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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Praxis
Buy on Amazon2002
The Sundering
Buy on Amazon2003
Conventions of War
Buy on Amazon2005
Investments
Buy on Amazon2012
Impersonations
Buy on Amazon2016
The Accidental War
Buy on Amazon2018
Investments plus The Stickpin
Buy on Amazon2018
Fleet Elements
Buy on Amazon2020
Imperium Restored
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dread Empire's Fall series is publication order: 1. The Praxis (2002), 2. The Sundering (2003), 3. Conventions of War (2005), 4. Investments (2012), 5. Impersonations (2016), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dread Empire's Fall series by Walter Jon Williams contains 9 books. The series began in 2002 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dread Empire's Fall series is written by Walter Jon Williams. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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