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Start with Prince of Fools and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Prince of Fools
Book 1 by Mark Lawrence • Published 2014
Prince Jalan Kendeth prefers wine and wagers to war, but a botched magical trap leaves him bound to Snorri ver Snagason, a grim Norse warrior. Forced into a journey across the Broken Empire, the cowardly Jal finds him...
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Ends with The Wheel of Osheim
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Book 1:Prince of Fools
Mark Lawrence • 2014
Prince Jalan Kendeth prefers wine and wagers to war, but a botched magical trap leaves him bound to Snorri ver Snagason, a grim Norse warrior. Forced into a journey across the Broken Empire, the cowardly Jal finds him...
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Book 2:The Liar’s Key
Mark Lawrence • 2015
Jalan and Snorri possess Loki’s key, an artefact able to open any door, even the one into death itself. Snorri is determined to use it to reach his murdered family, while Jal dreams of escape, but the Dead King and ot...
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Book 3:The Wheel of Osheim
Mark Lawrence • 2016
As the Wheel of Osheim turns and reality starts to fray, Jalan Kendeth is dragged toward the heart of an ending world. With Snorri’s fate entwined with his own and enemies both mortal and undead closing in, Jal has to...
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Red Queen S War FAQ
What is the best order to read the Red Queen S War series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Prince of Fools.
How many books are in the Red Queen S War series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Red Queen S War series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Red Queen S War series?
New readers should start with Prince of Fools, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Red Queen S War series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2014 to 2016.