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Demon Cycle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Demon Cycle 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 Demon Cycle series? Start with "The Warded Man / The Painted Man" (2008) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Demon Cycle reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Warded Man / The Painted Man
2008
The Desert Spear
2010
Brayan's Gold
2011
The Daylight War
2013
Messenger’s Legacy
2015
The Skull Throne
2015
The Core
2017
Barren
2018
The Great Bazaar and Other Stories
2010
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