War of the Spider Queen Books in Order
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The War of the Spider Queen is a six-book fantasy series set in the Forgotten Realms universe, focusing on the drow (dark elves) and their relationship with their deity Lolth. Each volume, written by different authors under the oversight of R. A. Salvatore, explores themes of drow society, religious devotion, and internal conflict. The series centers on the struggles of drow characters as they navigate political and spiritual challenges that threaten their culture and survival.
War of the Spider Queen is published by Wizards of the Coast.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Richard Lee Byers
This 2002 novel by Richard Lee Byers opens the War of the Spider Queen series. As their world changes around them, four dark elves struggle against…
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2002 · Thomas M. Reid
Insurrection is a 2002 novel by Thomas M. Reid, part of the War of the Spider Queen fantasy series set in the Forgotten Realms universe and published…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Richard Baker
Condemnation is a 2003 novel by Richard Baker, part of the six-book War of the Spider Queen series set in the Forgotten Realms universe and published…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Lisa Smedman
Extinction is a 2004 novel by Lisa Smedman, part of the six-book War of the Spider Queen series set in the Forgotten Realms universe and published by…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Philip Athans
This New York Times best-seller expands on civil upheaval among the drow, one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms setting. Best-selling…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the War of the Spider Queen books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Dissolution”. Start with “Dissolution.”
How many books are in the War of the Spider Queen series?
We list 6 books , published between 2002–2005.
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