First Empire Books in Order

This page lists the complete First Empire reading order by Michael J. Sullivan, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 2016-2020

First Empire Reading Order

01 Age of Myth 2016 Buy

02 Little Wren and the Big Forest 2016 Buy

03 Age of Swords 2017 Buy

04 Age of War 2018 Buy

05 Age of Legend 2019 Buy

06 Pile of Bones 2019 Buy

07 Age of Death 2020 Buy

08 Age of Empyre 2020 Buy

First Empire Books by Publication Order

2016 Age of Myth #1

2016 Little Wren and the Big Forest #2

2017 Age of Swords #3

2018 Age of War #4

2019 Age of Legend #5

2019 Pile of Bones #6

2020 Age of Death #7

2020 Age of Empyre #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct First Empire reading order?

The First Empire reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many First Empire books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 First Empire books published across 2016-2020.

Who writes the First Empire books?

First Empire is listed as a book series by Michael J. Sullivan.

Should I read First Empire in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read First Empire. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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