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The Sword of the Spirits Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Sword of the Spirits 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 The Sword of the Spirits series? Start with "The Prince in Waiting" (1970) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete The Sword of the Spirits reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Prince in Waiting
1970
Beyond the Burning Lands
1971
The Sword of the Spirits
1972
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