The Drenai Saga is a Fantasy series by David Gemmell, made up of 11 books published between 1984 and 2004. It begins with Legend / Against the Horde (1984), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Swords of Night and Day (2004), spanning 20 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | |||
| 1 | Legend / Against the Horde | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The King Beyond the Gate | 1985 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Waylander | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 4 | Quest for Lost Heroes | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | In the Realm of the Wolf | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Legend of Deathwalker | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Winter Warriors | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 9 | Hero in the Shadows | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | White Wolf | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | The Swords of Night and DayLatest | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Drenai Saga series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Drenai Saga series?
Start with Legend / Against the Horde (1984), the first book in the Drenai Saga series by David Gemmell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Drenai Saga series?
There are 11 books in the Drenai Saga series by David Gemmell, published between 1984 and 2004.
What is the first book in the Drenai Saga series?
The first book in the Drenai Saga series is Legend / Against the Horde, published in 1984 by David Gemmell.
What is the latest book in the Drenai Saga series?
The most recent book in the Drenai Saga series is The Swords of Night and Day (2004) by David Gemmell.
About the Drenai Saga series
David Gemmell's Drenai Saga is the definitive heroic fantasy series — muscular, fast, and built around the question of what it means to be a hero. It begins with "Legend," in which the ageing warrior Druss makes a last stand at a doomed fortress, and expands into a loosely linked saga spanning centuries of the Drenai people.
Gemmell's gift was writing flawed, weary, redemption-seeking warriors with genuine moral weight; his battles are thrilling, but his real subject is courage, sacrifice and second chances. "Legend" remains one of the most beloved fantasy novels ever written.
The books jump around in the timeline and largely stand alone, so most readers simply start with "Legend" and follow by preference rather than strict order.