The Daevabad Trilogy Books in Order

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The Daevabad Trilogy is a fantasy series set in a richly imagined world inspired by Middle Eastern lore, following the journey of Nahri, a con artist who discovers her hidden heritage as a djinn healer. The story unfolds in the mythical city of Daevabad, where political intrigue, ancient rivalries, and the struggle for power among djinn and humans drive the narrative. Themes of identity, legacy, and the complexities of leadership are central to the series.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The City of Brass

    The City of Brass

    2017 · Shannon A. Chakraborty

    Nahri, a clever con artist in eighteenth-century Cairo, lives by trickery and deception. She has no belief in magic, but her life changes when she…

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  2. The Kingdom of Copper

    2019 · Shannon A. Chakraborty

    The Kingdom of Copper is an American fantasy novel written by S. A. Chakraborty. It is the second book of The Daevabad Trilogy, following The City of…

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  3. Cover of The Empire of Gold

    The Empire of Gold

    2020 · Shannon A. Chakraborty

    The Empire of Gold is a 2020 book by Shannon A. Chakraborty. It is book 3 of the series The Daevabad Trilogy. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Daevabad Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The City of Brass”. Start with “The City of Brass.”

How many books are in the The Daevabad Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Shannon A. Chakraborty , published between 2017–2020.

Where can I buy the The Daevabad Trilogy books?

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