Richard A. Knaak Reading Order

1 book (2006–2006)

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1	The God in the Moon 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2006)

Richard A. Knaak's Age of Conan series consists of two completed fantasy novels published in 2006. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Eye of Charon followed by The Silent Enemy. This duology offers a complete story arc within the Conan fictional universe.

Start with The Eye of Charon and read in order.

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1	The Eye of Charon 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Silent Enemy 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2012)

The Warcraft: Legends Anthologies is a four-book series of short story collections edited by Richard A. Knaak, published in 2012 as a complete collection. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1, to experience the full sequence of fantasy tales set in the Warcraft universe. The series spans volumes 1, 3, 4, and 5 of the broader Legends anthology line.

Start with Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

3 books (2016–2019)

Richard A. Knaak's Black City Saint trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2016 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Black City Saint, followed by Black City Demon, and concluding with Black City Dragon. This standalone trilogy explores a dark urban fantasy setting across its three installments.

Start with Black City Saint and read in order.

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1	Black City Saint 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Black City Demon 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Black City Dragon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1993–1996)

Richard A. Knaak's City of Shadows Trilogy consists of three fantasy novels published between 1993 and 1996. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with King of the Grey, followed by Frostwing, and concluding with Dutchman. This standalone trilogy is finished with no additional installments planned.

Start with King of the Grey and read in order.

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1	King of the Grey 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Frostwing 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dutchman 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2001–2025)

Richard A. Knaak's Diablo series spans seven books published between 2001 and 2013, with the complete saga told through publication order. Beginning with Legacy of Blood, the series weaves together narratives from multiple authors including Mel Odom, Blizzard Entertainment, Jonathan Maberry, and others to expand the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary. The collection includes core novels alongside supplementary volumes like the Book of Cain and Book of Tyrael, offering both narrative storytelling and lore exploration for fans of the Diablo universe.

Start with Legacy of Blood, the first of 7 books in the Diablo series.

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1	Legacy of Blood 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Black Road(By: Mel Odom) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Kingdom of Shadow 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Moon of the Spider 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Diablo Archive 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Book of Cain(By: Blizzard Entertainment) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Book of Tyrael(By: Blizzard Entertainment) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Shadows of Sanctuary(By: Jonathan Maberry,Alma Katsu,Z Brewer,Carly Anne West,Ryan Quinn) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2007)

Richard A. Knaak's Diablo: The Sin War trilogy consists of three complete fantasy novels published between 2006 and 2007. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Birthright, followed by Scales of the Serpent, and concluding with The Veiled Prophet. This finished series explores the world of Sanctuary and its ancient history through a connected narrative that unfolds across all three installments.

Start with Birthright and read in order.

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1	Birthright 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Scales of the Serpent 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Veiled Prophet 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2009)

Richard A. Knaak's Dragonlance graphic novel series consists of two complete volumes published between 2006 and 2009. The first entry, Dragons of Autumn Twilight: The Graphic Novel, should be read before the Dragonlance Anthology Collection. These graphic adaptations bring the classic Dragonlance fantasy world to visual life in sequential art format.

Start with Dragons of Autumn Twilight: The Graphic Novel(By: Margaret Weis) and read in order.

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1	Dragons of Autumn Twilight: The Graphic Novel(By: Margaret Weis) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragonlance Anthology Collection(With: Margaret Weis,Tracy Hickman) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1998–1999)

The Dragonlance: Chaos War series consists of seven fantasy novels published between 1998 and 1999, with contributions from multiple authors including Richard A. Knaak, Douglas Niles, Linda P. Baker, and Fergus Ryan. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Seeds of Chaos. The books follow a continuous narrative arc set within the Dragonlance universe and conclude with The Siege of Mt. Nevermind.

Start with Seeds of Chaos(By: Douglas Niles), the first of 7 books in the Dragonlance: Chaos War series.

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1	Seeds of Chaos(By: Douglas Niles) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tears of the Night Sky(By: Linda P. Baker) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Thane(By: Douglas Niles) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Reavers of the Blood Sea 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Chaos Spawn(By: Douglas Niles) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Puppet King(By: Douglas Niles) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Siege of Mt. Nevermind(By: Fergus Ryan) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1996–2001)

The Dragonlance: Classics series consists of four fantasy novels published between 1996 and 2001, written by Richard A. Knaak and other authors including John Maddox Roberts and Nancy Varian Berberick. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder in Tarsis and continuing through Dalamar the Dark, The Citadel, and The Inheritance. Each book in the sequence builds on the established narrative within the Dragonlance universe.

Start with Murder in Tarsis(By: John Maddox Roberts), the first of 4 books in the Dragonlance: Classics series.

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1	Murder in Tarsis(By: John Maddox Roberts) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dalamar the Dark(By: Nancy Varian Berberick) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Citadel 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Inheritance(By: Nancy Varian Berberick) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1988–1988)

The Dragonlance Heroes series is a complete fantasy trilogy set in the Dragonlance world, consisting of three books published in 1988. The series features contributions from multiple authors, including Nancy Varian Berberick, Richard A. Knaak, and Michael Williams, and should be read in publication order beginning with Stormblade. These standalone yet interconnected stories explore the origins and adventures of legendary heroes within the Dragonlance setting.

Start with Stormblade(By: Nancy Varian Berberick) and read in order.

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1	Stormblade(By: Nancy Varian Berberick) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Legend of Huma 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Weasel's Luck(By: Michael Williams) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1990–1990)

Dragonlance: Heroes II is a complete fantasy series of three novels published in 1990, set in the Dragonlance world. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Galen Beknighted by Michael Williams, followed by Kaz the Minotaur by Richard A. Knaak, and concluding with The Gates of Thorbardin by Dan Parkinson. Each book explores different heroes within the Dragonlance universe during this era.

Start with Galen Beknighted(By: Michael Williams) and read in order.

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1	Galen Beknighted(By: Michael Williams) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kaz the Minotaur 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Gates of Thorbardin(By: Dan Parkinson) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–1996)

The Dragonlance: Lost Histories series comprises six complete fantasy novels published between 1995 and 1996, each exploring the backstory of different races and civilizations within the Dragonlance world. Written by Richard A. Knaak alongside several collaborators, these books should be read in publication order beginning with Land of the Minotaurs. The series examines the origins and histories of the minotaurs, sea elves, irda, kagonesti, dragons, and gully dwarves through individual standalone narratives that together form a comprehensive look at Ansalon's past.

Start with Land of the Minotaurs, the first of 6 books in the Dragonlance: Lost Histories series.

3 books (2003–2005)

The Minotaur Wars trilogy by Richard A. Knaak is a complete fantasy series set in the Dragonlance universe, consisting of three books published between 2003 and 2005. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Night of Blood, followed by Tides of Blood, and concluding with Empire of Blood. This series is essential reading for fans of epic fantasy and the broader Dragonlance world.

Start with Night of Blood and read in order.

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1	Night of Blood 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tides of Blood 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Empire of Blood 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2007–2009)

Richard A. Knaak's Dragonlance: Ogre Titans trilogy spans three books published between 2007 and 2009, following publication order: Black Talon, The Fire Rose, and The Gargoyle King. The series is complete and should be read sequentially from the first installment. This fantasy series is set within the Dragonlance world and explores the realm of ogre civilizations and their mythic titans.

Start with Black Talon and read in order.

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1	Black Talon 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Fire Rose 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Gargoyle King 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1992–1992)

The Dragonlance: Tales II series is a complete fantasy trilogy published in 1992 as a collaborative effort by Richard A. Knaak, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman. These three books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cataclysm, followed by The Reign of Istar, and concluding with The War of the Lance. The series explores interconnected stories within the Dragonlance world during pivotal historical periods.

Start with The Cataclysm(With: Margaret Weis,Tracy Hickman) and read in order.

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1	The Cataclysm(With: Margaret Weis,Tracy Hickman) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Reign of Istar(With: Margaret Weis,Tracy Hickman) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The War of the Lance(With: Margaret Weis,Tracy Hickman) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1989–1997)

Richard A. Knaak's Dragonrealm is a seven-book fantasy series published between 1989 and 1997. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Firedrake and concluding with The Horse King. The books follow interconnected stories within a richly imagined fantasy world populated by dragons and other magical creatures.

Start with Firedrake, the first of 7 books in the Dragonrealm series.

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1	Firedrake 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ice Dragon 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadow Steed 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wolfhelm 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Crystal Dragon 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Dragon Crown 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Horse King 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1991–1992)

The Origin of Dragonrealm trilogy by Richard A. Knaak comprises three fantasy novels published between 1991 and 1992: Children of the Drake, The Shrouded Realm, and Dragon Tome. This complete series should be read in publication order, as each book builds upon the previous one. The trilogy serves as the foundational entry point to the larger Dragonrealm universe.

Start with Children of the Drake and read in order.

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1	Children of the Drake 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shrouded Realm 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dragon Tome 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2017)

Richard A. Knaak's Dragonrealm: The Turning War is a four-book fantasy series published between 2013 and 2017. The complete saga consists of Dragon Master, The Gryphon Mage, The Horned Blade, and Cut from the Same Shadow and Other Tales, which should be read in publication order. This concluded series builds its story progressively across each installment.

Start with Dragon Master, the first of 4 books in the Dragonrealm: The Turning War series.

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1	Dragon Master 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gryphon Mage 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Horned Blade 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cut from the Same Shadow and Other Tales 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

73 books (1999–2026)

The Pathfinder Tales series is a collection of 72 fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms world, written by various authors including Richard A. Knaak, Dave Gross, and James L. Sutter. Published from 1999 to 2026, this ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected stories and character development across the expanding universe. The series begins with The Glass Prison and continues to grow, offering standalone adventures and interconnected narratives that build upon each other throughout the collection.

Start with The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook), the first of 72 books in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series.

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1	The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hell's Pawns(By: Dave Gross) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Certainty(By: Liane Merciel) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Noble Sacrifice(By: Richard S. Ford) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Prince of Wolves(By: Dave Gross) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Lost Pathfinder(By: Dave Gross) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Secret of the Rose and Glove(By: Kevin Andrew Murphy) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Winter Witch(By: Dave Gross,Elaine Cunningham) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A Lesson in Taxonomy(By: Dave Gross) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Death's Heretic(By: James L. Sutter) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Faithful Servants(By: James L. Sutter) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Husks(By: Dave Gross) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Lord of Penance(By: Richard Lee Byers) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Master of Devils(By: Dave Gross) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Plague of Shadows(By: Howard Andrew Jones) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Ghosts of Broken Blades(By: Monte Cook) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Illusionist(By: Elaine Cunningham) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Two Pieces of Tarnished Silver(By: Erik Mona) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Passage to Absalom(By: Dave Gross) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	A Tomb of Winter's Plunder(By: Tim Pratt) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Called to Darkness(By: Richard Lee Byers) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	City of the Fallen Sky(By: Tim Pratt) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Fingers of Death—No, Doom!(By: Lucien Soulban) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Guilty Blood(By: F. Wesley Schneider) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Hell or High Water(By: Ari Marmell) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Krunzle the Quick(By: Hugh Matthews) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Mother Bears(By: KarenWhite,Wendy N. Wagner) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Nightglass(By: Liane Merciel) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Plow and Sword(By: Robert Vardeman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Queen of Thorns(By: Dave Gross) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Song of the Serpent(By: Hugh Matthews) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	The Perfumer's Apprentice(By: Kevin Andrew Murphy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Bastard, Sword(By: Tim Pratt) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Best Served Cold(By: Ari Marmell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	In Red Rune Canyon(By: Richard Lee Byers) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Killing Time(By: Dave Gross) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	King of Chaos(By: Dave Gross) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Liar's Blade(By: Tim Pratt) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Misery's Mirror(By: Liane Merciel) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Pirate's Honor(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Proper Villains(By: Erik Scott de Bie) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Shattered Steel(By: F. Wesley Schneider) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Stalking the Beast(By: Howard Andrew Jones) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Stargazer(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	The Fencing Master(By: Dave Gross) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	The Wizard's Mask(By: Ed Greenwood) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Boar and Rabbit(By: Ray Porter,James L. Sutter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Nightblade(By: Liane Merciel) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Pirate's Promise(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Reign of Stars(By: Tim Pratt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Skinwalkers(By: Wendy N. Wagner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	The Crusader Road(By: Michael A. Stackpole) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	The Dagger of Trust(By: Chris Willrich) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	The Redemption Engine(By: James L. Sutter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	The Tides of Blood!(By: Lucien Soulban) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	Undead Unleashed(By: Dave Gross,Adam Daigle,Mark Moreland) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	Beyond the Pool of Stars(By: Howard Andrew Jones) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	Bloodbound(By: F. Wesley Schneider) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
59	Firesoul(By: Gary Kloster) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
60	Forge of Ashes(By: Josh Vogt) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
61	Liar's Island(By: Tim Pratt) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
62	Lord of Runes(By: Dave Gross) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
63	Hellknight(By: Liane Merciel) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
64	Liar's Bargain(By: Tim Pratt) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
65	Pirate's Prophecy(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
66	Reaper's Eye 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
67	Shy Knives(By: Sam Sykes) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
68	Starspawn(By: Wendy N. Wagner) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
69	Gears of Faith(By: Gabrielle Harbowy) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
70	Through The Gate in the Sea(By: Howard Andrew Jones) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
71	The Shroud of Four Silences(By: Liane Merciel) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
72	Abomination Vaults(By: Erik Scott de Bie) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
73	Operation Hellmouth(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

2 books (2011–2025)

Richard A. Knaak's Knight in Shadow is an ongoing fantasy series consisting of two books published between 2011 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragon Mound followed by Wake of the Wyrm. More installments are planned for this series.

Start with Dragon Mound and read in order.

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1	Dragon Mound 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wake of the Wyrm 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2013)

The Legends of the Dragonrealm series by Richard A. Knaak is a completed fantasy trilogy published between 2010 and 2013. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume and progressing through all three books. The series is now finished with no additional entries planned.

Start with Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. II and read in order.

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1	Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. II 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol III 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. IV 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2022)

Richard A. Knaak's Minotaur Tales is a two-book fantasy series featuring a minotaur protagonist. The series consists of Honor Bound (2022) and The Good Hound (2022), both released the same year, and appears to be complete. Read the books in publication order for the intended narrative experience.

Start with Honor Bound and read in order.

8 books (2017–2025)

Richard A. Knaak's Rex Draconis is an eight-book fantasy series that began in 2017 and remains ongoing, with the most recent installment published in 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Under the Dragon Moon and continuing through Gods of the Dragon Moon. Eight volumes are currently available, with the series still being developed.

Start with Under the Dragon Moon, the first of 8 books in the Rex Draconis series.

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1	Under the Dragon Moon 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lords of the Dragon Moon 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Of Dragon's Blood 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shadows of the Dragon Moon 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rise of the Dragon Moon 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	War of the Dragon Moon Pt. I 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mistress of Despair 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Gods of the Dragon Moon 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

2 books (1999–1999)

Richard A. Knaak's Shattered Light series consists of two fantasy novels published in 1999: Dark Light by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Ruby Flames. This complete series should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended by the authors.

Start with Dark Light(By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro) and read in order.

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1	Dark Light(By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ruby Flames 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–2023)

Richard A. Knaak's collection of six standalone fantasy novels spans from 1995 to 2023 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Janus Mask. The series appears to be complete, with each entry functioning as an independent story rather than a continuing narrative. These works showcase Knaak's range across various fantasy premises and settings throughout nearly three decades of writing.

Start with The Janus Mask, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Janus Mask 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beastmaster 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Flash 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rogue's Gallery 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rogues Gallery 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Honor and Empire 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2010–2010)

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1	Starcraft(By: Simon Furman) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2014)

The Starcraft: Frontline series is a four-volume graphic novel collection set in the Starcraft universe, published between 2012 and 2014. Each volume features anthology-style stories written by various authors including Richard A. Knaak, Kieron Gillen, Grace Randolph, and David Gerrold. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1. These comics expand the lore and characters of the Starcraft science fiction setting through multiple interconnected narratives.

Start with Starcraft: Frontline Vol. 1(With: Simon Furman,Paul Benjamin,Dave Shramek,Josh Elder), the first of 4 books in the Starcraft: Frontline series.

3 books (2018–2023)

Richard A. Knaak's Dragon Throne fantasy series consists of three books published between 2018 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Knights of the Frost, followed by Sword of Ghosts, and concluding with Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon of the Depths.

Start with Knights of the Frost and read in order.

#	Title
1	Knights of the Frost 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sword of Ghosts 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon of the Depths 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

The Ravaged Empire is an ongoing fantasy series by Richard A. Knaak with two books published in 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wayward Dragon followed by Reaper of Gods.

Start with Wayward Dragon and read in order.

3 books (2008–2009)

This complete fantasy series consists of three volumes published between 2008 and 2009, featuring stories set across the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Each installment brings together different authors, including R.A. Salvatore, Ed Greenwood, and James Lowder, to explore various worlds within the D&D universe. The volumes should be read in publication order to follow the intended progression of the anthology series.

Start with The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 1(By: R.A. Salvatore) and read in order.

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1	The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 1(By: R.A. Salvatore) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 2(By: Ed Greenwood,James Lowder) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons Volume 3 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2000–2006)

The WarCraft series consists of five fantasy novels published between 2000 and 2006, with the sequence complete as of 2006. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Of Blood and Honor by Chris Metzen, followed by Day of the Dragon by Richard A. Knaak, Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden, The Last Guardian by Jeff Grubb, and concluding with WarCraft Archive, a compilation work created with Blizzard Entertainment. The series draws from the lore of the WarCraft video game universe.

Start with Of Blood and Honor(By: Chris Metzen), the first of 5 books in the WarCraft series.

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1	Of Blood and Honor(By: Chris Metzen) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Day of the Dragon 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lord of the Clans(By: Christie Golden) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last Guardian(By: Jeff Grubb) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	WarCraft Archive(With: Blizzard Entertainment) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2012)

The WarCraft: Legends series is a five-book collection of fantasy stories published in 2012, with Richard A. Knaak collaborating alongside various other writers including Christie Golden, Dan Jolley, and Grace Randolph. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and continuing through Volume 5. Each volume contains multiple interconnected stories that expand the lore of the WarCraft universe.

Start with Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1(With: Troy Lewter,Dan Jolley,Mike Wellman), the first of 5 books in the WarCraft: Legends series.

3 books (2005–2007)

The WarCraft: The Sunwell Trilogy is a complete three-book fantasy series by Richard A. Knaak, published between 2005 and 2007. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragon Hunt, followed by Shadows of Ice, and concluding with Ghostlands. This series is set in the WarCraft universe and explores events tied to the Sunwell, a source of magical power central to the world's lore.

Start with Dragon Hunt and read in order.

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1	Dragon Hunt 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shadows of Ice 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ghostlands(With: Kim Jae-Hwan) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

The WarMachine: Called to Battle series is a complete fantasy trilogy published between 2014 and 2015. These three books should be read in publication order, beginning with Called To Battle Volume 2 by Steve Diamond, followed by Face Value and Worthy Vessel by Rose Blackthorn. The series combines work from multiple authors within the WarMachine universe.

Start with Called To Battle Volume 2(By: Steve Diamond) and read in order.

4 books (2013–2015)

The WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles is a four-book fantasy series published between 2013 and 2015, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Butcher of Khardov by Dan Wells, followed by Blood & Iron by Chris A. Jackson, The Way of Caine by Miles Holmes, and concluding with Wyrmbane. This series explores the world of WarMachine through interconnected narratives from different authors.

Start with The Butcher of Khardov(By: Dan Wells), the first of 4 books in the WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles series.

4 books (2004–2007)

Richard A. Knaak's War of the Ancients series consists of four fantasy novels published between 2004 and 2007, now complete. The tetralogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Well of Eternity, followed by The Demon Soul, The Sundering, and concluding with the Ancients Archive. This series is set within the Warcraft universe and explores the epic conflicts and magical upheaval of ancient times.

Start with The Well of Eternity, the first of 4 books in the Warcraft: War Of The Ancients series.

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1	The Well of Eternity 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Demon Soul 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sundering 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ancients Archive 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2013)

Richard A. Knaak's World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects is a five-part fantasy series published in 2013 that has concluded. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Part I and continuing sequentially through Part V to experience the complete narrative arc.

Start with World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part I, the first of 5 books in the World Of Warcraft: Dawn Of The Aspects series.

29 books (2001–2023)

The World of Warcraft novel series comprises 28 books published between 2001 and 2023, written by Richard A. Knaak and other fantasy authors including Christie Golden, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Aaron Rosenberg. The series is likely complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Day of the Dragon. These novels expand the lore and characters of the World of Warcraft universe across nearly two decades of storytelling.

Start with Day of the Dragon, the first of 28 books in the World of Warcraft series.

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1	Day of the Dragon 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cycle of Hatred(By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rise of the Horde(By: Christie Golden) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tides of Darkness(By: Aaron Rosenberg) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Beyond the Dark Portal(By: Christie Golden,Aaron Rosenberg) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Jaina Proudmoore(By: Christie Golden) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Night of the Dragon 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Arthas(By: Christie Golden) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ashbringer(By: Micky Neilson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Chronicles of War(By: Christie Golden) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Stormrage 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Shattering(By: Christie Golden) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Curse of the Worgen(By: Micky Neilson) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Thrall(By: Christie Golden) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Wolfheart 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Pearl of Pandaria(By: Micky Neilson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde(By: Michael A. Stackpole) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Paragons(By: Micky Neilson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	War Crimes(By: Christie Golden) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Art of World of Warcraft(By: Blizzard Entertainment) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Illidan(By: William King) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Unbroken(By: Micky Neilson) 2017
23	Before the Storm(By: Christie Golden) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Exploring Azeroth - The Eastern Kingdoms(By: Christie Golden) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Shadows Rising(By: Madeleine Roux) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor(By: Blizzard Entertainment) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Sylvanas(By: Christie Golden) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	A is for Azeroth(By: Christie Golden) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	The Dragonflight Codex(By: Doug Walsh,Sandra Rosner) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2012)

The World of Warcraft: Shadow Wing series by Richard A. Knaak is a two-book fantasy series set in the World of Warcraft universe, with both volumes published in 2012. Each book was created in collaboration with Jae-Hwan Kim. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Nexus Point followed by The Dragons of Outland.

Start with Nexus Point(With: Jae-Hwan Kim) and read in order.