Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Golden Queen | 1994 | David Farland | Buy |
| 2 | Beyond the Gate | 1995 | David Farland | Buy |
| 3 | Lords of the Seventh Swarm | 2012 | David Farland | Buy |
The Golden Queen is a science fiction trilogy by David Farland. The first two books, The Golden Queen (1994) and Beyond the Gate (1995), were published back to back, while the third, Lords of the Seventh Swarm, did not arrive until 2012. The series takes a space opera approach, sending its characters on a quest across worlds.
The long gap between the second and third books reflects the shift in Farland’s focus to The Runelords during the intervening years. For readers who enjoy science fiction from the same author who wrote epic fantasy, The Golden Queen offers a look at Farland’s range beyond the genre he became best known for.