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David Eddings Reading Order

7 series Β· 27 books Β· Born 1931

David Eddings was a prominent American fantasy author known for his captivating storytelling and well-crafted worlds. Over a prolific career from 1973 to 2006, he published 27 novels across 7 series, including the beloved works The Belgariad and The Malloreon. His collaborative writing with his wife, Leigh, solidified their reputation in epic fantasy literature.

Belgariad & Malloreon Series

Complete

3 books (1995–1998)

Start with Belgarath the Sorcerer and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Belgarath the Sorcerer
Belgarath the Sorcerer
2
Cover of Polgara the Sorceress
Polgara the Sorceress
3
Cover of The Rivan Codex
The Rivan Codex

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1973–2000)

Start with High Hunt, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Losers
The Losers
3
Cover of Regina's Song
Regina's Song
4
Cover of The Redemption of Althalus
The Redemption of Althalus

The Belgariad Series

Complete

5 books (1982–1984)

Start with Pawn of Prophecy, the first of 5 books in the The Belgariad series.

#Title
1
Cover of Pawn of Prophecy
Pawn of Prophecy
2
Cover of Queen of Sorcery
Queen of Sorcery
3
Cover of Magician's Gambit
Magician's Gambit
4
Cover of Castle of Wizardry
Castle of Wizardry
5
Cover of Enchanters' End Game
Enchanters' End Game

The Dreamers Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2006)

Start with The Elder Gods, the first of 4 books in the The Dreamers series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Elder Gods
The Elder Gods
2
Cover of Crystal Gorge
Crystal Gorge
3
Cover of The Treasured One
The Treasured One
4
Cover of The Younger Gods
The Younger Gods

The Elenium Series

Complete

3 books (1989–1991)

Start with The Diamond Throne and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Diamond Throne
The Diamond Throne
2
Cover of The Ruby Knight
The Ruby Knight
3
The Sapphire Rose

The Malloreon Series

Complete

5 books (1987–1991)

Start with Guardians of the West, the first of 5 books in the The Malloreon series.

#Title
1
Cover of Guardians of the West
Guardians of the West
2
Cover of Demon Lord of Karanda
Demon Lord of Karanda
3
Cover of King of the Murgos
King of the Murgos
4
Cover of Sorceress of Darshiva
Sorceress of Darshiva
5
Cover of The Seeress of Kell
The Seeress of Kell

The Tamuli Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1994)

Start with Domes of Fire and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Domes of Fire
Domes of Fire
2
Cover of The Shining Ones
The Shining Ones
3
Cover of The Hidden City
The Hidden City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Eddings written?
David Eddings has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2006.
What is the first book in each David Eddings series?
Here are the first books in David Eddings's series: Belgariad & Malloreon: Belgarath the Sorcerer; The Belgariad: Pawn of Prophecy; The Dreamers: The Elder Gods; The Elenium: The Diamond Throne; The Malloreon: Guardians of the West.
What order should I read David Eddings's books?
We recommend reading David Eddings's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are David Eddings's series complete?
David Eddings has 7 completed series.

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