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The Drenai Saga books in order
There are 11 books in The Drenai Saga. The latest, The Swords of Night and Day, came out in 2004, and David Gemmell hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 11 November 2026.
The Drenai Saga books in order
1984Book 1Legend
1985Book 2The King Beyond the Gate
1986Book 3Waylander
1986Book 4Quest for Lost Heroes
1992Book 5In the Realm of the Wolf
1993Book 6The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend
1996Book 7The Legend of Deathwalker
1997Book 8Winter Warriors
2000Book 9Hero in the Shadows
2003Book 10White Wolf
2004Book 11The Swords of Night and Day
What The Drenai Saga is about
From the description of Legend, the first book.
'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie 'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent Weeks Legend is the classic Drenai novel from the British master of heroic fantasy, a powerful tale of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. His name is Druss The stories of his life are told everywhere. But the grizzled Drenai veteran has spurned a life of fame and fortune and retreated to the solitude of his mountain lair. The fortress is Dros Delnoch And it is the only route through the mountains for the invading army of the Nadir. The fortress was once the Drenai's greatest stronghold - now it will be their final battleground. And Druss their last hope. Novels by David Gemmell The Drenai series Legend The King Beyond the Gate Waylander Quest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend Jon Shannow series Wolf in Shadow The Last Guardian Bloodstone Stones of Power Ghost King Last Sword of Power Hawk Queen series Ironhand's Daughter The Hawk Eternal Ancient Greece novels Lion of Macedon Dark Prince Other novels Knights of Dark Renown Morningstar
The Drenai Saga at a glance
- Author
- David Gemmell
- Books published
- 11
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1984
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Drenai Saga book?
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How many books are in The Drenai Saga?
11 books have been published in The Drenai Saga so far.
What order should I read The Drenai Saga in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Legend, 2. The King Beyond the Gate, 3. Waylander, 4. Quest for Lost Heroes, 5. In the Realm of the Wolf, 6. The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend, 7. The Legend of Deathwalker, 8. Winter Warriors, 9. Hero in the Shadows, 10. White Wolf, and so on.
Is The Drenai Saga finished?
David Gemmell hasn't announced another Drenai Saga book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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