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World of the Five Gods books in order A series by Lois McMaster Bujold

The World of the Five Gods series by Lois McMaster Bujold has 3 books, from The Curse of Chalion (Aug 2001) to The Hallowed Hunt (May 2005). Read it in order, starting with The Curse of Chalion.

Reading order: 1 The Curse of Chalion (2001) · 2 Paladin of Souls (2003) · 3 The Hallowed Hunt (2005)

Updated September 2026

All 3 World of the Five Gods books in order

  1. 1.

    The Curse of Chalion (Aug 2001)

    442 pages★ 4.2 (24 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Paladin of Souls (Sep 2003)

    436 pages★ 4.1 (21 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Hallowed Hunt (May 2005)

    436 pages★ 3.9 (14 ratings)

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World of the Five Gods FAQ

How many World of the Five Gods books are there?
There are 3 World of the Five Gods books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the World of the Five Gods books in?
In publication order, starting with The Curse of Chalion (Aug 2001): 1 The Curse of Chalion (2001) · 2 Paladin of Souls (2003) · 3 The Hallowed Hunt (2005).
What is the first World of the Five Gods book?
The Curse of Chalion (Aug 2001).
What is the latest World of the Five Gods book?
The Hallowed Hunt (May 2005).
Is the World of the Five Gods series finished?
There have been no new World of the Five Gods books since 2005.
Did Lois McMaster Bujold write other series?
Yes: Vorkosigan Saga, The Sharing Knife and Penric and Desdemona.

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