The World of Riverside Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The World of Riverside books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Swordspoint
Buy on Amazon1987
The Fall of the Kings (With: Delia Sherman)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Privilege of the Sword
Buy on Amazon2006
Swords of Riverside
Buy on Amazon2006
The Man with the Knives
Buy on Amazon2010
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The recommended reading order for the The World of Riverside series is publication order: 1. Swordspoint (1987), 2. The Fall of the Kings (With: Delia Sherman) (2002), 3. The Privilege of the Sword (2006), 4. Swords of Riverside (2006), 5. The Man with the Knives (2010). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The World of Riverside series by Ellen Kushner contains 5 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The World of Riverside series is written by Ellen Kushner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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