Order of Broken Empire Books

British-American author Mark Lawrence crafted the Broken Empire trilogy, a compelling fantasy/adventure series that spans three novels. At the heart of these books is Jorg Ancrath, a former prince whose privileged upbringing was shattered by family tragedy. This devastating event transformed him into the ruthless leader of a band of thugs. Throughout the series, Jorg faces the inevitable journey back to his father's castle, where he must confront the ghosts of his past and claim his birthright as king.

Lawrence launched this dark fantasy trilogy in 2011 with Prince of Thorns and brought it to a conclusion in 2013 with Emperor of Thorns. The series encompasses three full-length novels, supplemented by additional short stories that expand the world and characters. The publication order of the Broken Empire books follows their chronological sequence, making it straightforward for readers to follow Jorg's brutal and captivating journey from outcast prince to would-be emperor.