The The Belgariad is a Fantasy series by David Eddings, made up of 5 books published between 1982 and 1984. It begins with Pawn of Prophecy (1982), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Enchanters' End Game (1984), spanning 2 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pawn of Prophecy Locus Award 1983Full award history → | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Queen of Sorcery Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1983Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1983Full award history → | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Magician's Gambit | 1983 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Castle of WizardryLatest | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Enchanters' End Game | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Belgariad series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Belgariad series?
Start with Pawn of Prophecy (1982), the first book in the The Belgariad series by David Eddings. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Belgariad series?
There are 5 books in the The Belgariad series by David Eddings, published between 1982 and 1984.
What is the first book in the The Belgariad series?
The first book in the The Belgariad series is Pawn of Prophecy, published in 1982 by David Eddings.
What is the latest book in the The Belgariad series?
The most recent book in the The Belgariad series is Enchanters' End Game (1984) by David Eddings.
About the Belgariad series
David Eddings's The Belgariad is a beloved, comfortingly classic epic fantasy — the quintessential farm-boy-with-a-destiny quest done with warmth and wit. Young Garion is swept from his quiet life onto a continent-spanning journey to recover a stolen sacred stone and confront a dark god, guided by a cast of sorcerers, queens and rogues.
Eddings leans into familiar tropes deliberately, and the joy is in the characters: the banter, the bickering family of companions, and the cosy, propulsive momentum. It's a perfect gateway into epic fantasy for new readers.
Read the five books in order from "Pawn of Prophecy"; the sequel series The Malloreon continues the story.