Dread Empire books in order A series by Glen Cook
The Dread Empire series by Glen Cook has 3 books, from A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979) to All Darkness Met (Jun 1980). Read it in order, starting with A Shadow of All Night Falling.
Reading order: 1 A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979) · 2 October's Baby (1980) · 3 All Darkness Met (1980)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Dread Empire books in order
- 1.
A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979)
- 2.
October's Baby (Mar 1980)
- 3.
All Darkness Met (Jun 1980)
Dread Empire FAQ
- How many Dread Empire books are there?
- There are 3 Dread Empire books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Dread Empire books in?
- In publication order, starting with A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979): 1 A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979) · 2 October's Baby (1980) · 3 All Darkness Met (1980).
- What is the first Dread Empire book?
- A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979).
- What is the latest Dread Empire book?
- All Darkness Met (Jun 1980).
- Is the Dread Empire series finished?
- There have been no new Dread Empire books since 1980.
- Did Glen Cook write other series?
- Yes: The Black Company and Garrett P.I..
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.