Reading Order
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Start with Doomstalker and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Doomstalker
Book 1 by Glen Cook • Published 1985
Opening the Darkwar trilogy, Doomstalker introduces a harsh alien world ruled by silth witches and follows a young huntress drawn into their ranks, where she discovers both the reach of their power and the first hints...
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Darkwar reading order
Ends with Ceremony
- 1

Book 1:Doomstalker
Glen Cook • 1985
Opening the Darkwar trilogy, Doomstalker introduces a harsh alien world ruled by silth witches and follows a young huntress drawn into their ranks, where she discovers both the reach of their power and the first hints...
- 2

Book 2:Warlock
Glen Cook • 1985
The middle Darkwar book deepens the conflict as the newly risen witch challenges entrenched silth hierarchies and tries to prepare her world for external threats, even while political rivals see opportunity in every c...
- 3

Book 3:Ceremony
Glen Cook • 1986
The concluding Darkwar novel sees the alien world’s witch hierarchy and frontier clans forced to face the northern invasion head-on, as the once-outsider witch who rose from the margins must decide whether to preserve...
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Darkwar FAQ
What is the best order to read the Darkwar series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Doomstalker.
How many books are in the Darkwar series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Darkwar series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Darkwar series?
New readers should start with Doomstalker, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Darkwar series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1985 to 1986.