Reading order

The Singing Hills Cycle — reading order

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7 volumes
Volumes
2020–2026
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Ongoing
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The Empress of Salt and Fortune
Start withThe Empress of Salt and Fortune2020 · Volume 1 of 7

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Publication order

7 volumes2020–2026Ongoing

Every volume in order

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  1. Into the Riverlands
    Into the Riverlands2022 · Not ranked yet
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  2. The Brides of High Hill
    The Brides of High Hill2024 · Not ranked yet
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  3. A Mouthful of Dust
    A Mouthful of Dust2025 · Not ranked yet
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  4. A Long and Speaking Silence
    A Long and Speaking Silence2026 · Not ranked yet
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read The Singing Hills Cycle in?

Read in publication order: 7 volumes published 2020–2026. Start with “The Empress of Salt and Fortune”.

How many volumes does The Singing Hills Cycle have?

The Singing Hills Cycle has 7 volumes.

Which volume of The Singing Hills Cycle should I start with?

With the first volume — “The Empress of Salt and Fortune” (2020). Later parts build on earlier events.

Does the reading order of The Singing Hills Cycle matter?

Yes — it is one continuous story. The safest path is publication order, listed above.

Which is the second book of The Singing Hills Cycle?

The second volume is “When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain” (2020).

Is The Singing Hills Cycle finished?

No — the latest volume came out in 2026 and the series is still running.

What is the latest book of The Singing Hills Cycle?

The most recent volume is “A Long and Speaking Silence” (2026).

When did the The Singing Hills Cycle books come out?

In publication order: 1. The Empress of Salt and Fortune (2020), 2. When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (2020), 3. Into the Riverlands (2022), 4. Mammoths at the Gates (2023), 5. The Brides of High Hill (2024), 6. A Mouthful of Dust (2025), 7. A Long and Speaking Silence (2026).

Which The Singing Hills Cycle book is the longest?

“When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain” is the longest at 83 pages; the shortest is “The Empress of Salt and Fortune” with 75 pages.