The Kingkiller Chronicle Books in Order
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The Kingkiller Chronicle is a fantasy series by Patrick Rothfuss, beginning with The Name of the Wind in 2007 and concluding with The Wise Man's Fear in 2011, with a companion novella The Slow Regard of Silent Things published in 2014. The series follows Kvothe, a gifted and ambitious young man who navigates a world of magic, myth, and personal struggle. It explores themes of legend, memory, and the complexities of identity through Kvothe's journey from an orphaned child to a figure of renown.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of the Wind, published in 2007 by Patrick Rothfuss, is the first book in the Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. It follows the life of Kvothe, a…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear is a 2011 novel by Patrick Rothfuss. It follows Kvothe as he searches for answers about the Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things
2014 · Patrick Rothfuss
The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a fantasy novella and one of the companion tales in The Kingkiller Chronicle series, written by American author…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Kingkiller Chronicle books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Name of the Wind”. Start with “The Name of the Wind.”
How many books are in the The Kingkiller Chronicle series?
We list 3 books by Patrick Rothfuss , published between 2007–2014.
Where can I buy the The Kingkiller Chronicle books?
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