The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) Books in Order
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Start with The Last Kingdom (2004). Uhtred's story runs continuously through all thirteen books, so read them in order. Newest: War Lord (2020).
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The Last Kingdom(2004)
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The Pale Horseman(2005)
- 3.
The Lords of the North(2006)
- 4.
Sword Song(2007)
- 5.
The Burning Land(2009)
- 6.
Death of Kings(2011)
- 7.
The Pagan Lord(2013)
- 8.
The Empty Throne(2014)
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Warriors of the Storm(2015)
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The Flame Bearer(2016)
- 11.
War of the Wolf(2018)
- 12.
Sword of Kings(2019)
- 13.
War Lord(2020)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) in?
Start with The Last Kingdom (2004). Uhtred's story runs continuously through all thirteen books, so read them in order.
How many books are in The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom)?
13 main books, published 2004–2020.
What is the latest The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) book?
The newest book in our reading order for The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) is "War Lord" (2020).
Can I read The Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.