The Belgariad Books in Order

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The Belgariad is a five-book epic fantasy pentalogy by David Eddings, following the farm boy Garion as he discovers his heritage and is swept into a world-spanning quest to recover a stolen magical artifact and confront a malevolent god. Published from 1982 to 1984, it became one of the defining coming-of-age fantasy series of its era.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Pawn of Prophecy

    Pawn of Prophecy

    1982 · David Eddings

    The Belgariad is a fantasy novel set in a world with a long history of conflict between gods, kings, and men. The story begins with the legend of the…

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  2. Cover of Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad, Book 2)

    Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad, Book 2)

    1982 · David Eddings

    Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad, Book 2) is a 1985 book by David Eddings. It is book 2 of the series The Belgariad. Catalog genres: High Fantasy,…

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  3. Cover of Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad, Book 3)

    Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad, Book 3)

    1983 · David Eddings

    Magician's Gambit is the third part of The Belgariad, a fantasy book series written by David Eddings, continuing the events of Queen of Sorcery and…

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  4. Cover of Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad, Book 4)

    Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad, Book 4)

    1984 · David Eddings

    In the 1984 novel by David Eddings, the character Ctuchik is described as dead—and more than dead. The earth reacts to his destruction, heaving and…

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  5. Enchanters' End Game

    1984 · David Eddings

    Enchanters' End Game is a 1984 book by David Eddings. It is book 5 of the series The Belgariad. Catalog genres: High Fantasy, Adventure Fiction,…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Belgariad books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected on the publisher's series listing; the original pentalogy reads in the order it was written. Start with “Pawn of Prophecy.”

How many books are in the The Belgariad series?

We list 5 books by David Eddings , published between 1982–1984.

Where can I buy the The Belgariad 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.