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Dread Empire's Fall Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dread Empire's Fall 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 Dread Empire's Fall series? Start with "The Praxis" (2002) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Dread Empire's Fall reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Praxis
2002
The Sundering
2003
Conventions of War
2005
Investments
2012
Impersonations
2016
The Accidental War
2018
Investments plus The Stickpin
2018
Fleet Elements
2020
Imperium Restored
2022
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