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Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson Reading Order

10 series · 35 books · Born 7 October 1959

Fantasy

Steven Erikson is a Canadian author recognized for his contributions to the epic fantasy genre. Over his prolific career from 1992 to 2025, he has penned 35 novels across 10 series, including the highly acclaimed *Malazan Book of the Fallen* and *The Kharkanas Trilogy*. His storytelling is characterized by intricate world-building and deep philosophical undertones, making him a significant figure in modern fantasy literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2013)

Start with Best New Horror 19 and read in order.

#Title
1
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Best New Horror 19
2008Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Imaginarium 2012
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Writing Fantasy Heroes
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Bauchelain and Korbal Broach Series

Complete

6 books (2002–2016)

Start with Blood Follows, the first of 6 books in the Bauchelain and Korbal Broach series.

#Title
1
Blood Follows
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Healthy Dead
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Lees of Laughter's End
2007Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Crack'd Pot Trail
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Wurms of Blearmouth
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Fiends of Nightmaria
2016Buy 🇺🇸

First Contact Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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Rejoice, a Knife to the Heart
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Malazan Book Of The Fallen Series

Complete

10 books (1999–2011)

Start with Gardens of the Moon, the first of 10 books in the Malazan Book Of The Fallen series.

#Title
1
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Gardens of the Moon
1999Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Deadhouse Gates
2000Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Memories of Ice
2001Buy 🇺🇸
4
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House of Chains
2002Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Midnight Tides
2004Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Bonehunters
2006Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Reaper's Gale
2007Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Toll the Hounds
2008Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Dust of Dreams
2009Buy 🇺🇸
10
The Crippled God
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2020)

Start with The Devil Delivered and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Devil Delivered
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Revolvo
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Fishin' with Grandma Matchie
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1992–2012)

Start with Ruin of Feathers, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
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Ruin of Feathers
1992Buy 🇺🇸
2
Stolen Voices/Vacant Rooms
1994Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Revolvo and Other Canadian Tales
1997Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Devil Delivered and Other Tales
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (1998–1998)

#Title
1
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This River Awakens
1998Buy 🇺🇸

The Kharkanas Trilogy Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2016)

Start with Forge of Darkness and read in order.

#Title
1
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Forge of Darkness
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Fall of Light
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Willful Child Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2018)

Start with Willful Child and read in order.

#Title
1
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Willful Child
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Wrath of Betty
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Search for Spark
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Witness Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2025)

Start with The God is Not Willing and read in order.

#Title
1
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The God is Not Willing
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
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No Life Forsaken
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steven Erikson written?
Steven Erikson has written 35 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Steven Erikson series?
Here are the first books in Steven Erikson's series: Anthologies: Best New Horror 19; Bauchelain and Korbal Broach: Blood Follows; Malazan Book Of The Fallen: Gardens of the Moon; Short Stories/Novellas: The Devil Delivered; Short Story Collections: Ruin of Feathers.
What order should I read Steven Erikson's books?
We recommend reading Steven Erikson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Steven Erikson still writing new books?
Yes, Steven Erikson has 1 ongoing series: Witness.

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