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A Time of Dragons Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of A Time of Dragons books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the A Time of Dragons series? Start with "Once There Were Heroes" (2023) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete A Time of Dragons reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Once There Were Heroes
2023
In the Shadow of Kings
2024
The Last Ballad of Hope
2025
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