Reading order
Books of the South reading order
Volumes 12–13 of 20 in The Black Company
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2- 8.08.0 / 10233 ratings
- Score
- 2 volumes
- Volumes
- 1989–1990
- Published
- about 13 h
- Reading time
- Completed
- Status
- Fantasy
- Genre
Quick answer
Publication order
2 volumes1989–1990Completed
Every volume in order
Read: 0 of 2
Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026
Extras, short stories and spin-offs
Not needed to follow the main story — read them after the series or skip them.
- The Black Company Goes South2002
Frequently asked questions
Which Books of the South book is the best?
By reader score, Dreams of Steel (8.0/10). The lowest-rated is Shadow Games (7.9/10).
Which Books of the South book is the longest?
“Dreams of Steel” is the longest at 384 pages; the shortest is “Shadow Games” with 320 pages.
What should I read after Books of the South?
After the main series: The Black Company Goes South.
