Red Queen's War Books in Order
Explore the Red Queen's War trilogy by Mark Lawrence in order, with summaries, series background, and guidance on how it connects to The Broken Empire and related short fiction.
Last updated: December 24, 2025
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Publication Order
3 books
The Wheel of Osheim
by 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 decide whether he will finally stand and fight or keep running.
The Liar’s Key
by 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 other powers will stop at nothing to seize it first.
Prince of Fools
by 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 himself facing undead horrors, Builder relics and his formidable grandmother’s schemes.
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