Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series?"

"There are four books in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series, published between 1977 and 1981."

Q: "What is the first book in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series?"

"The first book in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series is Lord Foul's Bane, published in 1977."

Q: "What is the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant about?"

"The first trilogy — Lord Foul's Bane, The Illearth War, and The Power That Preserves — follows Thomas Covenant, a leper who is transported to a magical world called the Land, where he must confront the evil Lord Foul despite his refusal to believe any of it is real. Gilden-Fire (1981) is a companion novella."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Lord Foul’s Bane	1977	Thomas Covenant	Buy
2	The Illearth War	1977	Thomas Covenant	Buy
3	The Power That Preserves	1977	Thomas Covenant	Buy
4	Gilden-Fire	1981	Thomas Covenant	Buy

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is the opening trilogy of Stephen R. Donaldson’s epic fantasy saga. Lord Foul’s Bane, The Illearth War, and The Power That Preserves were all published in 1977, establishing the story of Thomas Covenant — a bitter, isolated leper who finds himself in a magical world that treats him as a hero while he insists none of it is real.

The trilogy’s originality lies in its protagonist: Covenant is no noble swordsman but a deeply flawed man whose inability to trust the world around him drives much of the conflict. Gilden-Fire (1981) is a companion novella set during the events of The Illearth War, adding a scene that was cut from the original publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series?

There are four books in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series, published between 1977 and 1981.

What is the first book in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series?

The first book in the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant series is Lord Foul’s Bane, published in 1977.

What is the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant about?

The first trilogy — Lord Foul’s Bane, The Illearth War, and The Power That Preserves — follows Thomas Covenant, a leper who is transported to a magical world called the Land, where he must confront the evil Lord Foul despite his refusal to believe any of it is real. Gilden-Fire (1981) is a companion novella.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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