Brak the Barbarian books

The Brak the Barbarian series by John Jakes is a sword and sorcery fantasy series following a northern barbarian on his journey to the golden kingdom of Dorada, published between 1968 and 1985.

Brak the Barbarian Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Brak the Barbarian 1968 Buy
Brak vs. The Sorceress / Witch of the Four Winds 1969 Buy
Brak vs. the Mark of the Demons 1969 Buy
When the Idols Walked 1978 Buy
The Fortunes of Brak 1985 Buy

Brak the Barbarian is a sword and sorcery character created by John Jakes, first appearing in 1968. The series follows Brak, a northern barbarian warrior, as he journeys south toward the golden kingdom of Dorada, fighting sorcerers, demons, and other threats along the way.

The five books were published between 1968 and 1985. Jakes wrote the Brak stories early in his career before becoming famous for his historical fiction sagas. The character is often compared to Robert E. Howard’s Conan, though Brak has his own distinct quest-based storyline driving the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brak the Barbarian written?

Brak the Barbarian has written five books in one series.

What was Brak the Barbarian's first book?

Brak the Barbarian’s first book is Brak the Barbarian, published in 1968.

Who created Brak the Barbarian?

Brak the Barbarian was created by John Jakes, who is better known for his historical fiction like the Kent Family Chronicles and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes wrote the Brak stories in the 1960s through 1980s as his contribution to the sword and sorcery genre popularized by Robert E. Howard’s Conan.

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