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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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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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