Fire of Heaven books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Fire of Heaven series?"

"There are five books in the Fire of Heaven series, published between 1997 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Fire of Heaven series?"

"The first book in the Fire of Heaven series is Across the Face of the World, published in 2004."

Q: "How long did it take Russell Kirkpatrick to write the Fire of Heaven trilogy?"

"Kirkpatrick spent 16 years writing Across the Face of the World, the first book in the trilogy. The series was originally published in New Zealand in the late 1990s before being picked up for international publication in the 2000s."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Across the Face of the World	2004	Russell Kirkpatrick	Buy
2	Threshold	1997	Russell Kirkpatrick	N/A
3	In the Earth Abides the Flame	2004	Russell Kirkpatrick	Buy
4	Fire of Heaven	1999	Russell Kirkpatrick	N/A
5	The Right Hand of God	2005	Russell Kirkpatrick	Buy

The Fire of Heaven trilogy is Russell Kirkpatrick’s debut fantasy series. He spent 16 years writing the first book, Across the Face of the World. The trilogy was originally published in New Zealand, starting with Threshold (1997), before being released internationally in the 2000s by Orbit Books. The series includes Across the Face of the World, In the Earth Abides the Flame, and The Right Hand of God.

Kirkpatrick’s background as a professional cartographer shows in the detailed maps he drew for the series. The worldbuilding reflects years of careful geographic and cultural planning. The Fire of Heaven trilogy established Kirkpatrick as a notable voice in New Zealand fantasy fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fire of Heaven series?

There are five books in the Fire of Heaven series, published between 1997 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Fire of Heaven series?

The first book in the Fire of Heaven series is Across the Face of the World, published in 2004.

How long did it take Russell Kirkpatrick to write the Fire of Heaven trilogy?

Kirkpatrick spent 16 years writing Across the Face of the World, the first book in the trilogy. The series was originally published in New Zealand in the late 1990s before being picked up for international publication in the 2000s.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order