The Avatar Series Books in Order

book series, originally trilogy

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Shadowdale

    Shadowdale

    1989 · Scott Ciencin

    Shadowdale is the first book in The Avatar Series, written by Scott Ciencin, who originally used the pen-name 'Richard Awlinson'. The novel…

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  2. Cover of Tantras

    Tantras

    1989 · Scott Ciencin

    In Heroes Stand Trial!, Elminster, the Old Sage of Shadowdale, is apparently killed, leading Midnight and Adon to face trial for his murder. As Bane,…

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  3. Cover of Waterdeep

    Waterdeep

    1989 · Troy Denning

    Waterdeep is a novel by Troy Denning, part of the Avatar Series (originally The Avatar Trilogy), a series of Dungeons & Dragons fantasy novels set in…

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  4. Cover of Prince of Lies

    Prince of Lies

    1993 · James Lowder

    The Time of Troubles is at an end, and the gods have been restored to their rightful places. The soul of Kelemvor Lyonsbane, former lover of the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Avatar Series books in?

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

How many books are in the The Avatar Series series?

We list 4 books by Scott Ciencin , published between 1989–1993.

Where can I buy the The Avatar Series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.