
Raymond E. Feist Reading Order
14 series Β· 59 books Β· Born 21 December 1945
Raymond E. Feist is a prominent American author celebrated for his epic fantasy works, particularly known for the Riftwar Cycle. With a prolific career spanning from 1979 to 2024, he has penned 59 novels across 14 series, including the renowned Riftwar Saga and Serpentwar Saga. His immersive storytelling and intricate world-building have captivated readers, establishing him as a cornerstone in the fantasy genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1998β2014)
Start with Legends 1 and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legends 1 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wood Boy / The Burning Man 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Multiverse 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Chaoswar Saga Series
Complete3 books (2011β2013)
Start with A Kingdom Besieged and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Kingdom Besieged 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Crown Imperiled 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Magician's End 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Conclave Of Shadows Series
Complete3 books (2002β2004)
Start with Talon of the Silver Hawk and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talon of the Silver Hawk 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | King of Foxes 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Exile's Return 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Darkwar Saga Series
Complete3 books (2004β2008)
Start with Flight of the Nighthawks and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flight of the Nighthawks 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Into a Dark Realm 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wrath of a Mad God 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Demonwar Saga Series
Complete2 books (2009β2009)
Start with At the Gates of Darkness and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | At the Gates of Darkness 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Rides a Dread Legion 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Dragonwar Saga Series
Complete1 book (2024β2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Darkness Returns 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Firemane Saga Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018β2022)
Start with King of Ashes and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | King of Ashes 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Queen of Storms 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Master of Furies 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Legends Of The Riftwar Series
Complete3 books (2001β2005)
Start with Honored Enemy(With: William R. Forstchen) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honored Enemy(With: William R. Forstchen) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Murder in LaMut(With: Joel Rosenberg) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Jimmy the Hand(With: S.M. Stirling) 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Riftwar Legacy Series
Complete4 books (1998β2013)
Start with Krondor the Betrayal, the first of 4 books in the Riftwar Legacy series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Krondor the Betrayal 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Krondor the Assassins 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Krondor: Tear of the Gods 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Jimmy and the Crawler 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Riftwar Saga Series
Complete7 books (1982β2013)
Start with Magician: Apprentice, the first of 7 books in the Riftwar Saga series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Magician: Apprentice 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Magician: Master 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Silverthorn 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Darkness at Sethanon 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Prince of the Blood 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The King's Buccaneer 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Midkemia: The Chronicles of Pug(With: Stephen Abrams) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Riftwar: The World On The Other Side Series
Complete3 books (1987β1992)
Start with Daughter of the Empire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daughter of the Empire 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Servant of the Empire 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mistress of the Empire 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Serpentwar Saga Series
Complete4 books (1994β1998)
Start with Shadow of a Dark Queen, the first of 4 books in the Serpentwar Saga series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow of a Dark Queen 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Rise of a Merchant Prince 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Rage of a Demon King 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Shards of a Broken Crown 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1988β1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Faerie Tale 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Thieves' World Series
Complete19 books (1979β2013)
Start with Thieves' World(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin), the first of 19 books in the Thieves' World series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thieves' World(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shadows of Sanctuary(By: Philip Jose Farmer,John Brunner,Joe Haldeman,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Storm Season(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Face of Chaos(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Wings of Omen(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Dead of Winter(By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Blood Ties(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Soul of the City(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Aftermath(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Shadowspawn(By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Uneasy Alliances(By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Stealers' Sky(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Shadow of Sorcery(By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Sanctuary(By: Lynn Abbey) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Turning Points(With: Dennis L. McKiernan,Mickey Zucker Reichert,Lynn Abbey,Diana Paxson) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Enemies of Fortune(By: C.J. Cherryh,Jody Lynn Nye,Mickey Zucker Reichert,Lynn Abbey,Robin Wayne Bailey,Andrew J. Offutt,Jeff Grubb,Selina Rosen,Diana Paxson) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Thieves' World: Player's Manual(By: James Ryman) 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The Secret of the Blue Star(By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Raymond E. Feist written?
- Raymond E. Feist has written 59 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Raymond E. Feist series?
- Here are the first books in Raymond E. Feist's series: Anthologies: Legends 1; Chaoswar Saga: A Kingdom Besieged; Conclave Of Shadows: Talon of the Silver Hawk; Darkwar Saga: Flight of the Nighthawks; Demonwar Saga: At the Gates of Darkness.
- What order should I read Raymond E. Feist's books?
- We recommend reading Raymond E. Feist's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Raymond E. Feist's series complete?
- Raymond E. Feist has 13 completed series.

