The Riftwar Saga Books in Order

Raymond E. Feist's debut fantasy trilogy follows the orphan-turned-magician Pug and the warrior Tomas as a rift between worlds unleashes an alien invasion upon the kingdom of Midkemia. It launched the sprawling Riftwar Cycle and is the foundational entry point to Feist's Midkemia universe.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Magician

    Magician

    1982 · Raymond E. Feist

    On the world of Midkemia, an orphaned kitchen boy named Pug is taken as a magician's apprentice just as a mysterious fleet of invaders from another…

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  2. Cover of Silverthorn

    Silverthorn

    1985 · Raymond E. Feist

    With Prince Arutha newly betrothed and the western kingdom at uneasy peace, a poisoned crossbow bolt meant for him strikes his bride-to-be instead,…

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  3. Cover of A Darkness at Sethanon

    A Darkness at Sethanon

    1986 · Raymond E. Feist

    A dark power long thought buried stirs once more, threatening Midkemia with an enemy far older and more terrible than the rift war. As armies gather…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Riftwar Saga books in?

Publication order — Universally recommended by readers and the author Raymond E. Feist; the trilogy tells one continuous story written and published in this sequence. Start with “Magician.”

How many books are in the The Riftwar Saga series?

We list 3 books by Raymond E. Feist , published between 1982–1986.

Where can I buy the The Riftwar Saga books?

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