Books in order
Mark Lawrence — books in order
- 2
- Series
- 1
- Outside series
- 2011–2026
- Published
Quick answer
- Mark Lawrence has 2 series with a set reading order in BookRank.
- Start with The Broken Empire Trilogy — its first volume is “Prince of Thorns” (2011).
- Outside the series: 1 ranked book.
The Broken Empire Trilogy
- Prince of ThornsStart herePrince of Thorns–Not ranked yet
- King of ThornsKing of Thorns–Not ranked yet
- Emperor of ThornsEmperor of Thorns–Not ranked yet
The Book of the Ancestor
- Red SisterStart hereRed Sister–Not ranked yet
- Grey SisterGrey Sister–Not ranked yet
- Holy SisterHoly Sister–Not ranked yet
Books outside any series
Frequently asked questions
Which series did Mark Lawrence write?
In BookRank, 2 series: The Broken Empire Trilogy, The Book of the Ancestor.
Where should I start with Mark Lawrence?
With The Broken Empire Trilogy — its first volume, “Prince of Thorns” (2011).
What is the oldest book by Mark Lawrence in BookRank?
“Prince of Thorns” (2011).
What is the newest book by Mark Lawrence in BookRank?
“Daughter of Crows” (2026).
Do the books by Mark Lawrence have to be read in order?
Within each series, yes — The Broken Empire Trilogy, The Book of the Ancestor. Books outside the series can be read in any order.
Series and volumes: Wikidata (CC0); the standalone list covers the books BookRank ranks, not the author’s complete bibliography.