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Red Dragon Rising Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Red Dragon Rising 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 Red Dragon Rising series? Start with "Shadows of War" (2009) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Red Dragon Rising reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Shadows of War
2009
Edge of War
2010
Shock of War
2012
Blood of War
2013
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