The Two of Swords books in order

The Two of Swords is a serialized epic fantasy about a seemingly endless war between two empires, told through shifting perspectives.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Two of Swords, Volume One 2017 Tom Holt Buy
2 The Two of Swords, Volume Two 2017 Tom Holt Buy
3 The Two of Swords, Volume Three 2017 Tom Holt Buy

Published under the K.J. Parker name, The Two of Swords follows a war between two nearly identical empires that has ground on for so long that nobody quite remembers why it started. Each section shifts to a different character caught up in the conflict, from soldiers and spies to craftsmen and card players.

The serialized structure gives the story a mosaic quality, with each piece adding a new angle on the same sprawling war. The three collected volumes bring the full narrative together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Two of Swords series?

There are three books in the The Two of Swords series, published in 2017.

What is the first book in the The Two of Swords series?

The first book in the The Two of Swords series is The Two of Swords, Volume One, published in 2017.

Was The Two of Swords originally published as a serial?

Yes, it was first released as a series of short episodes before being collected into three volumes in 2017.

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