Mark Lawrence · trilogy
The Red Queen's War books in order
A darkly comic fantasy trilogy following Jalan Kendeth and Snorri ver Snagason in the same world as The Broken Empire.
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Publication order
- 1 Prince of Fools
Book 1 · novel · 2014
Her grandson Jalan Kendeth is a coward, a cheat and a womaniser; and tenth in line to the throne. While his grandmother shapes the destiny of millions, Prince Jalan pursues his debauched pleasures. Until he gets entangled with Snorri ver…
- 2 The Liar's Key
Book 2 · novel · 2015
From the critically-acclaimed author of PRINCE OF FOOLS comes the second volume of the brilliant new epic fantasy series, THE RED QUEEN'S WAR. 'If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all…
- 3 The Wheel of Osheim
Book 3 · novel · 2016
All the horrors of Hell stand between Snorri Ver Snagason and the rescue of his family, if indeed the dead can be rescued. For Jalan Kendeth, getting back out alive and with Loki's key is all that matters. Loki's creation can open any…
- 4 The New World
Book 3.5 · novella · 2023 Optional
This is the novella that appeared in omnibus for Jalan and Snorri's trilogy. It's a 25,000 word story that takes place after that trilogy and was the start of a sequel I was writing but put aside in favour of other projects. It covers a…
- 5 The Red Queen's Ward
Book companion · novella · 2026 Optional
- 6 The Devil You Know
Book companion · short-story-collection · 2021 Optional
