BookBingeThe Dark Tower Books in Order
King's magnum opus — a gunslinger's quest across worlds to reach the Dark Tower that holds all reality together.
Here is the complete The Dark Tower reading order — all 8 books by Stephen King, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Gunslinger(1982)
- The Drawing of the Three(1987)
- The Waste Lands(1991)
- Wizard and Glass(1997)
- Wolves of the Calla(2003)
- Song of Susannah(2004)
- The Dark Tower(2004)
- The Wind Through the Keyhole(2012)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
Track your place in The Dark Tower
BookBinge remembers which book you're on and writes a spoiler-safe recap before every sequel. Free on iOS.
Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Dark Tower series?
There are 8 books in the The Dark Tower series by Stephen King, beginning with The Gunslinger (1982) and most recently The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012).
What is the first The Dark Tower book?
The first book is The Gunslinger, published in 1982. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Dark Tower in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.