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Urth: Book of the New Sun Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Urth: Book of the New Sun 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 Urth: Book of the New Sun series? Start with "The Shadow of the Torturer" (1980) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Urth: Book of the New Sun reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Shadow of the Torturer
1980
The Claw of the Conciliator
1981
The Sword of the Lictor
1982
The Citadel of the Autarch
1983
The Urth of the New Sun
1987
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