
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
Complete1 book (2025β2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Of The Imperium 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Ascendancy WarShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with VIPER One and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | VIPER One 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | VIPER One: Countervalue(With: George Lockett) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Empire of the Wolf Series
Ongoing4 books (2022β2025)
Start with The Justice of Kings, the first of 4 books in the Empire of the Wolf series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Justice of Kings 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Tyranny of Faith 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Trials of Empire 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Scour 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2024)
Start with Blood Harvest and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Harvest 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Tears of Raphaela 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
The Art of War Trilogy Series
Complete4 books (2015β2018)
Start with Reclamation, the first of 4 books in the The Art of War Trilogy series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reclamation 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Empire of the Fallen 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Ascendancy War 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Hadan's Reach 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
The Decurion Saga Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Infinite State 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
The Great Silence Series
Ongoing2 books (2025β2026)
Start with Grave Empire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grave Empire 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Steel Gods 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

