Fallen Kings books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Fallen Kings series?"

"There are two books in the Fallen Kings series, published between 2011 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Fallen Kings series?"

"The first book in the Fallen Kings series is The Sworn, published in 2011."

Q: "Do I need to read Chronicles of the Necromancer before Fallen Kings?"

"Yes. The Fallen Kings duology is a direct sequel to the four Chronicles of the Necromancer novels. The Sworn (2011) and The Dread (2012) continue the story of Tris Drayke and the other major characters from that series, and the plot builds directly on events from the earlier books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Sworn	2011	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
2	The Dread	2012	Gail Z. Martin	Buy

The Fallen Kings duology picks up where Chronicles of the Necromancer left off. The Sworn (2011) follows Tris Drayke and his allies as a new threat emerges that is even more dangerous than the enemies they defeated in the original series. Ancient powers are stirring, and the alliances Tris built are tested as old enemies return and new ones appear.

The Dread (2012) brings the story to its conclusion, with the fate of the kingdom hanging on whether Tris and his companions can stop the forces arrayed against them. The two books expand the world Martin built in the original quartet, introducing new characters and political factions while giving existing characters like Jonmarc Vahanian larger roles. Together with Chronicles of the Necromancer, the Fallen Kings books form a six-book saga set in the same world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fallen Kings series?

There are two books in the Fallen Kings series, published between 2011 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Fallen Kings series?

The first book in the Fallen Kings series is The Sworn, published in 2011.

Do I need to read Chronicles of the Necromancer before Fallen Kings?

Yes. The Fallen Kings duology is a direct sequel to the four Chronicles of the Necromancer novels. The Sworn (2011) and The Dread (2012) continue the story of Tris Drayke and the other major characters from that series, and the plot builds directly on events from the earlier books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order