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Start with Conan the Invincible and continue through all 8 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Conan the Invincible
Book 1 by Robert Jordan • Published 1982
Young Conan takes what seems like a simple burglary job in Zamora and ends up caught between a renegade necromancer and a cabal of rival sorcerers. To survive he must raid a king’s palace, escape a demon‑haunted fortr...
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Conan reading order
Ends with The Conan Chronicles
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Book 1:Conan the Invincible
Robert Jordan • 1982
Young Conan takes what seems like a simple burglary job in Zamora and ends up caught between a renegade necromancer and a cabal of rival sorcerers. To survive he must raid a king’s palace, escape a demon‑haunted fortr...
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Book 2:Conan The Defender
Robert Jordan • 1982
In decadent Nemedia, Conan stumbles into a conspiracy to overthrow the king and a magical sword that drives men mad. Hunted by rebels, sorcerers, and city guards alike, he raises a company of mercenaries and storms th...
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Book 3:Conan the Triumphant
Robert Jordan • 1983
Leading a free company into the Ophirean capital, Conan is hired by the alluring Lady Synelle, unaware she serves a forgotten demon‑god. As factions vie for the throne, he has to outfight rival mercenaries, thieves, a...
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Book 4:Conan the Unconquered
Robert Jordan • 1983
An ambitious sorcerer seeking to raise an army of undead draws Conan into a web of assassins, cursed jewels, and chaos‑warped magic. Battling across deserts and besieged cities, the Cimmerian has to stop a catastrophe...
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Book 5:Conan the Victorious
Robert Jordan • 1984
Fleeing false accusations, Conan journeys east to Vendhya in search of an antidote to a mysterious poison. Court intrigue, a seductive noblewoman, and demon‑guarded royal tombs all stand between him and survival as ri...
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Book 6:Conan the Magnificent
Robert Jordan • 1984
Hired to hunt a legendary dragon in the Kezankian Mountains, Conan finds himself trapped between Brythunian villagers, Zamoran soldiers, and a priest who serves the beast as a god. The quest for three enchanted rubies...
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Book 7:Conan the Destroyer
Robert Jordan • 1984
Summoned to Shadizar, Conan is promised the return of his lost love if he escorts a princess on a quest for a magical gem and a god’s horn. Betrayals, monstrous guardians, and an awakened deity turn the bargain into a...
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Book 8:The Conan Chronicles
Robert Jordan • 1995
This omnibus collects Conan the Invincible, Conan The Defender, and Conan the Unconquered in one volume, showcasing Jordan’s early sword‑and‑sorcery work. It follows Conan through palace coups, sorcerous strongholds,...
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Conan FAQ
What is the best order to read the Conan series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Conan the Invincible.
How many books are in the Conan series?
There are 8 books currently listed in the Conan series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Conan series?
New readers should start with Conan the Invincible, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Conan series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1982 to 1995.