The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Books in Order
The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series is 4 books by Stephen R. Donaldson, published 2004 to 2013. Start with The Runes of the Earth (2004). We have catalogued 2 of them so far, with 4 editions between them; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 4
- 2 of 4 catalogued so far
- Editions tracked
- 4
- Numbers
- 1 to 2
- Published
- 2004 to 2013
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Reading order
The The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The Runes of the EarthLinden Avery runs a clinic caring for Joan Covenant until Roger Covenant seizes Joan and Linden's adopted son Jeremiah, and all of them are drawn back into the Land.Buy a copy: eBay2004
- 2Fatal RevenantBefore Linden can search for Jeremiah, figures who seem to be her son and Thomas Covenant appear at Revelstone and carry her thousands of years into the Land's past.Buy a copy: eBay2007
- 3Against All Things EndingWith the Worm of the World's End stirring, Linden seeks Jeremiah, the end of Joan's time rifts and a way to save the Earth, and strikes a risky bargain with the Harrow.Buy a copy: eBay2010
- 4The Last DarkAs the Worm draws nearer, Covenant meets his old Haruchai companion Brinn, now Guardian of the One Tree, and is urged to hunt a fleeing Raver.Buy a copy: eBay2013
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Runes of the Earth First | 2004 | |
| 2 | Fatal Revenant First | 2007 |
About The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is the third and final sequence in Stephen R. Donaldson's Thomas Covenant fantasy saga, following Linden Avery back to the Land. There are 4 Last Chronicles novels, published from 2004 to 2013, each issued by Putnam in the US and Orion in the UK: The Runes of the Earth, Fatal Revenant, Against All Things Ending and The Last Dark. The earlier Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever and The Second Chronicles are separate trilogies and are not counted here.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant books in?
Start with The Runes of the Earth (2004), then Fatal Revenant and Against All Things Ending. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant books are there?
There are 4 books in the The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series, from 2004 to 2013. We have catalogued 2 of them so far.
What is the first The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant book?
The Runes of the Earth, first published in 2004, is the first book in the The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series.
Where these facts come from
- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Publications, Stephen R. Donaldson (stephenrdonaldson.com)
- The Runes of the Earth, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Fatal Revenant, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Against All Things Ending, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Last Dark, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 2 November 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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