The Broken Empire Trilogy books in order A series by Mark Lawrence
The Broken Empire Trilogy series by Mark Lawrence has 3 books, from Prince of Thorns (Aug 2011) to Emperor of Thorns (Aug 2013). Read it in order, starting with Prince of Thorns.
Reading order: 1 Prince of Thorns (2011) · 2 King of Thorns (2012) · 3 Emperor of Thorns (2013)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Broken Empire Trilogy books in order
- 1.
Prince of Thorns (Aug 2011)
- 2.
King of Thorns (Aug 2012)
- 3.
Emperor of Thorns (Aug 2013)
The Broken Empire Trilogy FAQ
- How many The Broken Empire Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 The Broken Empire Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Broken Empire Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with Prince of Thorns (Aug 2011): 1 Prince of Thorns (2011) · 2 King of Thorns (2012) · 3 Emperor of Thorns (2013).
- What is the first The Broken Empire Trilogy book?
- Prince of Thorns (Aug 2011).
- What is the latest The Broken Empire Trilogy book?
- Emperor of Thorns (Aug 2013).
- Is the Broken Empire Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new The Broken Empire Trilogy books since 2013.
- Did Mark Lawrence write other series?
- Yes: The Book of the Ancestor.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.