BookBingeBlacktongue Books in Order
The short answer
Christopher Buehlman · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Blacktongue series, published 2021–2026.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Blacktongue Thief (2021).
About 1,200 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
A bawdy, darkly funny fantasy series following Kinch Na Shannack, a thief deep in debt to an all-powerful guild, and Galva, a knight sworn to the goddess of death, through a world scarred by goblin wars.
Here is the complete Blacktongue reading order — all 3 books by Christopher Buehlman, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Blacktongue ThiefKinch Na Shannack, a thief who owes the Takers Guild a fortune, tries to rob the wrong traveller: Galva, a knight searching for her missing queen, and is pulled into her perilous quest.2021416 pages
- The Daughters' WarA prequel set during the goblin wars, following Galva years before she meets Kinch.2024416 pages
- The Thrice-Bound FoolKinch must decipher a stolen, murderous book of dark magic while Galva guards him, and the Takers Guild chases them both beyond the edge of the known world.2026384 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Blacktongue books are there?
There are 3 books in the Blacktongue series by Christopher Buehlman, from The Blacktongue Thief (2021) to The Thrice-Bound Fool (2026). Together they run to about 1,200 pages.
Is the Blacktongue series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is The Thrice-Bound Fool (2026), and Christopher Buehlman hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Blacktongue book?
The Blacktongue Thief (2021) is book one, at 416 pages. Kinch Na Shannack, a thief who owes the Takers Guild a fortune, tries to rob the wrong traveller: Galva, a knight searching for her missing queen, and is pulled into her perilous quest.
Should I read the Blacktongue series in publication order?
Yes. For the Blacktongue series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Blacktongue Thief (2021) through The Thrice-Bound Fool (2026).
How long does it take to read all Blacktongue books?
About 1,200 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Blacktongue Thief (416 pages); the shortest is The Thrice-Bound Fool (384 pages).