Condor Trilogy books in order A series by Jin Yong

1. 1.

   The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Jan 1957)

   Adapted for TV

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2. 2.
   

   The Return of the Condor Heroes (May 1959)

   Adapted for TV

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3. 3.

   The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (Jul 1961)

   Adapted for film

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• The Legend of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
• The Legend of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
• The Legend of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
• The Romance of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
• The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983)TV · from The Return of the Condor Heroes
• The Romance of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Return of the Condor Heroes
• The Return of the Condor HeroesTV · from The Return of the Condor Heroes
• The Condor Heroes 95TV · from The Return of the Condor Heroes
• Kung Fu Cult Master (1993)Film · from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
• New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreTV · from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
• The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber iTV · from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
• The Heaven Sword and Dragon SaberTV · from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Condor Trilogy FAQ

How many Condor Trilogy books are there?

There are 3 Condor Trilogy books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Condor Trilogy books in?

In publication order, starting with The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Jan 1957): 1 The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1957) · 2 The Return of the Condor Heroes (1959) · 3 The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1961).

What is the first Condor Trilogy book?

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (Jan 1957).

What is the latest Condor Trilogy book?

The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (Jul 1961).

Is the Condor Trilogy series finished?

There have been no new Condor Trilogy books since 1961; Jin Yong died in 2018.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.