Iron Gold Tetralogy Books in Order

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The Iron Gold Tetralogy, by Pierce Brown, follows the aftermath of a revolution that overthrew a rigid caste system, exploring the challenges of maintaining a newly built society. The series centers on Darrow, a former rebel leader now facing internal and external threats as he struggles to protect his ideals and loved ones. It examines the complexities of power, loyalty, and the ongoing fight for justice in a world still reeling from past conflicts.

This is a sub-series of the larger Red Rising Saga series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Iron Gold

    Iron Gold

    2018 · Pierce Brown

    Ten years after the events of Morning Star, Darrow and the Rising continue their fight against the remaining Gold loyalist forces. They are close to…

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  2. Cover of Dark Age

    Dark Age

    2019 · Pierce Brown

    Darrow, who led a revolution a decade ago and built the foundations for a new world, is now an outlaw. Cast out of the Republic he founded, with half…

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  3. Cover of Light Bringer

    Light Bringer

    2023 · Pierce Brown

    The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man, known as the savior of worlds and leader of the Rising. But the Reaper is also Darrow, a man born of the…

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  4. Red God

    Year unknown · Pierce Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Iron Gold Tetralogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Iron Gold”. Start with “Iron Gold.”

How many books are in the Iron Gold Tetralogy series?

We list 4 books by Pierce Brown , published between 2018–2023.

Where can I buy the Iron Gold Tetralogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.