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Paths of Darkness books in order A series by R. A. Salvatore

The Paths of Darkness series by R. A. Salvatore has 3 books, from The Silent Blade (1996) to Sea of Swords (2001). Read it in order, starting with The Silent Blade.

Reading order: 1 The Silent Blade (1996) · 2 The Spine of the World (1999) · 4 Sea of Swords (2001)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Paths of Darkness books in order

  1. 1.

    The Silent Blade (1996)

    384 pages

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  2. 2.

    The Spine of the World (1999)

    384 pages★ 3.3 (6 ratings)

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  3. 4.

    Sea of Swords (2001)

    400 pages★ 4.3 (6 ratings)

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Paths of Darkness FAQ

How many Paths of Darkness books are there?
There are 3 Paths of Darkness books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Paths of Darkness books in?
In publication order, starting with The Silent Blade (1996): 1 The Silent Blade (1996) · 2 The Spine of the World (1999) · 4 Sea of Swords (2001).
What is the first Paths of Darkness book?
The Silent Blade (1996).
What is the latest Paths of Darkness book?
Sea of Swords (2001).
Is the Paths of Darkness series finished?
There have been no new Paths of Darkness books since 2001.
Did R. A. Salvatore write other series?
Yes: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, The Legend of Drizzt, The Dark Elf Trilogy, Chronicles of Ynis Aielle and Legacy of the Drow.

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