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Chaoswar Saga Books in Order

3 Books
2011 – 2013 Published
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01
A Kingdom Besieged
A Kingdom Besieged
2011
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02
A Crown Imperiled
A Crown Imperiled
2012
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03
Magician's End
Magician's End
2013
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Recommended Reading Path

The Chaoswar Saga is the tenth and final subseries of Raymond E. Feist's massive Riftwar Cycle. Because it serves as the ultimate conclusion to a story spanning thirty books and multiple decades, starting here is highly discouraged. New readers attempting to begin with this trilogy will find themselves lost in a web of complex lore, pre-existing character relationships, and past cosmic conflicts.

To get the best experience, you should read the Riftwar Cycle in its publication order, starting from the very beginning with the novel Magician. If you want a shortened path that still provides the necessary context, you should at least read the two preceding series in the sequence:

  • The Darkwar Saga (3 books)
  • The Demonwar Saga (2 books)
  • The Chaoswar Saga (the final 3 books)

Chaoswar Saga Books in Publication Order

For readers who have caught up on the prior events of Midkemia, the trilogy should be read in its strict publication order:

  1. A Kingdom Besieged (2011) – The Kingdom of the Isles is threatened by internal strife and external demonic forces, forcing an aging Pug and his Conclave of Shadows to search for answers.
  2. A Crown Imperilled (2012) – Chaos spreads across the world as various factions go to war, and the influence of the Nameless One threatens to tear reality apart.
  3. Magician's End (2013) – The final book of both the trilogy and the entire Riftwar Cycle, bringing a definitive and emotional conclusion to Pug's long journey.

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order

While chronological reading orders exist that place spin-offs and side stories in order of their in-universe events, the author and the fan community at sites like Crydee.com strongly recommend sticking to the publication order. Reading chronologically can lead to disjointed narrative jumps and can spoil major plot points before you reach them in the main storyline.

Frequently Asked

QCan I read the Chaoswar Saga as a standalone series?

No, reading the Chaoswar Saga on its own is strongly discouraged. It is the culmination of the entire Riftwar Cycle, and you will miss critical background information and emotional payoff if you have not read the previous books.

QWhat is the correct reading order for the Chaoswar Saga?

You should read the books in order of publication: A Kingdom Besieged (2011), followed by A Crown Imperilled (2012), and ending with Magician's End (2013).

QWhere should I start if I want to read Raymond E. Feist's books?

You should start with Magician (sometimes sold as two volumes: Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master), which is the first book of the Riftwar Saga and the entire cycle.

QWhich series should I read immediately before starting the Chaoswar Saga?

The events of the Chaoswar Saga are directly preceded by the Darkwar Saga and the Demonwar Saga. Reading these first is highly recommended to understand the plot.

QIs Magician's End the final book in the Midkemia universe?

Yes, Magician's End serves as the official conclusion to the entire Riftwar Cycle, wrapping up the storyline of Midkemia and its core characters.

QAre there any co-authored books in the Chaoswar Saga?

No, the Chaoswar Saga was written entirely by Raymond E. Feist. However, he has co-authored other books in the wider Riftwar Cycle, such as the Empire Trilogy with Janny Wurts.