Author guide
Brian Staveley Books in Order
Brian Staveley is an American fantasy author who taught literature, philosophy, history, and religion before turning to fiction. He holds an MA in poetry from Boston University and lives in Vermont. His books include the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne trilogy, Skullsworn, and The Empire's Ruin.
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Brian Staveley's Newest Book
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The Emperor's Blades
The recommended starting point for the completed Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne.
The Empire's Ruin
The first novel in the Ashes of the Unhewn Throne series; it can be approached after the original trilogy.
Skullsworn
A standalone novel in the same world, suitable for readers seeking a separate entry point.
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Books by series
novel series · complete
Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
An epic fantasy trilogy about the children of the assassinated emperor of Annur and the forces competing for control of the empire.
novel series · ongoing
Ashes of the Unhewn Throne
An epic fantasy series set in the world of the Unhewn Throne several years after the original trilogy.
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Book 1 · novel · 2021
Outside the series
