Star of the Guardians tetralogy Books in Order

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The Star of the Guardians tetralogy, written by Margaret Weis and published between 1990 and 1993, is a four-part series set in a fictional world that explores themes of leadership, sacrifice, and duty. The narrative follows a central character who rises to power and faces challenges that test their resolve and moral compass. The series is structured as a cycle, with each volume building on the story introduced in the first, though specific plot details and character names are not provided in the summaries.

Star of the Guardians tetralogy was first published in 1990 in the United States.

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.

  1. Cover of The Lost King

    The Lost King

    1990 · Margaret Weis

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  2. Cover of King's Sacrifice

    King's Sacrifice

    1991 · Margaret Weis

    King's Sacrifice is the third novel in the original trilogy of the Star of the Guardians series by Margaret Weis, following The Lost King and King's…

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  3. Cover of King's Test

    King's Test

    1991 · Margaret Weis

    La revelación de un rey is the second volume in a four-part series titled La estrella de los guardianes, written by Margaret Weis. The series…

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  4. Cover of Ghost Legion

    Ghost Legion

    1993 · Margaret Weis

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Star of the Guardians tetralogy books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Lost King”.

How many books are in the Star of the Guardians tetralogy series?

We list 4 books by Margaret Weis , published between 1990–1993.

Where can I buy the Star of the Guardians 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.