The Belgariad Books in Order

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

    Garion is an ordinary farm boy raised on a quiet country estate by his Aunt Pol, knowing little of the wider world. When a mysterious object is…

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  2. Cover of Queen of Sorcery

    Queen of Sorcery

    1982 · David Eddings

    Garion continues his pursuit of the stolen Orb across foreign kingdoms, traveling with companions whose true identities slowly come to light. As he…

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

    Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad, Book 3)

    1983 · David Eddings

    The quest to recover the stolen Orb pushes Garion and his companions into ever more dangerous territory, toward the dark land where the enemy's god…

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

    Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad, Book 4)

    1984 · David Eddings

    With the Orb recovered, Garion and his companions race homeward, but the journey forces revelations about his own destiny that he never wanted. As…

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  5. Cover of Enchanters' End Game (The Belgariad)

    Enchanters' End Game (The Belgariad)

    1984 · David Eddings

    As the foretold confrontation between two ancient prophecies approaches, nations gather for war and Garion sets out to face the maimed god Torak.…

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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 an error? We continuously correct the catalog.