BookBingeThe Faithful and the Fallen Books in Order
The short answer
John Gwynne · 4 books
- How many books?
- There are 4 books in The Faithful and the Fallen series, published 2012–2016.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Wrath (2016).
- Where to start
- Start with Malice (2012).
About 2,700 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
A blacksmith's son is drawn into a continent-spanning war between the faithful and the fallen, fought through kings, warbands, and prophecy.
Here is the complete The Faithful and the Fallen reading order — all 4 books by John Gwynne, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- MaliceA stable boy and a disgraced prince are drawn into the early stirrings of a war as an ancient evil begins to awaken across the land.2012634 pages
- ValourAs war spreads across the fractured kingdoms, shifting alliances and hidden betrayals push the realms closer to catastrophe.2014
- RuinWith the true enemy's plans coming into focus, scattered heroes and armies race to unite before it is too late.2015672 pages
- WrathThe gathering storm breaks in a final, world-altering battle that brings the saga's many threads to their conclusion.2016713 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 Faithful and the Fallen books are there?
There are 4 books in The Faithful and the Fallen series by John Gwynne, from Malice (2012) to Wrath (2016). Together they run to about 2,700 pages.
Is The Faithful and the Fallen series finished?
Yes. John Gwynne completed the series with Wrath in 2016; all 4 books are out now.
What is the first Faithful and the Fallen book?
Malice (2012) is book one, at 634 pages. A stable boy and a disgraced prince are drawn into the early stirrings of a war as an ancient evil begins to awaken across the land.
Should I read The Faithful and the Fallen series in publication order?
Yes. For The Faithful and the Fallen series, reading order and publication order are the same — Malice (2012) through Wrath (2016).
How long does it take to read all Faithful and the Fallen books?
About 2,700 pages across 4 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Wrath (713 pages); the shortest is Malice (634 pages).