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Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms

by Ed Greenwood

10 books Started 1989 Latest 2012
Publication Reading Order

The Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms is a Fantasy series by Ed Greenwood, made up of 10 books published between 1989 and 2012. It begins with Shadowdale/FRE 1 (Short Story) (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms (Short Story) (2012), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

10books
23years active
3decades
~2.6yrs between books
2012latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Shadowdale/FRE 1 (Short Story) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Tantras (Short Story) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Waterdeep FRE3 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Haunted Halls of Eveningstar (Short Story) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Ruins of Myth Drannor 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Code of the Harpers (Short Story) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Seven Sisters 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Pages from the Mages (Short Story) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The City of Ravens Bluff 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms (Short Story)Latest 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series?

Start with Shadowdale/FRE 1 (Short Story) (1989), the first book in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series by Ed Greenwood. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series?

There are 10 books in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series by Ed Greenwood, published between 1989 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series?

The first book in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series is Shadowdale/FRE 1 (Short Story), published in 1989 by Ed Greenwood.

What is the latest book in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series?

The most recent book in the Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms series is Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms (Short Story) (2012) by Ed Greenwood.

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About Ed Greenwood

Ed Greenwood (born March 18, 1959) is a Canadian author best known for his Forgotten Realms campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons. A resident of Toronto, Greenwood began writing for the hobby gaming magazine Dragon in the early 1980s. He created the Forgotten Realms as a setting for his home campaign. Greenwood has written over 200 works within the Forgotten Realms setting, including novels, short stories, and sourcebooks. His notable works include the "Forgotten Realms" novels, such as "Shadow of the Avatar" (1991) and "Spellfire" (1994). He has also written several sourcebooks for the "Forgotten Realms" setting, including "Volo's Guide to Waterdeep" (1992) and "Underdark" (1993). Greenwood has won numerous awards for his work, including the Origins Award for Best Game-Related Novel (twice), and the Golden Pen Award from the World Fantasy Awards. He has also been inducted into the Origins Hall of Fame. Greenwood's contributions to the fantasy genre and the "Forgotten Realms" setting have been highly acclaimed by critics and fans alike. He has been praised for his detailed world-building, prolificacy, and engaging storytelling.

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