Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales books in order

The Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series by Michael A. Stackpole is a 73-book series running from 1999 to 2021, starting with The Glass Prison.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Glass Prison 1999 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
2 Pathfinder Tales: Prince of Wolves 2010 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
3 Pathfinder Tales: Winter Witch 2010 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
4 Noble Sacrifice 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
5 Certainty 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
6 Winter Witch 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
7 Plague of Shadows 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
8 Blood of the City 2012 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
9 A Lesson in Taxonomy 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
10 Husks 2011 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
11 Death’s Heretic 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
12 Faithful Servants 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
13 The Perfumer’s Apprentice 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
14 The Crusader Road 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
15 Krunzle the Quick 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
16 Song of the Serpent 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
17 Mother Bears 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
18 Hell or High Water 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
19 Nightglass 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
20 A Tomb of Winter’s Plunder 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
21 Fingers of Death—No, Doom! 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
22 Bastard, Sword 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
23 Pirate’s Honor 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
24 Stargazer 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
25 King of Chaos 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
26 The Fencing Master 2013 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
27 Stalking the Beast 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
28 In Red Rune Canyon 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
29 Killing Time 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
30 Proper Villains 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
31 Misery’s Mirror 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
32 The Dagger of Trust 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
33 Boar and Rabbit 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
34 The Tides of Blood! 2014 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
35 Undead Unleashed 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
36 Nightblade 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
37 Pirate’s Promise 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
38 Firesoul 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
39 Forge of Ashes 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
40 Liar’s Island 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
41 Beyond the Pool of Stars 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
42 Bloodbound 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
43 Pirate’s Prophecy 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
44 Hellknight 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
45 Liar’s Bargain 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
46 Shy Knives 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
47 The Shroud of Four Silences 2021 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
48 Dark Tapestry 2009 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
49 Hell’s Pawns 2009 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
50 Prince of Wolves 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
51 The Lost Pathfinder 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
52 The Secret of the Rose and Glove 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
53 Lord of Penance 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
54 Master of Devils 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
55 The Ghosts of Broken Blades 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
56 The Illusionist 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
57 Two Pieces of Tarnished Silver 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
58 A Passage to Absalom 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
59 Called to Darkness 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
60 City of the Fallen Sky 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
61 Plow and Sword 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
62 Queen of Thorns 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
63 Best Served Cold 2013 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
64 Liar’s Blade 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
65 The Wizard’s Mask 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
66 Reign of Stars 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
67 Skinwalkers 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
68 The Redemption Engine 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
69 Lord of Runes 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
70 Reaper’s Eye 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
71 Starspawn 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
72 Gears of Faith 2017 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
73 Through The Gate in the Sea 2017 Michael A. Stackpole Buy

The Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series by Michael A. Stackpole spans 73 books published between 1999 and 2017, making it one of the larger fantasy tie-in collections in the genre. It opens with The Glass Prison in 1999, then picks up again with a wave of short fiction and novels from 2009 onward, including early entries like Dark Tapestry and Hell’s Pawns before expanding rapidly through 2010 and beyond.

The breadth of the series is reflected in its range of titles — from Pirate’s Honor and Pirate’s Promise to Death’s Heretic, Hellknight, and Forge of Ashes — suggesting storylines that stretch across maritime adventures, undead conflicts, and knightly orders. Several sub-arcs appear across the run, including a Liar trilogy (Liar’s Blade, Liar’s Island, Liar’s Bargain) and a Pirate trilogy, giving readers connected threads to follow within the larger collection.

The series closes out in 2017 with Gears of Faith and Through The Gate in the Sea, with one later addition, The Shroud of Four Silences, appearing in 2021. Readers new to the series can start at the beginning with The Glass Prison or pick up any of the standalone novels — many entries work on their own while rewarding readers who have followed the broader world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series?

There are 73 books in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series, published between 1999 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series?

The first book in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series is The Glass Prison, published in 1999.

Do you need to read the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales books in order?

Reading the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series in publication order starting with The Glass Prison (1999) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the 73 books.

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