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Jao Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jao 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 Jao series? Start with "The Course of Empire (By: K.D. Wentworth)" (2003) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Jao reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Course of Empire (By: K.D. Wentworth)
2003
The Crucible of Empire (By: K.D. Wentworth)
2010
The Span of Empire (With: David Carrico)
2016
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