The Broken Earth Books in Order
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The Broken Earth trilogy by N. K. Jemisin is set in the Stillness, a land shaped by catastrophic geological forces and a society that weaponizes the power of the earth. The series follows characters navigating a world marked by betrayal, loss, and the struggle for survival amid ongoing environmental and social upheaval. Central to the narrative is the search for a daughter and the consequences of choices that shape the fate of the world.
The Broken Earth was first published in 2010.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2015 · N. K. Jemisin
A Season of Endings has begun in the Stillness, a land shaped by catastrophe. The world's sole continent is torn by the Great Red Rift, which…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · N. K. Jemisin
The Obelisk Gate (2016) is a novel by N. K. Jemisin, the second novel in the Broken Earth fantasy trilogy that began with The Fifth Season. Essun,…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · N. K. Jemisin
A 2017 novel by N. K. Jemisin, the concluding volume of a post-apocalyptic trilogy. As the Moon's return approaches, the fate of humanity rests with…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Broken Earth books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Fifth Season”. Start with “The Fifth Season.”
How many books are in the The Broken Earth series?
We list 3 books by N. K. Jemisin , published between 2015–2017.
Where can I buy the The Broken Earth books?
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