Reading order · 12 books · 1982 to 1997 · Set in an invented world
Belgariad and Malloreon Books in Order
The Belgariad and The Malloreon follow Garion, a farm boy who learns he is heir to a great destiny, with his Aunt Pol, the ancient sorcerer Belgarath and a band of companions, as a prophecy draws them across their world.
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Series facts
- Books
- 12
- Published
- 1982 to 1997
- First book
- Pawn of Prophecy
- Latest
- Polgara the Sorceress (1997)
- Setting
- Set in an invented world
- Order
- Story order differs from publication order
The reading order
Every Belgariad and Malloreon book in publication order, with the story order a switch away. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
12 books · Set in an invented world
- 1Pawn of Prophecy1982With GarionGarion grows up on a farm with his Aunt Pol, listening to the stories of a wandering old storyteller.Buy on Amazon
- 2Queen of Sorcery1982With GarionGarion, Aunt Pol, Belgarath and their companions continue their pursuit of the stolen Orb, and Garion begins to learn about his own power.Buy on Amazon
- 3Magician's Gambit1983With GarionThe quest leads into the lands of the enemy, as Garion and his companions close in on the Orb.Buy on Amazon
- 4Castle of Wizardry1984With GarionThe Orb is recovered, and Garion discovers his true identity and the task the prophecy has set him.Buy on Amazon
- 5Enchanters' End Game1984With GarionThe final book of the Belgariad.Buy on Amazon
- 6Guardians of the West1987With GarionYears after the defeat of Torak, Garion and Ce’Nedra rule in Riva, until a voice warns that a new Dark Prophecy is stirring and a mysterious figure called Zandramas threatens Garion’s family.Buy on Amazon
- 7King of the Murgos1988With GarionGarion and his companions pursue Zandramas south, and find an unexpected ally in Urgit, the new king of the Murgos.Buy on Amazon
- 8Demon Lord of Karanda1988With GarionThe hunt for Zandramas leads Garion and his companions into Mallorea, where demons have been unleashed in the land of Karanda.Buy on Amazon
- 9Sorceress of Darshiva1989With GarionGarion’s party crosses war-torn Mallorea in pursuit of Zandramas, as the two prophecies race towards their final meeting.Buy on Amazon
- 10The Seeress of Kell1991With GarionGarion and his companions head for the final meeting with Zandramas at the Place Which Is No More, where the seeress Cyradis must make her choice.Buy on Amazon
- 11Belgarath the Sorcerer1995With BelgarathBelgarath tells the story of his seven-thousand-year life, from his youth as a wandering boy to the events of the Belgariad.Buy on Amazon
- 12Polgara the Sorceress1997With PolgaraPolgara the Sorceress tells her own story, from her birth thousands of years ago to the raising of Garion.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read The Belgariad (Pawn of Prophecy to Enchanters’ End Game) first, then The Malloreon (Guardians of the West to The Seeress of Kell). Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress are prequels, best read afterwards.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Garion | Belgarath | Polgara | Durnik | Silk | Ce'Nedra | Zakath |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pawn of Prophecy | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 2 Queen of Sorcery | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 3 Magician's Gambit | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 4 Castle of Wizardry | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 5 Enchanters' End Game | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 6 Guardians of the West | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 7 King of the Murgos | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 8 Demon Lord of Karanda | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 9 Sorceress of Darshiva | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 10 The Seeress of Kell | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 11 Belgarath the Sorcerer | LLead | MMajor | |||||
| 12 Polgara the Sorceress | ·Minor | MMajor | LLead | ·Minor |
Characters in the Belgariad and Malloreon books
7 characters from David Eddings’s chart, with the number of Belgariad and Malloreon books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| GarionFarm boy who becomes Belgarion, the Rivan King | 11 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982 |
| BelgarathSeven-thousand-year-old sorcerer | 12 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982 |
| PolgaraBelgarath's daughter, a sorceress | 12 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982 |
| DurnikSmith who travels with them | 11 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982 |
| SilkPrince Kheldar, spy and thief | 10 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982 |
| Ce'NedraTolnedran princess, Garion's queen | 9 | Queen of Sorcery 1982 |
| ZakathEmperor of Mallorea | 4 | King of the Murgos 1988 |