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Sword Of Truth Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sword Of Truth 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 Sword Of Truth series? Start with "Wizard's First Rule" (1994) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Sword Of Truth reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Wizard's First Rule
1994
Stone of Tears
1995
Blood of the Fold
1996
Temple of the Winds
1998
Debt of Bones
1998
Soul of the Fire
1999
Faith of the Fallen
2000
The Pillars of Creation
2001
Naked Empire
2003
Chainfire
2004
Phantom
2006
Confessor
2007
The Omen Machine
2011
The First Confessor
2012
The Third Kingdom
2012
Severed Souls
2014
Warheart
2015
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