The Dark Tower Books in Order

This page lists the complete The Dark Tower reading order by Stephen King, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1982-2012

The Dark Tower Reading Order

01 The Gunslinger 1982 Buy

02 The Drawing of the Three 1987 Buy

03 The Waste Lands 1991 Buy

04 Wizard and Glass 1997 Buy

05 Wolves of the Calla 2003 Buy

06 Song of Susannah 2004 Buy

07 The Dark Tower 2004 Buy

08 The Wind Through the Keyhole 2012 Buy

09 The Complete Concordance(With: Robin Furth) 2012 Buy

The Dark Tower Books by Publication Order

1982 The Gunslinger #1

1987 The Drawing of the Three #2

1991 The Waste Lands #3

1997 Wizard and Glass #4

2003 Wolves of the Calla #5

2004 Song of Susannah #6

2004 The Dark Tower #7

2012 The Wind Through the Keyhole #8

2012 The Complete Concordance(With: Robin Furth) #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The Dark Tower reading order?

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

How many The Dark Tower books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 The Dark Tower books published across 1982-2012.

Who writes the The Dark Tower books?

The Dark Tower is listed as a book series by Stephen King.

Should I read The Dark Tower in publication order?

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

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