The Founders Trilogy Books in Order

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The Founders Trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett is a fantasy series set in a world where magic is harnessed through industrial means. The story follows a thief and an honest police officer as they confront ancient threats and explore themes of power and ambition. The series expands its world and characters across three books, examining the consequences of human actions within a society shaped by magical technology.

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Foundryside

    Foundryside

    2018 · Robert Jackson Bennett

    A thief in a city controlled by industrialized magic joins forces with a rare honest police officer in this 2018 fantasy novel, in order to stop an…

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  2. Cover of Shorefall

    Shorefall

    2020 · Robert Jackson Bennett

    Shorefall is a 2020 fantasy novel by Robert Jackson Bennett. It was published by Del Rey on April 21, 2020. The book is the second in a trilogy that…

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  3. Cover of Locklands

    Locklands

    2022 · Robert Jackson Bennett

    Locklands is a 2022 book by Robert Jackson Bennett. It is book 3 of the series The Founders Trilogy. Catalog genres: Fantasy. OpenLibrary readers…

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Frequently asked questions

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

Read them in publication order, starting with “Foundryside”. Start with “Foundryside.”

How many books are in the The Founders Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Robert Jackson Bennett , published between 2018–2022.

Where can I buy the The Founders Trilogy 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.