The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone Books in Order

novel series

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Briar king

    The Briar king

    2003 · J. Gregory Keyes

    The Briar King is a 2003 novel by Greg Keyes. Two millennia after humans were freed from the tyranny of slavery, the Briar King, a legendary portent…

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  2. Cover of The Charnel Prince

    The Charnel Prince

    2004 · J. Gregory Keyes

    When the legendary Briar King awoke from his slumber, a season of darkness and horror fell upon the Kingdom of Crotheny. Monsters roam the…

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  3. Cover of The Blood Knight (The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 3)

    The Blood Knight (The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 3)

    2006 · J. Gregory Keyes

    Greg Keyes's third novel in his epic saga follows the royal family's struggle against treachery and dark magic. The Briar King has awakened,…

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  4. Cover of The Born Queen (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 4)

    The Born Queen (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 4)

    2008 · J. Gregory Keyes

    The Born Queen is the final installment in Greg Keyes' Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series. The story follows Aspar White, who must complete one last…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Briar king”. Start with “The Briar king.”

How many books are in the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series?

We list 4 books by J. Gregory Keyes , published between 2003–2008.

Where can I buy the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.