Authors and Dragons Origins books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Authors and Dragons Origins series?"

"There are four books in the Authors and Dragons Origins series, published between 2017 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Authors and Dragons Origins series?"

"The first book in the Authors and Dragons Origins series is The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster, published in 2017."

Q: "Do I need to listen to the Authors and Dragons podcast before reading these books?"

"No, you don't need to be familiar with the podcast. Each book is a standalone origin story for a different character, so they work on their own as short comic fantasy reads."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster	2017	Rick Gualtieri	Buy
2	The Silas Kane Scrolls	2018	Rick Gualtieri	Buy
3	Klaus Encounters: The Legend of Klaus Richter	2018	Rick Gualtieri	Buy
4	The True Confessions of Fandingo the Fantastical	2020	Rick Gualtieri	Buy

The Authors and Dragons Origins series grew out of the Authors and Dragons podcast, where Rick Gualtieri and fellow authors played tabletop RPGs together. Each book gives a comedic backstory to one of the characters from their game sessions, turning what started as improv sessions into full-blown fantasy novellas.

The four books cover characters like the absurdly named Brandon Thighmaster, the brooding Silas Kane, the legendary Klaus Richter, and the flamboyant Fandingo the Fantastical. Gualtieri brings the same brand of irreverent humor found in his other work, making these quick, entertaining reads for fans of comedy fantasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Authors and Dragons Origins series?

There are four books in the Authors and Dragons Origins series, published between 2017 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Authors and Dragons Origins series?

The first book in the Authors and Dragons Origins series is The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster, published in 2017.

Do I need to listen to the Authors and Dragons podcast before reading these books?

No, you don’t need to be familiar with the podcast. Each book is a standalone origin story for a different character, so they work on their own as short comic fantasy reads.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order