The Runes of Issalia books in order

The Runes of Issalia series by Jeffrey L. Kohanek is a five-book epic fantasy that launched his interconnected fictional world.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Runes of Issalia Bonus Box Set: Complete Epic Series Special Edition 2018 Jeffrey L. Kohanek N/A
2 The Buried Symbol 2016 Jeffrey L. Kohanek Buy
3 The Emblem Throne 2016 Jeffrey L. Kohanek Buy
4 An Empire in Runes 2017 Jeffrey L. Kohanek Buy
5 Rogue Legacy 2018 Jeffrey L. Kohanek Buy

The Runes of Issalia was Jeffrey L. Kohanek’s starting point, the series that built the foundation for everything that followed. The Buried Symbol (2016) introduced the world, and The Emblem Throne, An Empire in Runes, and Rogue Legacy expanded it through 2018.

The series established the magical rune system, political structures, and character lineages that Kohanek would develop across multiple follow-up series. A bonus box set edition collected the complete series for readers coming to it after discovering the later Wizardoms books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Runes of Issalia series?

There are five books in the The Runes of Issalia series, published between 2016 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Runes of Issalia series?

The first book in the The Runes of Issalia series is Runes of Issalia Bonus Box Set: Complete Epic Series Special Edition, published in 2018.

Is Runes of Issalia the first series in Kohanek's world?

Yes, starting with The Buried Symbol (2016), the Runes of Issalia series was Kohanek’s debut and established the world that would later expand into the Wardens of Issalia and Wizardoms series.

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