Richard Swan Reading Order

3 books (2023–2025)

2 books (2016–2017)

The Ascendancy WarShort Stories/Novellas series by Richard Swan consists of two fantasy and science fiction entries published between 2016 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with VIPER One followed by VIPER One: Countervalue, which was co-written with George Lockett. These standalone short stories and novellas offer a finished collection for readers exploring Swan's speculative fiction work.

Start with VIPER One and read in order.

5 books (2022–2026)

Richard Swan's Empire of the Wolf is an ongoing fantasy and science fiction series currently comprising four books released between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Justice of Kings, followed by The Tyranny of Faith, The Trials of Empire, and The Scour, with The Anguished Earth forthcoming. New installments are planned as the series continues to develop.

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

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1	The Justice of Kings 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Tyranny of Faith 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Trials of Empire 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Scour 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Anguished Earth 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2024)

Richard Swan's fantasy and science fiction collection includes two short stories and novellas published in 2023 and 2024, with the series continuing to expand. Read Blood Harvest followed by Tears of Raphaela to experience these works in the order they were released. The series remains ongoing, with new entries anticipated.

Start with Blood Harvest and read in order.

4 books (2015–2018)

Richard Swan's Art of War Trilogy comprises four books published between 2015 and 2018, beginning with Reclamation and continuing through Empire of the Fallen, The Ascendancy War, and Hadan's Reach. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order. This fantasy and science fiction series blends worldbuilding with strategic narrative across its four installments.

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

1 book (2026–2026)

2 books (2025–2026)

The Great Silence is an ongoing fantasy and science fiction series by Richard Swan consisting of two books published in 2025 and 2026. Read the series in publication order, beginning with Grave Empire followed by Steel Gods.

Start with Grave Empire and read in order.

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1	Grave Empire 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steel Gods 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

252 books (1980–2026)

The Warhammer 40,000 series is an extensive science fiction and fantasy collection spanning 247 books published from 1980 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. This shared universe comprises works by numerous authors including Richard Swan, Ian Watson, Graham McNeill, Dan Abnett, and many others, with each contributing to the vast lore of this universe. Readers should follow publication order to experience the series as intended, starting with Deathwing and progressing through the chronologically released volumes. Given the size and collaborative nature of this series, it represents one of the most expansive fictional universes in speculative fiction.

Start with Deathwing(By: Charles Stross,Dan Abnett,Ian Watson,Storm Constantine,Gav Thorpe,William King,Graham McNeill,Neil Jones,David Pringle,Neil McIntosh), the first of 247 books in the Warhammer 40,000 series.