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Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books

by Ed Greenwood

20 books Started 1989 Latest 2012
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The Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books is a Fantasy series by Ed Greenwood, made up of 20 books published between 1989 and 2012. It begins with Pool of Radiance (Short Story) ( By: James M. Ward, Jane Cooper Hong) (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Venom in Her Veins ( By: Tim Pratt) (2012), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

20books
23years active
4decades
~1.2yrs between books
2012latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Pool of Radiance (Short Story) ( By: James M. Ward, Jane Cooper Hong) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Into the Void ( By: Nigel Findley) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Pools of Darkness ( By: James M. Ward, Anne K. Brown) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Prince of Lies ( By: James Lowder) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Pool of Twilight ( By: James M. Ward, Anne K. Brown) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Once Around the Realms ( By: Brian M. Thomsen) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Murder in Halruaa ( By: Ric Meyers) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Escape from Undermountain ( By: Mark Anthony) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Mage in the Iron Mask ( By: Brian M. Thomsen) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Council of Blades ( By: Paul Kidd) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Evermeet: Island of Elves ( By: Elaine Cunningham) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Shadow Stone ( By: Richard Baker) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Silverfall 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
14 Pool of Radiance ( By: Carrie Bebris) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 We Three Dragons 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
16 Sandstorm ( By: Christopher Rowe) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Prince of Ravens ( By: Richard Baker)Latest 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Rose of Sarifal ( By: Paulina Claiborne) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Rose of Sarifal ( By: Paulina Claiborne) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Venom in Her Veins ( By: Tim Pratt) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series?

Start with Pool of Radiance (Short Story) ( By: James M. Ward, Jane Cooper Hong) (1989), the first book in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series by Ed Greenwood. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series?

There are 20 books in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series by Ed Greenwood, published between 1989 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series?

The first book in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series is Pool of Radiance (Short Story) ( By: James M. Ward, Jane Cooper Hong), published in 1989 by Ed Greenwood.

What is the latest book in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series?

The most recent book in the Forgotten Realms Stand-alone Books series is Venom in Her Veins ( By: Tim Pratt) (2012) by 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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