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Dark Sun: Chronicles of Athas Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dark Sun: Chronicles of Athas books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Dark Sun: Chronicles of Athas series? Start with "The Brazen Gambit (By: Lynn Abbey)" (1994) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Dark Sun: Chronicles of Athas reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Brazen Gambit (By: Lynn Abbey)
1994
The Broken Blade
1995
Cinnabar Shadows (By: Lynn Abbey)
1995
The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King (By: Lynn Abbey)
1996
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