📖 About Red Dragon Rising

Red Dragon Rising is a series universe written by Jim DeFelice. The complete collection runs to 4 books across 1 series, published between 2009 and 2013.

The main series is Publication Order of Red Dragon Rising Books with 4 books. It opens with Shadows of War (2009) and currently runs to Blood of War (2013).

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🎯 Where to Start with Red Dragon Rising

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Shadows of War (2009), book 1 of Publication Order of Red Dragon Rising Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Red Dragon Rising Books in Order

Publication Order of Red Dragon Rising Books
4 books
1
Shadows of War book cover1Shadows of War2009Buy on Amazon
Edge of War book cover2Edge of War2010Buy on Amazon
Shock of War book cover3Shock of War2012Buy on Amazon
Blood of War book cover4Blood of War2013Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Red Dragon Rising books are there?
There are 4 books in the Red Dragon Rising collection, organised into 1 series and published between 2009 and 2013.
What is the first Red Dragon Rising book?
The first book is Shadows of War, published in 2009.
What order should I read the Red Dragon Rising books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Red Dragon Rising books?
The Red Dragon Rising books were written by Jim DeFelice.
Is the Red Dragon Rising series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Red Dragon Rising Books, has 4 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Red Dragon Rising series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2009, and the most recent in 2013.