Malazan Empire Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Malazan Empire books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Night of Knives
Buy on Amazon2004
Return of the Crimson Guard
Buy on Amazon2008
Stonewielder
Buy on Amazon2010
Orb Sceptre Throne
Buy on Amazon2012
Blood and Bone
Buy on Amazon2012
Assail
Buy on Amazon2013
Forge of the High Mage
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Malazan Empire series is publication order: 1. Night of Knives (2004), 2. Return of the Crimson Guard (2008), 3. Stonewielder (2010), 4. Orb Sceptre Throne (2012), 5. Blood and Bone (2012), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Malazan Empire series by Ian C. Esslemont contains 7 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Malazan Empire series is written by Ian C. Esslemont. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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