World of Warcraft Books in Order
Browse Madeleine Roux's World of Warcraft books in order, with quick summaries, Azeroth background, reading order notes, and easy starting points.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
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World of Warcraft books in publication order
22 books
Cycle of Hatred
by Various
2006
Rise of the Horde
by Various
2006
Tides of Darkness
by Various
2007
Beyond the Dark Portal
by Christie Golden
2008
The Dark Portal opens again, and Alliance heroes cross into ruined Draenor to stop Ner'zhul from tearing worlds apart. Khadgar, Alleria, Turalyon, and their allies face war, betrayal, and a mission with no guarantee of return.
Night of the Dragon
by Richard A Knaak
2008
Rise of the Lich King
by Various
2009
Stormrage
by Various
2010
The Shattering
by Christie Golden
2010
As Azeroth's elementals become impossible to calm, Thrall searches for answers while Horde and Alliance tensions rise. Political conflict, dwindling resources, and a young Anduin's search for purpose signal the catastrophe to come.
Thrall
by Various
2011
Wolfheart
by Richard A Knaak
2011
Jaina Proudmoore
by Various
2012
Dawn of the Aspects
by Various
2013
Vol’jin
by Various
2013
War Crimes
by Various
2014
Illidan
by Various
2016
Traveler
by Various
2016
Before the Storm
by Christie Golden
2018
Azeroth is wounded after the Legion's defeat, and the discovery of Azerite threatens to restart war between Horde and Alliance. Anduin seeks peace, but Sylvanas has plans of her own as old hatred returns.
The Spiral Path
by Various
2018
The Shining Blade
by Madeleine Roux
2019
Aram and Makasa are still chasing the shards of the Diamond Blade, with Malus and the Hidden close behind. To stop Azeroth from tipping into darkness, they will need every ally they can find.
Rise of the Horde & Lord of the Clans
by Various
2020
Shadows Rising
by Madeleine Roux
2020
After Sylvanas abandons the Horde, Azeroth is left shaky and suspicious. A failed attack on Queen Talanji sends Zekhan, Thrall, and others into a race to uncover a deeper threat before the next war fully begins.
Sylvanas
by Christie Golden
2022
Imprisoned Anduin Wrynn confronts Sylvanas Windrunner as she looks back on the choices that made her Ranger-General, Banshee Queen, and Warchief. Her story moves through loss, vengeance, death, and her struggle to control her own fate.
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