Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence Reading Order

13 series ยท 44 books ยท Born 28 January 1966

Mark Lawrence is an acclaimed author known for his dark fantasy and inventive storytelling. With a prolific output of 44 books spanning 13 series, including notable titles like Broken Empire, Red Queen's War, and Book Of The Ancestor, his work captivates readers with its depth and complexity. Active from 2004 to 2026, Lawrence continues to push the boundaries of the genre while maintaining a strong focus on character-driven narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2012โ€“2019)

Start with Fading Light, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Fading Light
Fading Light
2
3
Cover of Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
4
5
Cover of Knee-Deep in Grit: Two Bloody Years of Grimdark Fiction
Knee-Deep in Grit: Two Bloody Years of Grimdark Fiction
6
Cover of Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy

Book Of The Ancestor Series

Ongoing

6 books (2017โ€“2024)

Start with Red Sister, the first of 6 books in the Book Of The Ancestor series.

Book Of The Ice Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020โ€“2022)

Start with The Girl and the Stars and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Girl and the Stars
The Girl and the Stars
2
The Girl and the Mountain
3
The Girl and the Moon

Broken Empire Series

Complete

5 books (2011โ€“2014)

Start with Prince of Thorns, the first of 5 books in the Broken Empire series.

#Title
1
Cover of Prince of Thorns
Prince of Thorns
2
Cover of King of Thorns
King of Thorns
3
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Emperor of Thorns
4
Sleeping Beauty
5

Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017โ€“2024)

Start with Road Brothers, Tales from the Broken Empire and read in order.

#Title
1
Road Brothers, Tales from the Broken Empire
2
Tales of Abeth

Dark Tide Series

Complete

2 books (2012โ€“2013)

Start with Dark Tide and read in order.

#Title
1
2

Impossible Times Series

Complete

3 books (2019โ€“2019)

Start with Dispel Illusion and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Dispel Illusion
Dispel Illusion
2
Cover of Limited Wish
Limited Wish
3
Cover of One Word Kill
One Word Kill

Red Queen's War Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014โ€“2023)

Start with Prince of Fools, the first of 4 books in the Red Queen's War series.

#Title
1
Cover of Prince of Fools
Prince of Fools
2
Cover of The Liarโ€™s Key
The Liarโ€™s Key
3
Cover of The Wheel of Osheim
The Wheel of Osheim
4
The New World

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2004โ€“2014)

Start with During the Dance and read in order.

#Title
1
During the Dance
2

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2015โ€“2015)

#Title
1

The Kindness Academy Series

Complete

1 book (2026โ€“2026)

#Title
1
Cover of Daughter of Crows
Daughter of Crows

The Library Trilogy Series

Ongoing

7 books (2023โ€“2025)

Start with Overdue, the first of 7 books in the The Library Trilogy series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Book That Wouldn't Burn
The Book That Wouldn't Burn
3
4
5
The Book That Broke the World
6
7
The Book That Held Her Heart

The Visitor Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020โ€“2021)

Start with The Visitor: Kill or Cure and read in order.

#Title
1
The Visitor: Kill or Cure
2

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mark Lawrence written?
Mark Lawrence has written 44 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mark Lawrence series?
Here are the first books in Mark Lawrence's series: Anthologies: Fading Light; Book Of The Ancestor: Red Sister; Book Of The Ice: The Girl and the Stars; Broken Empire: Prince of Thorns; Collections: Road Brothers, Tales from the Broken Empire.
What order should I read Mark Lawrence's books?
We recommend reading Mark Lawrence's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mark Lawrence still writing new books?
Yes, Mark Lawrence has 3 ongoing series: Book Of The Ancestor, Collections, The Library Trilogy.

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