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Richard Swan

Richard Swan Reading Order

7 series Β· 16 books

Richard Swan is a talented author specializing in speculative fiction, particularly within the realms of fantasy and science fiction. Over his career from 2015 to 2026, he has produced 16 books across 7 series, with notable works including the Ascendancy War Short Stories/Novellas, Empire of the Wolf, and The Art of War Trilogy. Swan's engaging storytelling and intricate world-building have earned him a dedicated following among readers of epic narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
Blood Of The Imperium

Ascendancy WarShort Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with VIPER One and read in order.

#Title
1
2
VIPER One: Countervalue(With: George Lockett)

Empire of the Wolf Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

Start with The Justice of Kings, the first of 4 books in the Empire of the Wolf series.

#Title
1
The Justice of Kings
2
The Tyranny of Faith
3
Cover of The Trials of Empire
The Trials of Empire
4

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Blood Harvest and read in order.

#Title
1
Blood Harvest
2
Tears of Raphaela

The Art of War Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with Reclamation, the first of 4 books in the The Art of War Trilogy series.

#Title
1
Reclamation
2
Empire of the Fallen
3
The Ascendancy War
4
Hadan's Reach

The Decurion Saga Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
The Infinite State

The Great Silence Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Grave Empire and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Grave Empire
Grave Empire
2
Cover of Steel Gods
Steel Gods

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard Swan written?
Richard Swan has written 16 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Richard Swan series?
Here are the first books in Richard Swan's series: Ascendancy WarShort Stories/Novellas: VIPER One; Empire of the Wolf: The Justice of Kings; Short Stories/Novellas: Blood Harvest; The Art of War Trilogy: Reclamation; The Great Silence: Grave Empire.
What order should I read Richard Swan's books?
We recommend reading Richard Swan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Richard Swan still writing new books?
Yes, Richard Swan has 3 ongoing series: Empire of the Wolf, Short Stories/Novellas, The Great Silence.

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