Realm of the Elderlings Books in Order
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Start with Assassin's Apprentice (1995). The books are grouped in trilogies and tetralogies (Farseer, Liveship Traders, Tawny Man, Rain Wild Chronicles, Fitz and the Fool) and are best read in publication order, since characters and events carry across. Newest: Assassin's Fate (2017).
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Assassin's Apprentice(1995)
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Royal Assassin(1996)
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Assassin's Quest(1997)
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Ship of Magic(1998)
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The Mad Ship(1999)
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Ship of Destiny(2000)
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Fool's Errand(2001)
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The Golden Fool(2002)
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Fool's Fate(2003)
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Dragon Keeper(2009)
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Dragon Haven(2010)
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City of Dragons(2012)
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Blood of Dragons(2013)
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Fool's Assassin(2014)
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Fool's Quest(2015)
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Assassin's Fate(2017)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Realm of the Elderlings in?
Start with Assassin's Apprentice (1995). The books are grouped in trilogies and tetralogies (Farseer, Liveship Traders, Tawny Man, Rain Wild Chronicles, Fitz and the Fool) and are best read in publication order, since characters and events carry across.
How many books are in Realm of the Elderlings?
16 main books, published 1995–2017.
What is the latest Realm of the Elderlings book?
The newest book in our reading order for Realm of the Elderlings is "Assassin's Fate" (2017).
Can I read Realm of the Elderlings out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.