Dread Empire Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dread Empire books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Shadow of All Night Falling
Buy on Amazon1979
October's Baby
Buy on Amazon1980
All Darkness Met
Buy on Amazon1980
The Fire in His Hands
Buy on Amazon1984
With Mercy Toward None
Buy on Amazon1985
Reap the East Wind
Buy on Amazon1987
An Ill Fate Marshalling
Buy on Amazon1988
A Path to Coldness of Heart
Buy on Amazon2012
Wrath of Kings
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dread Empire series is publication order: 1. A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979), 2. October's Baby (1980), 3. All Darkness Met (1980), 4. The Fire in His Hands (1984), 5. With Mercy Toward None (1985), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dread Empire series by Glen Cook contains 9 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dread Empire series is written by Glen Cook. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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