Brak the Barbarian books in order

The complete reading order for the Brak the Barbarian series by John Jakes, a five-book sword and sorcery fantasy about a barbarian warrior's quest for Dorada.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Brak the Barbarian 1968 Brak the Barbarian Buy
2 Brak vs. The Sorceress / Witch of the Four Winds 1969 Brak the Barbarian Buy
3 Brak vs. the Mark of the Demons 1969 Brak the Barbarian Buy
4 When the Idols Walked 1978 Brak the Barbarian Buy
5 The Fortunes of Brak 1985 Brak the Barbarian Buy

The Brak the Barbarian series by John Jakes is a five-book sword and sorcery series published between 1968 and 1985. The books follow Brak, a barbarian from the frozen north, on his quest to reach the legendary kingdom of Dorada.

Starting with Brak the Barbarian (1968), the series continues with Brak vs. The Sorceress, Brak vs. the Mark of the Demons, When the Idols Walked, and The Fortunes of Brak. Each book pits Brak against supernatural foes and dangerous environments as he pushes ever southward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Brak the Barbarian series?

There are five books in the Brak the Barbarian series, published between 1968 and 1985.

What is the first book in the Brak the Barbarian series?

The first book in the Brak the Barbarian series is Brak the Barbarian, published in 1968.

What is Brak the Barbarian about?

Brak the Barbarian follows a massive northern barbarian on his long journey to reach the golden kingdom of Dorada in the south. Along the way he encounters witches, demons, and dark magic. The series draws on the sword and sorcery tradition established by Robert E. Howard and Fritz Leiber.

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