Into Darkness
Reading Order.
Start Into Darkness by Navessa Allen with "LIGHTS OUT", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.
The complete reading order for the Into Darkness series by Navessa Allen. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with "LIGHTS OUT" and follow the publication order below.
Community Consensus
"The overwhelming consensus, particularly regarding the highly detailed Malazan reading order, is to start with the main chronological sequence (Gardens of the Moon) and proceed through the primary ten books in order of release. Prequel novels (like Forge of Darkness) and companion series (like the Esslemont novels) should be held off until the main series is completed, as they rely heavily on prior knowledge or contain spoilers. For Dragonlance, the core novels (Chronicles 1-3, Legends, Dragons of Summer Flame) are the required starting path."
Start with Gardens of the Moon (Book 1 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen). Follow the main sequence (1-10) before attempting prequels or tie-in novels. For maximum safety, read all 10 Erikson novels first, then the Esslemont books.
At a Glance
- First Book:LIGHTS OUT
- Latest Book:CAUGHT UP
- Timeline:2024 - 2025
Complete Series Reading Order
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What order should I read Into Darkness in?
Start with "LIGHTS OUT" (2024) and follow the publication order listed on this page.
How many books are in Into Darkness?
2 main books, published 2024–2025.