Alexander Freed Reading Order
10 series · 110 books
Alexander Freed is a prolific science fiction and fantasy writer who spent six years as a staff writer at BioWare before transitioning to freelance work in 2012. He is best known for his extensive Star Wars contributions, including The Old Republic video game storylines and the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, alongside his work on the Dragon Age and Assassin's Creed franchises. With over 100 books published across multiple series and genres, Freed has established himself as a versatile creator of licensed fiction and original narratives spanning from 1976 to the present.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2002–2021)
Alexander Freed compiled four anthology collections spanning from 2002 to 2021, with the series appearing to be complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Book of More Flesh. The collection includes contributions to the Star Wars "From a Certain Point of View" anthology projects and concludes with The Old Republic Vol. 4, showcasing Freed's work across fantasy and science fiction anthologies.
Start with The Book of More Flesh, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Book of More Flesh
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Book of More Flesh |
| 2 | From a Certain Point of View Star Wars |
| 3 | Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View |
| 4 | From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back |
| 5 | The Old Republic Vol. 4 |
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Series
Ongoing3 books (2021–2025)
The Assassin's Creed Valhalla novel series by Alexander Freed spans three books published between 2021 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These fantasy and science fiction novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Song of Glory by Cavan Scott, followed by Forgotten Myths and concluding with A Soar of Eagles by Michael Avon Oeming.
Start with Song of Glory(By: Cavan Scott) and read in order.
Start this series with Song of Glory(By: Cavan Scott)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Song of Glory(By: Cavan Scott) |
| 2 | Forgotten Myths |
| 3 | A Soar of Eagles(By: Michael Avon Oeming) |
Dragon Age Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (2012–2023)
The Dragon Age Graphic Novels series comprises ten books published between 2012 and 2023, expanding the lore of the Dragon Age video game universe through sequential comic storylines. These graphic novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Silent Grove and concluding with The Missing, as they build upon one another chronologically. The series is likely complete, with various creative teams contributing across the collection to explore different characters and corners of the Dragon Age world. This fantasy graphic novel series is essential reading for fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the game's narrative and mythology.
Start with The Silent Grove(With: David Gaider), the first of 10 books in the Dragon Age Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with The Silent Grove(With: David Gaider)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Silent Grove(With: David Gaider) |
| 2 |  Those Who Speak(With: David Gaider) |
| 3 |  Until We Sleep(With: David Gaider) |
| 4 | Magekiller(By: Greg Rucka,Carmen Carnero,Terry Pallot,Michael Atiyeh) |
| 5 | Knight Errant(By: Nunzio DeFilippis,Christina Weir) |
| 6 | Deception(By: Nunzio DeFilippis,Christina Weir) |
| 7 | Blue Wraith(By: Nunzio DeFilippis,Christina Weir) |
| 8 | Dark Fortress(By: Nunzio DeFilippis) |
| 9 | Wraiths of Tevinter(By: Nunzio DeFilippis,Christina Weir) |
| 10 | The Missing(By: George Mann) |
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection Series
Ongoing57 books (2015–2024)
The Star Wars Legends Epic Collection is an ongoing series of 57 graphic novels and comics published between 2015 and 2024, collecting previously published Star Wars stories from the Legends continuity. The series should be read in publication order and features work by numerous writers and artists including Alexander Freed, Scott Allie, Randy Stradley, and many others. Beginning with Infinities, the collection spans multiple eras of the Star Wars universe, from the rise of the Sith through the original trilogy period and beyond into the far future.
Start with Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo), the first of 57 books in the Star Wars Legends Epic Collection series.
Start this series with Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo) |
| 2 |  Rise of the Sith, Vol. 1(By: Scott Allie) |
| 3 | The Empire, Vol. 1 |
| 4 |  The Empire, Vol. 2(By: Randy Stradley) |
| 5 | The New Republic Vol. 1(By: Ian Edginton,Andy Mangels) |
| 6 | The Old Republic Vol. 1(By: John Jackson Miller) |
| 7 | Legacy, Vol. 1(By: Adam DeKraker,Jan Duursema,Travel Foreman,Adam Hughes,John Ostrander) |
| 8 | The New Republic Vol. 2(By: Michael A. Stackpole,Mike Baron,W. Haden Blackman,Ryder Windham,Rob Williams,Jan Strnad,Brett Matthews,Scott Tolson) |
| 9 | The Original Marvel Years Vol. 1(By: Archie Goodwin,Howard Chaykin,Roy Thomas) |
| 10 | The Rebellion Vol. 1(By: Darko Macan,Randy Stradley,Brian Wood,John Wagner,Paul Alden) |
| 11 | Rise of the Sith, Vol. 2(By: Jan Strnad) |
| 12 | The Clone Wars, Vol. 1(By: W. Haden Blackman,Scott Allie,John Ostrander,Jeremy Barlow) |
| 13 | The Empire Vol. 3(By: Randy Stradley,W. Haden Blackman,Tim Siedell) |
| 14 | The New Republic Vol. 3(By: Gary Erskine,Michael A. Stackpole,Steve Crespo,John Nadeau,Jan Strnad) |
| 15 | The Newspaper Strips Vol. 1(By: Al Williamson) |
| 16 | The Old Republic Vol. 2(By: John Jackson Miller) |
| 17 | The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 2(By: Archie Goodwin,Michael Golden,Chris Claremont,Jo Duffy) |
| 18 | The Rebellion Vol. 2(By: Brian Wood,Ron Marz,Ryder Windham,Jeremy Barlow) |
| 19 | Legacy, Vol. 2(By: Randy Stradley) |
| 20 | The Clone Wars Vol. 2(By: W. Haden Blackman,John Ostrander) |
| 21 |  The Empire, Vol. 4(By: Tim Siedell) |
| 22 | The Menace Revealed Vol. 1(By: Timothy Truman,W. Haden Blackman,Rob Williams,John Ostrander) |
| 23 | The New Republic Vol. 4(By: Mike Baron) |
| 24 | The Original Marvel Years Vol. 3(By: Chris Claremont) |
| 25 | The Empire, Vol. 5(By: Ryder Windham,Jan Strnad,Dan Thorsland) |
| 26 | The Menace Revealed Vol. 2(By: Timothy Truman,Pat Mills,Doug Petrie,John Ostrander) |
| 27 | The Newspaper Strips Vol. 2(By: Archie Goodwin,Al Williamson) |
| 28 | The Old Republic Vol. 3(By: John Jackson Miller,Chris Avellone) |
| 29 | The Original Marvel Years Vol. 4(By: Ron Frenz,Tom Palmer,Gene Day,Joe Brozowski,Walter Simonson) |
| 30 | The Rebellion Vol. 3(By: Randy Stradley,Len Wein,John Jackson Miller,Tommy Lee Edwards,Ron Marz,Louise Simonson,Scott Allie,Thomas Andrews,John Stephenson) |
| 31 | Legacy Vol. 3(By: Dave Ross,Jan Duursema,John Ostrander) |
| 32 | Tales Of The Jedi Vol. 1(By: Jan Duursema,John Ostrander,Rodolfo Migliari) |
| 33 | The Clone Wars Vol. 3(By: Chuck Dixon,W. Haden Blackman,John Ostrander) |
| 34 | The Empire Vol. 6(By: W. Haden Blackman) |
| 35 | The Rebellion Vol. 4(By: John Wagner,Rob Williams,Jeremy Barlow,Brandon Badeaux,Thomas Andrews) |
| 36 |  Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 5(By: Tom Veitch) |
| 37 | The New Republic, Vol. 5(By: Tom Veitch) |
| 38 | The Old Republic Vol. 4 |
| 39 | The Original Marvel Years, Vol. 5(By: Linda Grant,David Michelinie,Bob Layton) |
| 40 | Legacy, Vol. 4(By: Gabriel Hardman) |
| 41 | Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2(By: Tom Veitch,David Roach,Kevin J Anderson,Chris Gossett,Dario Carrasco Jr,Janine Johnston) |
| 42 | Tales Of The Jedi Vol. 2(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Tom Veitch) |
| 43 | The Clone Wars Vol. 4(By: John Ostrander,Jeremy Barlow,Chris Cerasi,Kevin Rubio,Derek Thompson) |
| 44 | The Empire Vol. 7(By: Ron Marz,Scott Allie,Mike Kennedy,Tom Taylor) |
| 45 | The New Republic Vol. 6(By: Mike Richardson) |
| 46 | The Rebellion Vol. 5(By: Archie Goodwin,Judd Winick,Matt Kindt,Ryder Windham,Kevin Rubio,Terry Austin) |
| 47 |  Tales of the Jedi, Vol. 3(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Tom Veitch) |
| 48 | The Empire Vol. 8(By: Bruce Jones,Randy Stradley) |
| 49 | The Menace Revealed Vol. 3(By: Ted Naifeh) |
| 50 |  The New Republic, Vol. 7(By: Ryder Windham) |
| 51 | The Old Republic Vol. 5(By: John Jackson Miller) |
| 52 | The Original Marvel Years Vol. 6(By: Ann Nocenti,Matthew Rosenberg) |
| 53 | The Menace Revealed Vol. 4(By: Timothy Truman) |
| 54 | The New Republic Vol. 8(By: Tom Taylor) |
| 55 | The Original Marvel Years - Droids & Ewoks(By: David Manak) |
| 56 | The Rebellion Vol. 6(By: Bruce Jones) |
| 57 | The Thrawn Trilogy(By: Mike Baron) |
Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Alexander Freed's Alphabet Squadron trilogy is a complete Star Wars science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2019 and 2021. The novels follow the formation and missions of an elite starfighter unit during the Rebellion's struggle against the Empire. Readers should begin with Alphabet Squadron and proceed through Shadow Fall to Victory's Price in publication order, as the story develops chronologically across all three installments.
Start with Alphabet Squadron and read in order.
Start this series with Alphabet Squadron
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Alphabet Squadron |
| 2 |  Shadow Fall |
| 3 | Victory's Price |
Star Wars: Movie Novelizations Series
Complete12 books (1976–2020)
The Star Wars: Movie Novelizations series transforms the saga's theatrical releases into novel form, spanning eleven books published between 1976 and 2020. Written by various authors including Alan Dean Foster, Donald F. Glut, James Kahn, Terry Brooks, R.A. Salvatore, Matthew Woodring Stover, Mur Lafferty, Jason Fry, and Rae Carson, this complete series covers the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, and sequel trilogy. These novelizations should be read in publication order to experience each film's story as it was adapted for readers across four decades of Star Wars cinema.
Start with A New Hope(By: Alan Dean Foster,George Lucas), the first of 11 books in the Star Wars: Movie Novelizations series.
Start this series with A New Hope(By: Alan Dean Foster,George Lucas)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A New Hope(By: Alan Dean Foster,George Lucas) |
| 2 | A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV(By: Alan Dean Foster,George Lucas) |
| 3 | The Empire Strikes Back(By: Donald F. Glut) |
| 4 | Return of the Jedi(By: James Kahn) |
| 5 | The Phantom Menace(By: Terry Brooks,George Lucas) |
| 6 | Attack of the Clones(By: R.A. Salvatore) |
| 7 | Revenge of the Sith(By: Matthew Woodring Stover) |
| 8 | The Force Awakens(By: Alan Dean Foster) |
| 9 | Rogue One |
| 10 | Solo(By: Mur Lafferty) |
| 11 | The Last Jedi(By: Jason Fry) |
| 12 | The Rise of Skywalker(By: Rae Carson) |
Star Wars: Reign of the Empire Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2027)
Alexander Freed's Star Wars: Reign of the Empire is an ongoing science fiction series set in the Star Wars universe. The first two books, The Mask of Fear and Edge of the Abyss, were published in 2025 and 2026 respectively. Read the books in publication order to follow the story as intended.
Start with The Mask of Fear and read in order.
Start this series with The Mask of Fear
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mask of Fear |
| 2 | Edge of the Abyss(By: Rebecca Roanhorse) |
| 3 | From the Ashes(By: Fran Wilde) 2027 |
Star Wars: The Empire Series
Complete14 books (1998–2013)
Star Wars: The Empire is a 14-book science fiction series that explores tales from the darker side of the Star Wars galaxy. Published between 1998 and 2013, the complete collection spans stories featuring notorious figures like Boba Fett, Darth Vader, and Imperial agents. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience how the narrative unfolds across various perspectives and timelines. The series concludes with Purge and encompasses graphic novels and illustrated stories alongside traditional prose entries.
Start with Death, Lies, & Treachery(By: John Wagner,Cam Kennedy), the first of 14 books in the Star Wars: The Empire series.
Start this series with Death, Lies, & Treachery(By: John Wagner,Cam Kennedy)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Death, Lies, & Treachery(By: John Wagner,Cam Kennedy) |
| 2 | Jabba the Hutt: The Art of the Deal(By: Jim Woodring) |
| 3 | Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire(By: John Wagner) |
| 4 | Vader's Quest(By: Darko Macan) |
| 5 | The Bounty Hunters(By: Timothy Truman,Andy Mangels) |
| 6 | Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika(By: Carlos Meglia,Mike Kennedy) |
| 7 | Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes(By: Tom Taylor) |
| 8 |  Star Wars Blood Ties: A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett(By: Tom Taylor) |
| 9 | Agent of the Empire, Volume One(By: John Ostrander,Stéphane Roux,Stéphane Créty) |
| 10 | Agent of the Empire, Volume Two(By: Davide Fabbri,John Ostrander) |
| 11 | Blood Ties: Boba Fett is Dead(By: Tom Taylor) |
| 12 |  Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison(By: W. Haden Blackman) |
| 13 | Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin(By: Tim Siedell) |
| 14 | Purge |
Star Wars: The Old Republic Comic Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Alexander Freed wrote two Star Wars: The Old Republic comics that should be read in publication order. Blood of the Empire came out in 2011, followed by The Lost Suns in 2012, completing this two-book science fiction series. These comics expand the Old Republic universe and are best experienced sequentially as they were released.
Start with Blood of the Empire and read in order.
Start this series with Blood of the Empire
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Blood of the Empire |
| 2 |  The Lost Suns |
Star Wars: Twilight Company Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Battlefront: Twilight Company |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alexander Freed written?
- Alexander Freed has written 110 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Alexander Freed series?
- Here are the first books in Alexander Freed's series: Anthologies: The Book of More Flesh; Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory(By: Cavan Scott); Dragon Age Graphic Novels: The Silent Grove(With: David Gaider); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo); Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron: Alphabet Squadron.
- What order should I read Alexander Freed's books?
- We recommend reading Alexander Freed's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alexander Freed still writing new books?
- Yes, Alexander Freed has 3 ongoing series: Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Star Wars Legends Epic Collection, Star Wars: Reign of the Empire.