The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone Books in Order
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series is 4 books by Gregory Keyes, published 2003 to 2008. Start with The Briar King (2003). We have catalogued 2 of them so far, with 3 editions between them; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 4
- 2 of 4 catalogued so far
- Editions tracked
- 3
- Numbers
- 1 to 2
- Published
- 2003 to 2008
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Reading order
The The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The Briar KingBuy a copy: eBay2003
- 2The Charnel PrinceBuy a copy: eBay2004
- 3The Blood KnightBuy a copy: eBay2006
- 4The Born QueenBuy a copy: eBay2008
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Briar King First | 2002 | |
| 2 | The Charnel Prince First | 2004 |
About The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone is a four-book fantasy series by the American writer Greg Keyes, published from 2003 to 2008. The first volume, The Briar King, was published by Del Rey Books in the US in January 2003, followed by The Charnel Prince (2004), The Blood Knight (2006) and The Born Queen (2008).
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone books in?
Start with The Briar King (2003), then The Charnel Prince and The Blood Knight. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone books are there?
There are 4 books in the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series, from 2003 to 2008. We have catalogued 2 of them so far.
What is the first The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone book?
The Briar King, first published in 2003, is the first book in the The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series.
Where these facts come from
- The Briar King, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Greg Keyes, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 28 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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