
David Gemmell Reading Order
12 series Β· 42 books Β· Born 01/08/1948
David Gemmell was a celebrated British writer renowned for his contributions to the heroic fantasy genre. Over his career from 1984 to 2017, he crafted 42 novels across 12 series, including the well-loved Drenai Saga and its spin-offs like Skilgannon The Damned and Sipstrassi. His most acclaimed work, Legend, continues to influence the genre with its epic storytelling and memorable characters.
Drenai Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1993β1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Gemmell's Legend 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Drenai Saga Series
Complete11 books (1984β2004)
Start with Legend / Against the Horde, the first of 11 books in the Drenai Saga series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legend / Against the Horde 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The King Beyond the Gate 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Waylander 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Quest for Lost Heroes 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | In the Realm of the Wolf 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Legend of Deathwalker 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Winter Warriors 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Hero in the Shadows 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | White Wolf 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Swords of Night and Day 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Drenai Saga: Skilgannon The Damned Series
Complete2 books (2003β2004)
Start with White Wolf and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | White Wolf 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Swords of Night and Day 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Lion Of Macedon Series
Complete2 books (1991β1991)
Start with Dark Prince and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Prince 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lion of Macedon 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
Sipstrassi Series
Complete5 books (1987β1994)
Start with Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man, the first of 5 books in the Sipstrassi series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ghost King 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Last Sword of Power 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Last Guardian 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Bloodstone 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
Sipstrassi Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1987β1987)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf in Shadow: The Graphic Novel 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Sipstrassi: Jon Shannow Series
Complete3 books (1987β1994)
Start with Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Last Guardian 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bloodstone 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
Siptrassi: Stones Of Power Series
Complete2 books (1988β1988)
Start with Ghost King and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost King 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Last Sword of Power 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1989β2017)
Start with Knights of Dark Renown, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knights of Dark Renown 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Morningstar 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | White Knight, Black Swan 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dark Moon 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Echoes of the Great Song 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Rhyming Rings 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
The Hawk Queen Series
Complete2 books (1995β1995)
Start with Ironhand's Daughter and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ironhand's Daughter 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hawk Eternal 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
The Rigante Series
Complete4 books (1998β2002)
Start with Sword in the Storm, the first of 4 books in the The Rigante series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sword in the Storm 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Midnight Falcon 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ravenheart 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Stormrider 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Troy Series
Complete3 books (2005β2007)
Start with Lord of the Silver Bow and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lord of the Silver Bow 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Shield of Thunder 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Fall of Kings(With: Stella Gemmell) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Gemmell written?
- David Gemmell has written 42 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each David Gemmell series?
- Here are the first books in David Gemmell's series: Drenai Saga: Legend / Against the Horde; Drenai Saga: Skilgannon The Damned: White Wolf; Lion Of Macedon: Dark Prince; Sipstrassi: Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man; Sipstrassi: Jon Shannow: Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man.
- What order should I read David Gemmell's books?
- We recommend reading David Gemmell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Gemmell's series complete?
- David Gemmell has 12 completed series.

