Pawn of Prophecy
The standard entry point to The Belgariad, Eddings's foundational fantasy sequence.
Author guide
David Eddings Books in Order
David Carroll Eddings (1931–2009) was an American novelist from Spokane, Washington. He published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, then established his career in epic fantasy with The Belgariad and its sequel The Malloreon, followed by The Elenium, The Tamuli, and The Dreamers. His wife, Leigh Eddings, collaborated on his books from the beginning and was credited as co-author on his later works, beginning with Belgarath the Sorcerer. Eddings also wrote contemporary novels and standalone fantasy, as well as The Rivan Codex, a collection of world-building material and essays related to The Belgariad and The Malloreon.
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Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The Diamond Throne
The first volume of The Elenium and the best entry to the Sparhawk books.
The Elder Gods
The first volume of The Dreamers, the later fantasy series co-authored with Leigh Eddings.
High Hunt
Eddings's first published novel and a standalone choice for readers interested in his contemporary fiction.
Read in order
Books by series
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The Belgariad and The Malloreon
A connected fantasy sequence comprising The Belgariad, its sequel The Malloreon, and three related books co-authored with Leigh Eddings.
- 1 Pawn of ProphecyAmazon ↗
Book 1.1 · novel · 1982
- 2
Queen of SorceryAmazon ↗Book 1.2 · novel · 1982
- 3
Magician's GambitAmazon ↗Book 1.3 · novel · 1983
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Castle of WizardryAmazon ↗Book 1.4 · novel · 1984
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Enchanters' End GameAmazon ↗Book 1.5 · novel · 1984
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Guardians of the WestAmazon ↗Book 2.1 · novel · 1987
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King of the MurgosAmazon ↗Book 2.2 · novel · 1988
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Demon Lord of KarandaAmazon ↗Book 2.3 · novel · 1988
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Sorceress of DarshivaAmazon ↗Book 2.4 · novel · 1989
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The Seeress of KellAmazon ↗Book 2.5 · novel · 1991
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Belgarath the SorcererAmazon ↗Book 3.1 · novel · 1995
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Polgara the SorceressAmazon ↗Book 3.2 · novel · 1997
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The Rivan CodexAmazon ↗Book 3.3 · collection · 1998
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The Belgariad
A five-volume epic fantasy series following Garion and his companions in a struggle involving ancient gods, magic, and the fate of the world.
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Related Books of The Belgariad and The Malloreon
Three separately published companion works expanding the history, biographies, and background of the Belgariad and Malloreon setting.
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The Elenium and The Tamuli
A connected fantasy sequence centered on the Pandion Knight Sparhawk and comprising The Elenium and its sequel The Tamuli.
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The Elenium
A three-volume fantasy series featuring Sparhawk, a Pandion Knight, amid political and supernatural conflict.
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The Dreamers
A four-volume fantasy series co-authored with Leigh Eddings about a war between the Elder Gods and their allies and the Vlagh.
Outside the series
