BookBingeSworn Soldier Books in Order
A gothic horror novella series following retired soldier Alex Easton as they confront uncanny, unnatural threats across the fictional country of Gallacia — beginning with a Poe-inspired descent into a decaying estate.
Here is the complete Sworn Soldier reading order — all 3 books by T. Kingfisher, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- What Moves the Dead(2022)
- What Feasts at Night(2024)
- What Stalks the Deep(2025)
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 Sworn Soldier series?
There are 3 books in the Sworn Soldier series by T. Kingfisher, beginning with What Moves the Dead (2022) and most recently What Stalks the Deep (2025).
What is the first Sworn Soldier book?
The first book is What Moves the Dead, published in 2022. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Sworn Soldier in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.