The Death Gate Cycle Series Reading Order

The Sundering shattered the world into elemental realms, each a precarious ecosystem of living islands, scorching lands,… The Sundering shattered the world into elemental realms, each a precarious ecosystem of living islands, scorching lands, or endless water, all connected by the legendary Death Gate. From the Labyrinth, Haplo, a powerful rune-mage of the Patryn race, is sent forth on a perilous mission. His task is to navigate these disparate worlds, sowing discord among their unsuspecting inhabitants and uncovering the secrets of their ancient enemies, the Sartan. Yet, as he explores the realm of Arianus, the world of air, Haplo begins to question the true nature of his orders and the millennia-old conflict. The fate of every fragmented world and its diverse peoples rests on the delicate balance of his quest. read more

Abarrach, the Realm of stone. Here, on a barren world of underground caverns built around a core of molten lava, the les… Abarrach, the Realm of stone. Here, on a barren world of underground caverns built around a core of molten lava, the lesser races -- humans, elves, and dwarves -- seem to have all died off. Here, too, what may well be the last remnants of the once powerful Sartan still struggle to survive. For Haplo and Alfred -- enemies by heritage, traveling companions by necessity -- Abarrach may reveal more than either dares to discover about the history of Sartan... and the future of all their descendants. "From the Paperback edition." read more

Haplo, a mysterious Patryn, crashes onto the dying world of Chelestra, an ocean realm where sentient aelfen, geg, and hu… Haplo, a mysterious Patryn, crashes onto the dying world of Chelestra, an ocean realm where sentient aelfen, geg, and humans struggle for survival amidst acidic waters. A prophecy speaks of a legendary Serpent Mage who will either save or doom their world, and Haplo's arrival ignites a desperate search for this figure. As ancient rivalries intensify and the very fabric of their world crumbles, Haplo must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover a truth that could either unite Chelestra's warring factions or condemn them all to oblivion. All the while, he serves his enigmatic master's grand, destructive design, which could spell doom for even more than just Chelestra. read more

A desperate king faces the ultimate challenge as his own brother, twisted by dark powers, unleashes an unholy army upon… A desperate king faces the ultimate challenge as his own brother, twisted by dark powers, unleashes an unholy army upon their fractured realm. Prince Dagnarus, claiming dominion over the terrifying Void, seeks to usurp the throne and plunge the land into an era of necromantic tyranny. As legions of the undead threaten to overwhelm every border, King Helmos must forge uneasy alliances among wary nations and uncover forgotten strengths. The fate of all free peoples hangs in the balance, for if the Void's shadow prevails, no corner of the world will escape its icy grasp. read more