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The Dread Empire series by Glen Cook, published between 1979 and 1980, is a fantasy work set in a world marked by ancient conflicts and powerful figures. The stories revolve around themes of love, war, and legacy, often centered on the Star Rider and the distant fortress of Windtower. The series explores the enduring impact of past actions and the forces that shape the fates of its characters.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1979 · Glen Cook
Across the mountains called the Dragon's Teeth, beyond the Werewind and the fires of the world's beginning, stands the lonely keep Windtower, from…
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Glen Cook
October's Baby is a 1980 book by Glen Cook. It is book 2 of the series Dread Empire. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary Fiction. The listed edition…
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Glen Cook
All Darkness Met is a 1980 book by Glen Cook. It is book 3 of the series Dread Empire. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers…
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Buy on AmazonA Path to Coldness of Heart: The Last Chronicle of the Dread Empire: Volume Three
2012 · Glen Cook
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dread Empire books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “A Shadow of All Night Falling”.
How many books are in the Dread Empire series?
We list 4 books by Glen Cook , published between 1979–2012.
Where can I buy the Dread Empire books?
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