Robin Hobb · shared-universe
Realm of the Elderlings books in order
A connected fantasy cycle comprising the Farseer, Liveship Traders, Tawny Man, Rain Wild Chronicles, and Fitz and the Fool series.
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Publication order
- 1 Assassin's Apprentice
Book 1 · novel · 1995
Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and…
- 2 Royal Assassin
Book 2 · novel · 1996
Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible…
- 3 Assassin's Quest
Book 3 · novel · 1997
King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz--or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also…
- 4 Ship of Magic
Book 4 · novel · 1998
Bingtown is a hub of exotic trade and home to a merchant nobility famed for its liveships—rare vessels carved from wizardwood, which ripens magically into sentient awareness. Now the fortunes of one of Bingtown’s oldest families rest on…
- 5 The Mad Ship
Book 5 · novel · 1999
However, Vivacia has been captured by the pirate, ‘King’ Kennit, and is acquiring a keen bloodlust. Bingtown becomes embroiled in a violent political upheaval against the corrupt Jamaillian leader, while the fading fortunes of the Vestrit…
- 6 Ship of Destiny
Book 6 · novel · 2000
Robin Hobb has established herself as one of the masters of fantasy fiction And nowhere is that more apparent than in this powerful, poignant, swashbuckling epic of treachery, heroism, and humanity. The rousing conclusion to the Liveship…
- 7 Fool's Errand
Book 7 · novel · 2001
“Hobb’s fans won’t be disappointed with this latest installment. Fool’s Errand lives up to the legacy of the Farseer trilogy.”—Monroe News-Star Fitz and the Fool are reunited in the first book in the Tawny Man Trilogy—“a…
- 8 The Golden Fool
Book 8 · novel · 2002
This is the second in a new fantasy series from Robin Hobb, author of the bestselling Assassin trilogy. Fitz has succeeded in rescuing Prince Dutiful from the clutches of the Piebals rebels, and has returned with him to Buckkeep castle.
- 9 Fool's Fate
Book 9 · novel · 2003
'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin The thrilling conclusion to Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy.
- 10 Dragon Keeper
Book 10 · novel · 2009
- 11 Dragon Haven
Book 11 · novel · 2010
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Keeper returns with a second enthralling tale of dragons and humans, adventure and discovery, love and freedom. Centuries had passed since dragons last roamed the war-torn world of…
- 12 City of Dragons
Book 12 · novel · 2012
New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb returns to world of the Rain Wilds—called "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy" (Booklist)—in her epic fantasy adventure, City of Dragons. Continuing the enthralling journey she…
- 13 Blood of Dragons
Book 13 · novel · 2013
The final instalment of Robin Hobb's Sunday Times best-selling series The Rain Wild Chronicles.
- 14 The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince
Book 0 · novella · 2013 Optional
One of the darkest legends in the Realm of the Elderlings recounts the tale of the so-called Piebald Prince, a Witted pretender to the throne unseated by the actions of brave nobles so that the Farseer line could continue untainted. Now…
- 15 Fool's Assassin
Book 14 · novel · 2014
Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown. But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies…
- 16 Fool's Quest
Book 15 · novel · 2015
"Ranking alongside George R. R. Martin as a groundbreaking master of fantasy, New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb delivers the second book in her long-awaited Fitz and the Fool trilogy.The harrowing adventures of FitzChivalry…
- 17 Assassin's Fate
Book 16 · novel · 2017
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb’s Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool’s Assassin and Fool’s Quest “Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other…
