Exordium Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Exordium books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Phoenix in Flight
Buy on Amazon1993
Ruler of Naught
Buy on Amazon1993
A Prison Unsought
Buy on Amazon1994
The Rifter's Covenant
Buy on Amazon1995
The Thrones of Kronos
Buy on Amazon1996
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The recommended reading order for the Exordium series is publication order: 1. The Phoenix in Flight (1993), 2. Ruler of Naught (1993), 3. A Prison Unsought (1994), 4. The Rifter's Covenant (1995), 5. The Thrones of Kronos (1996). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Exordium series by Sherwood Smith contains 5 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Exordium series is written by Sherwood Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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