Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit Walker | 1991 | David Farland | Buy |
| 2 | Serpent Catch | 1991 | David Farland | Buy |
| 3 | Blade Kin | 1993 | David Farland | Buy |
| 4 | Path of the Hero | 1993 | David Farland | N/A |
| 5 | Path of the Crushed Heart | 1993 | David Farland | Buy |
The Serpent Catch series is one of David Farland’s earliest works, with five books published between 1991 and 1993. The series includes Spirit Walker, Serpent Catch, Blade Kin, Path of the Hero, and Path of the Crushed Heart. Set in a world where humanity has splintered into different subspecies, the books blend fantasy and science fiction.
As an early series, Serpent Catch shows Farland developing the world-building skills that would later define The Runelords. The compressed publication schedule, with all five books arriving in just three years, reflects the pace at which Farland worked throughout his career.