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Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone 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 Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone series? Start with "Into the Void (By: Nigel Findley)" (1991) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Into the Void (By: Nigel Findley)
1991

Prince of Lies (By: James Lowder)
1993

Once Around the Realms (By: Brian Thomsen)
1995

Escape from Undermountain (By: Mark Anthony)
1996

The Mage in the Iron Mask (By: Brian Thomsen)
1996

The Council of Blades (By: Paul Kidd)
1996

Evermeet: Island of Elves (By: Elaine Cunningham)
1998

The Shadow Stone (By: Richard Baker)
1998

Silverfall
1999

We Three Dragons
2005

Dawnbringer (By: Samantha Henderson)
2011

Sandstorm (By: Christopher Rowe)
2011

Prince of Ravens (By: Richard Baker)
2012

The Rose of Sarifal (By: Paulina Claiborne)
2012

Venom in Her Veins (By: Tim Pratt)
2012
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