BookBingeBook of the Ancestor Books in Order
A gifted young novice trains as a warrior-assassin nun in a frozen, dying world, uncovering dangerous secrets about her own nature.
Here is the complete Book of the Ancestor reading order — all 3 books by Mark Lawrence, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Red Sister(2017)
- Grey Sister(2018)
- Holy Sister(2019)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Book of the Ancestor series?
There are 3 books in the Book of the Ancestor series by Mark Lawrence, beginning with Red Sister (2017) and most recently Holy Sister (2019).
What is the first Book of the Ancestor book?
The first book is Red Sister, published in 2017. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Book of the Ancestor in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.