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Django Wexler

Django Wexler Reading Order

12 series Β· 36 books

Django Wexler is an American fantasy author known for his unique blend of styles, spanning flintlock fantasy, young adult adventures, and dark comedy. With a prolific 20-year career from 2005 to 2025, he has written 36 books across 12 series, including the acclaimed Dark Lord Davi and The Shadow Campaigns. His engaging storytelling and imaginative worlds have captivated readers, making him a standout voice in contemporary fantasy literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

7 books (2015–2020)

Start with Coffee: Hot, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

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1
Coffee: Hot
2
Operation Arcana
3
Press Start to Play
4
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Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
5
Hath No Fury
6
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
7
Silk & Steel

Burningblade & Silvereye Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2023)

Start with Ashes of the Sun and read in order.

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1
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Ashes of the Sun
2
Blood of the Chosen
3
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Emperor of Ruin

Dark Lord Davi Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying and read in order.

#Title
1
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
2
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me

Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Sundered Bond

John Golden Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2014)

Start with Freelance Debugger and read in order.

#Title
1
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Freelance Debugger
2
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The Heroes of Mazaroth

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
The First Kill

Spelljammer Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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1
Memory's Wake

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2005–2021)

Start with Memories of Empire, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Memories of Empire
2
3
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Hard Reboot
4
Netherwings

The Diamond Knife Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1

The Forbidden Library Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with The Forbidden Library, the first of 4 books in the The Forbidden Library series.

#Title
1
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The Forbidden Library
2
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The Mad Apprentice
3
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The Palace of Glass
4
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The Fall of the Readers

The Shadow Campaigns Series

Complete

7 books (2013–2018)

Start with The Penitent Damned, the first of 7 books in the The Shadow Campaigns series.

#Title
1
The Penitent Damned
2
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The Thousand Names
3
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The Shadow Throne
4
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The Price of Valor
5
The Shadow of Elysium
6
The Guns of Empire
7
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The Infernal Battalion

The Wells of Sorcery Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Start with Ship of Smoke and Steel and read in order.

#Title
1
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Ship of Smoke and Steel
2
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City of Stone and Silence
3
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Siege of Rage and Ruin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Django Wexler written?
Django Wexler has written 36 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Django Wexler series?
Here are the first books in Django Wexler's series: Anthologies: Coffee: Hot; Burningblade & Silvereye: Ashes of the Sun; Dark Lord Davi: How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying; John Golden: Freelance Debugger; The Forbidden Library: The Forbidden Library.
What order should I read Django Wexler's books?
We recommend reading Django Wexler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Django Wexler still writing new books?
Yes, Django Wexler has 1 ongoing series: Dark Lord Davi.

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