The Dark Tower Books in Order
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The Dark Tower series by Stephen King consists of nine books published between 1976 and 2012, beginning with The Gunslinger in 1982. It follows the journey of Roland Deschain, a lone gunslinger on a quest to reach the Dark Tower, a structure at the center of the universe. The narrative spans multiple timelines and realities, incorporating elements of dark fantasy, science fantasy, horror, and Western genres. The series explores themes such as ka, a unifying force, and the struggle to fulfill one's purpose. It expands upon Stephen King's multiverse, connecting to other works in his bibliography. The series includes eight novels, one novella, and a children's book.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Stephen King
The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy novel by American author Stephen King, serving as the first volume in the Dark Tower series. It was first published…
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1987 · Stephen King
The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by Stephen King, published in 1987. It is the second book in the Dark Tower series and serves as a…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Stephen King
A 1991 novel by Stephen King. Roland is accompanied by two companions he brought from another universe: Eddie Dean, a former drug addict, and…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Stephen King
Part IV of Stephen King's epic Dark Tower quest, published in 1997. Roland the Gunslinger and his followers must contend with a sentient monorail…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Stephen King
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla follows Roland and his ka-tet as they return to the Beam after escaping Blaine the insane Mono and avoiding…
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2004 · Stephen King
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah is a 2004 fantasy novel by Stephen King, part of his Dark Tower series. It is the sixth book in the series and…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Stephen King
The Dark Tower VII is a 2004 novel by Stephen King. Roland's ka-tet is scattered across different times and places: Susannah-Mia has been carried to…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Stephen King
Roland Deschain is sent by his father to investigate reports of a murderous shape shifter known as a "skin man." He takes charge of Bill Streeter, a…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Stephen King
The Little Sisters of Eluria is a prequel to the first volume of the Dark Tower saga. After the fall of Gilead and the death of the Gunslingers at…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Dark Tower books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Gunslinger”. Start with “The Gunslinger.”
How many books are in the The Dark Tower series?
We list 9 books by Stephen King , published between 1982–2012.
Where can I buy the The Dark Tower books?
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