The Runelords Books in Order

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

Updated 2026-06-22 / 10 books / 1998-2014

The Runelords Reading Order

01 The Runelords / The Sum of All Men 1998 Buy

02 Brotherhood of the Wolf 1999 Buy

03 Wizardborn 2001 Buy

04 Worldbinder 2001 Buy

05 The Lair of Bones 2002 Buy

06 Sons of the Oak 2006 Buy

07 The Wyrmling Horde 2008 Buy

08 Chaosbound 2009 Buy

09 Barbarians 2013 Buy

10 Ashes and Starlight 2014 Buy

The Runelords Books by Publication Order

1998 The Runelords / The Sum of All Men #1

1999 Brotherhood of the Wolf #2

2001 Wizardborn #3

2001 Worldbinder #4

2002 The Lair of Bones #5

2006 Sons of the Oak #6

2008 The Wyrmling Horde #7

2009 Chaosbound #8

2013 Barbarians #9

2014 Ashes and Starlight #10

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The Runelords reading order?

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

How many The Runelords books are there?

This catalog currently lists 10 The Runelords books published across 1998-2014.

Who writes the The Runelords books?

The Runelords is listed as a book series by David Farland.

Should I read The Runelords in publication order?

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

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