one has ever returned. Mrs. Coulter tries to thwart the Magisterium's deadly plan.
Will and Lyra journey into the Land of the Dead in search of Roger. Mrs. Coulter risks everything to save Lyra.
Lyra and Will try to escape the Land of the Dead. Asriel and Mrs. Coulter make a shocking discovery.
As war rages, Will and Lyra search for their daemons amidst the battlefield. Mrs. Coulter and Asriel challenge the ultimate enemy.
Lyra and Will reunite with Mary and hear a story that changes everything. But there is one last sacrifice they must make.
Lyra and Will explore a new world. The Magisterium take action on past events. Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.
Lyra and Will head to Oxford for answers. The Magisterium is faced with a choice.
Lyra ignores the alethiometer's advice leading to dangerous consequences.
Will and Lyra make a plan, unaware of the dangers or the cost involved.
Will and Lyra set out to retrieve what’s been lost. Mary takes a leap of faith.
Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will's father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.
As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, the search for Will's father becomes more pressing. Jopari and Lee try to locate the knife bearer, but the Magisterium are in close pursuit. Ruta updates Serafina on Asriel's plans, while Mary consults the I Ching on her task.