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Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness 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 Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness series? Start with "The Silent Blade" (1998) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Silent Blade
1998
The Spine of the World
1999
Sea of Swords
2001
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