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Empire Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Empire Trilogy 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 Empire Trilogy series? Start with "Troubles" (1970) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Empire Trilogy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Troubles
1970

The Siege of Krishnapur
1973

The Singapore Grip
1978
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