Reading Order
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Start with Knights of the Black and White and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Knights of the Black and White
Book 1 by Jack Whyte • Published 2006
Young knight Hugh de Payens survives the horrors of the First Crusade and joins a secret brotherhood convinced that dangerous truths lie hidden beneath Jerusalem. His search for those secrets, and for a faith he can l...
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Templar Trilogy reading order
Ends with Order in Chaos
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Book 1:Knights of the Black and White
Jack Whyte • 2006
Young knight Hugh de Payens survives the horrors of the First Crusade and joins a secret brotherhood convinced that dangerous truths lie hidden beneath Jerusalem. His search for those secrets, and for a faith he can l...
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Book 2:Standard of Honor
Jack Whyte • 2007
Templar knight Sir Henry St. Clair is summoned by Richard the Lionheart to join the campaign for the Holy Land. Marching east with his family and brothers‑in‑arms, he must navigate rival Crusader factions, siege warfa...
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Book 3:Order in Chaos
Jack Whyte • 2009
On Friday the thirteenth of October 1307, King Philip’s officers move to crush the Templars. Warned at the last moment, Sir William St. Clair escapes France with the Order’s treasure and a band of exiled knights, seek...
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Templar Trilogy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Templar Trilogy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Knights of the Black and White.
How many books are in the Templar Trilogy series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Templar Trilogy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Templar Trilogy series?
New readers should start with Knights of the Black and White, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Templar Trilogy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2006 to 2009.