Old Kingdom Books in Order

This page lists the complete Old Kingdom reading order by Garth Nix, 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 / 1995-2021

Old Kingdom Reading Order

01 Sabriel 1995 Buy

02 Lirael 2001 Buy

03 Abhorsen 2003 Buy

04 The Creature in the Case 2005 Buy

05 Clairel 2014 Buy

07 Doctor Crake Crosses the Wall 2016 Buy

08 Goldenhand 2016 Buy

09 Terciel and Elinor 2021 Buy

Old Kingdom Books by Publication Order

1995 Sabriel #1

2001 Lirael #2

2003 Abhorsen #3

2005 The Creature in the Case #4

2014 Clairel #5

2016 Doctor Crake Crosses the Wall #7

2016 Goldenhand #8

2021 Terciel and Elinor #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Old Kingdom reading order?

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

How many Old Kingdom books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Old Kingdom books published across 1995-2021.

Who writes the Old Kingdom books?

Old Kingdom is listed as a book series by Garth Nix.

Should I read Old Kingdom in publication order?

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

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