The Sellswords Books in Order
The Sellswords series is 3 books by R. A. Salvatore, published 2000 to 2006. Start with Servant of the Shard (2000). We have catalogued 2 of them so far, with 2 editions between them; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 3
- 2 of 3 catalogued so far
- Editions tracked
- 2
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- Published
- 2000 to 2006
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Reading order
The The Sellswords books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1Servant of the ShardBuy a copy: eBay2000
- 2Promise of the Witch-KingBuy a copy: eBay2005
- 3Road of the PatriarchBuy a copy: eBay2006
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servant of the Shard First | 2000 | |
| 3 | Road of the Patriarch First | 2006 |
About The Sellswords
The Sellswords is a Forgotten Realms fantasy trilogy by R. A. Salvatore following Artemis Entreri and the drow mercenary Jarlaxle. Wizards of the Coast published its three books: Servant of the Shard (2000), Promise of the Witch-King (2005) and Road of the Patriarch (2006). Servant of the Shard was first issued as the third book of the Paths of Darkness quartet before being made the opening volume of this trilogy. Promise of the Witch-King reached number 15 on the New York Times bestseller list in November 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Sellswords books in?
Start with Servant of the Shard (2000), then Promise of the Witch-King and Road of the Patriarch. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Sellswords books are there?
There are 3 books in the The Sellswords series, from 2000 to 2006. We have catalogued 2 of them so far.
What is the first The Sellswords book?
Servant of the Shard, first published in 2000, is the first book in the The Sellswords series.
Where these facts come from
- The Sellswords, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Servant of the Shard, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Promise of the Witch-King, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 23 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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