Coldfire Trilogy Books in Order
The Coldfire Trilogy books in order are 3 books by Celia S. Friedman, published 1991 to 1995. Start with Black Sun Rising (1991). We have catalogued 2 of the 3 numbered titles so far; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 2
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- 2 of 3 catalogued so far
- Published
- 1991 to 1995
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Reading order
The Coldfire Trilogy books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1Black Sun Rising1991
- 2When True Night Falls1993
- 3Crown of Shadows1995
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Sun Rising First | 1991 | – | |
| 3 | Crown of Shadows First | 1995 | – |
About Coldfire Trilogy
The Coldfire Trilogy is a science fiction and fantasy trilogy by C. S. Friedman (Celia S. Friedman) set on Erna, a planet settled by human colonists from a future Earth. DAW Books first published all three novels: Black Sun Rising (November 1991, with a Michael Whelan cover), When True Night Falls (October 1993) and Crown of Shadows (October 1995).
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Coldfire Trilogy books in?
Start with Black Sun Rising (1991), then When True Night Falls and Crown of Shadows. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Coldfire Trilogy books are there?
We list 3 books in the Coldfire Trilogy series, from 1991 to 1995.
What is the first Coldfire Trilogy book?
Black Sun Rising, first published in 1991, is the first book in the Coldfire Trilogy series.
Where these facts come from
- Coldfire Trilogy, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Black Sun Rising, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Crown of Shadows, Publishers Weekly, 1995 (publishersweekly.com)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 27 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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