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Brian Staveley Reading Order

4 series · 10 books

Fantasy

Brian Staveley is an American fantasy author known for intricate, interconnected storylines spanning multiple series within a shared universe. His primary work, the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne trilogy, established a dark and complex epic fantasy world that he has continued to expand through the Ashes of the Unhewn Throne sequel series and the prequel novel Skullsworn, along with various short stories that deepen the overall mythology. Published between 2014 and 2021, his ten books showcase a commitment to layered worldbuilding and character-driven narrative across interconnected fantasy narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition and read in order.

Start this series with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition

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#Title
1
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Unbound
3

Ashes Of The Unhewn Throne Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Cover of The Empire's Ruin
The Empire's Ruin
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with The Emperor's Blades, the first of 4 books in the Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne series.

Start this series with The Emperor's Blades

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1
The Emperor's Blades
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Providence of Fire
The Providence of Fire
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Last Mortal Bond
The Last Mortal Bond
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Skullsworn

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2015)

Start with The Last Abbot of Ashk’lan and read in order.

Start this series with The Last Abbot of Ashk’lan

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1
The Last Abbot of Ashk’lan
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Log Goblin
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brian Staveley written?
Brian Staveley has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Brian Staveley series?
Here are the first books in Brian Staveley's series: Anthologies: Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition; Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne: The Emperor's Blades; Short Stories/Novellas: The Last Abbot of Ashk’lan.
What order should I read Brian Staveley's books?
We recommend reading Brian Staveley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Brian Staveley's series complete?
Brian Staveley has 4 completed series.

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