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Reading order

Forgotten Realms: Elminster Books in Order

This page lists the complete Forgotten Realms: Elminster reading order by Ed Greenwood, 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 / 1992-2016

Forgotten Realms: Elminster Reading Order

01 Elminster: The Making of a Mage 1992 Buy
02 Elminster in Myth Drannor 1997 Buy
03 The Temptation of Elminster 1998 Buy
04 Elminster in Hell 2001 Buy
05 Elminster's Daughter 2004 Buy
06 Elminster Ascending 2010 Buy
07 Spellstorm 2015 Buy
08 Death Masks 2016 Buy

Forgotten Realms: Elminster Books by Publication Order

1992 Elminster: The Making of a Mage #1
1997 Elminster in Myth Drannor #2
1998 The Temptation of Elminster #3
2001 Elminster in Hell #4
2004 Elminster's Daughter #5
2010 Elminster Ascending #6
2015 Spellstorm #7
2016 Death Masks #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Forgotten Realms: Elminster reading order?

The Forgotten Realms: Elminster reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Forgotten Realms: Elminster books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Forgotten Realms: Elminster books published across 1992-2016.

Who writes the Forgotten Realms: Elminster books?

Forgotten Realms: Elminster is listed as a book series by Ed Greenwood.

Should I read Forgotten Realms: Elminster in publication order?

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

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