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ⓘ About Patrick Rothfuss
This is the second book of the King Killer chronicles trilogy by Pat Rothfuss. The book is about Kvothe who searches for answers. His motivation is to uncover the mystery and truth behind Amyr , the Chandarian, and the death of his parents. The book is about the heroism in the main character who is Kvothe who leaves university to find himself a life and fortune in far lands following rivalry with a powerful member of the nobility. He travels to Vintas where he becomes a politician who tries to solve the problem of assassination attempt on a noble. As he pursues his answers, he is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries and has to reclaim honor to the Edema Ruh and he travels into the Fae realm. Kvothe becomes the first man to survive Felurian the faerie woman.
All Book Series by Patrick Rothfuss
The Narrow Road Between Desires
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
The Princess and Mr. Whiffle Coloring Book
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
Series opener · book 1 of 41 · published 1985
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10
Book 10 of 41 · published 1994
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11
Book 11 of 41 · published 1995
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12
Book 12 of 41 · published 1996
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13
Book 13 of 41 · published 1997
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14
Book 14 of 41 · published 1998
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15
Book 15 of 41 · published 1999
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16
Book 16 of 41 · published 2000
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17
Book 17 of 41 · published 2001
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18
Book 18 of 41 · published 2002
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19
Book 19 of 41 · published 2002
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20
Book 20 of 41 · published 2004
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21
Book 21 of 41 · published 2005
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22
Book 22 of 41 · published 2006
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23
Book 23 of 41 · published 2007
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24
Book 24 of 41 · published 2008
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25
Book 25 of 41 · published 2009
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26
Book 26 of 41 · published 2010
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27
Book 27 of 41 · published 2011
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28
Book 28 of 41 · published 2012
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29
Book 29 of 41 · published 2013
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30
Book 30 of 41 · published 2014
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31
Book 31 of 41 · published 2015
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32
Book 32 of 41 · published 2016
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33
Book 33 of 41 · published 2017
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34
Book 34 of 41 · published 2018
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35
Book 35 of 41 · published 2019
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36
Book 36 of 41 · published 2020
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37
Book 37 of 41 · published 2021
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38
Book 38 of 41 · published 2022
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39
Book 39 of 41 · published 2023
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40
Book 40 of 41 · published 2024
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41
Latest in the series · book 41 of 41 · published 2025
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2008
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novellas 2015
Book 4 of 6 · published 2015
Grimdark Magazine, Issue #36
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Patrick Rothfuss?
This is the second book of the King Killer chronicles trilogy by Pat Rothfuss. The book is about Kvothe who searches for answers. His motivation is to uncover the mystery and truth behind Amyr , the Chandarian, and the death of his parents.
Which Patrick Rothfuss series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Kingkiller Chronicle series, the earliest of Patrick Rothfuss's multi-book series: it opens with The Name of the Wind (2007) and runs to 4 books across 2007–2023, ending with The Narrow Road Between Desires (2023). Patrick Rothfuss's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Patrick Rothfuss written?
Patrick Rothfuss has 57 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1985 and 2025. 50 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Kingkiller Chronicle series with 4 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Patrick Rothfuss's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Patrick Rothfuss's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Kingkiller Chronicle (2007–2023, 4 books), Adventures Of Princess & Mr. Whiffle (2010–2014, 3 books) and Kingkiller Chronicle Short Stories/Novellas (2013–2014, 2 books).
How are Patrick Rothfuss's books organised into series?
This guide splits Patrick Rothfuss's 57 books into 4 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Kingkiller Chronicle (4 books, 2007–2023); Adventures Of Princess & Mr. Whiffle (3 books, 2010–2014); Kingkiller Chronicle Short Stories/Novellas (2 books, 2013–2014); L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future (41 books, 1985–2025).