Does this page include every Ian C. Esslemont book?

This catalog lists the Ian C. Esslemont books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Ian C. Esslemont series listed separately?

Yes. Each Ian C. Esslemont series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Ian C. Esslemont books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Ian C. Esslemont Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Ian C. Esslemont books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Ian C. Esslemont bibliography.

Find every Ian C. Esslemont book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 10 books / 2 series

Canadian author Ian C. Esslemont is best known for the Malazan Empire fantasy series, co-created with Steven Erikson. His novels have sold millions of copies worldwide, solidifying his legacy in epic fantasy. This page provides the Ian C. Esslemont books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All Ian C. Esslemont Books in Chronological Order

2004 Night of Knives POoMEB / 1 Buy

2008 Return of the Crimson Guard POoMEB / 2 Buy

2010 Stonewielder POoMEB / 3 Buy

2012 Orb Sceptre Throne POoMEB / 4 Buy

2012 Blood and Bone POoMEB / 5 Buy

2013 Assail POoMEB / 6 Buy

2016 Dancer's Lament POoPtAB / 1 Buy

2017 Deadhouse Landing POoPtAB / 2 Buy

2019 Kellanved's Reach POoPtAB / 3 Buy

2023 Forge of the High Mage POoPtAB / 4 Buy

Ian C. Esslemont Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Malazan Empire Books in Reading Order 6 books / 2004-2013

01 Night of Knives 2004 Buy

02 Return of the Crimson Guard 2008 Buy

03 Stonewielder 2010 Buy

04 Orb Sceptre Throne 2012 Buy

05 Blood and Bone 2012 Buy

06 Assail 2013 Buy

Path to Ascendancy Books in Reading Order 4 books / 2016-2023

01 Dancer's Lament 2016 Buy

02 Deadhouse Landing 2017 Buy

03 Kellanved's Reach 2019 Buy

04 Forge of the High Mage 2023 Buy

Where to start with Ian C. Esslemont

What is the best order to read Ian C. Esslemont books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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