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Exalted Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Exalted 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 Exalted series? Start with "A Day Dark as Night" (2004) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Exalted reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Day Dark as Night
2004
Relic of the Dawn (By: David Niall Wilson)
2004
In Northern Twilight (By: Jess Hartley)
2004
Pillar of the Sun
2005
A Shadow Over Heaven's Eye (By: Tim Waggoner)
2005
The Carnelian Flame (By: Aaron Rosenberg)
2005
Return of the Scarlet Empress
2009
False Images (By: Aaron Rosenberg)
2019
Facets of Truth: An Exalted Lunars Novella (By: Aaron Rosenberg)
2023
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