Douglas Niles Books In Order
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Publication Order of Basic Books
Publication Order of Dragonlance Classics Books
Dragonlance Classics Volume I | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragonlance Classics Volume II | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragonlance Classics Volume III | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance Modules Books
Dragons of Despair | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Flame | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Hope | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Desolation | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Ice | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of War | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Light | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Deceit | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Dreams | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Glory | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Truth | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons of Triumph | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World of Krynn | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance Reader's Companion Books
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Chaos War Books
The Last Thane | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tears of the Night Sky | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seeds of Chaos | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Puppet King | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reavers of the Blood Sea | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Siege of Mt. Nevermind | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Chaos Spawn | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dwarf Home Books
Heir of Kayolin | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fate of Thorbardin | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Pax Tharkas | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Elven Nations Books
Firstborn | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Firstborn | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Qualinesti | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Qualinesti | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Kinslayer Wars | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Icewall Books
Winterheim | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Golden Orb | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Messenger | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Lost Histories Books
The Kagonesti | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dargonesti | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Irda | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dargonesti | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Land of the Minotaurs | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dragons | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gully Dwarves | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Lost Legends Books
Vinas Solamnus | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fistandantilus Reborn | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Preludes Books
Darkness and Light | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Riverwind the Plainsman | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flint the King | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tanis, the Shadow Years | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Rise of Solamnia Books
Lord of the Rose | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crown and the Sword | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Measure and the Truth | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Age of Mortals Books
Conundrum | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lioness | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dark Thane | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Prisoner of Haven | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wizards' Conclave | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lake of Death | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Villains Books
The Black Wing | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Black Wing | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before the Mask | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before the Mask | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Emperor of Ansalon | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lord Toede | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dark Queen | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dark Queen | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hederick the Theocrat | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Expert Books
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Druidhome Books
Prophet of Moonshae | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Coral Kingdom | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Druid Queen | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Maztica Books
Ironhelm | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Viperhand | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Feathered Dragon | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: The Moonshae Trilogy Books
Darkwalker on Moonshae | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Black Wizards | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darkwell | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Anthologies Books
Realms of Valor | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of Magic | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Underdark | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Arcane | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of Mystery | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Dragons | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Dragons II | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Elves | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of War | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Realms of the Dead | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Fox on the Rhine Books
Publication Order of Gammarauders Books
Publication Order of High Books
Bloodstone Pass | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Throne of Bloodstone | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Novice Books
Publication Order of Quest Triad Books
Pawns Prevail | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Suitors Duel | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Immortal Game | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Seven Circles Books
Circle at Center | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World Fall | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Goddess Worldweaver | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Starstrike Books
Publication Order of Super Endless Quest Books
Prisoners of Pax Tharkas | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Escape from Castle Quarras | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tarzan And The Well Of Slaves | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nightmare Realm of Baba Yaga | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sorcerer's Crown | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sceptre Of Power | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lords of Doom | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Clash Of The Sorcerers | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Watershed Books
A Breach in the Watershed | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darkenheight | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
War of Three Waters | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Rod of Seven Parts | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
War of the Worlds | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
MacArthur's War | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Collections
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: The Lost Gods Books
Finder's Bane | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fistandantilus Reborn | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tymora's Luck | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Douglas Niles is a fantasy writer and a game designer born in Brookfield, Wisconsin. At a young age, he got an interest in heroic fantasy and wargaming, and since then, he began writing short stories and brief films while in high school.
Niles went to the University of Wisconsin, where he studied speech and minor English. He taught speech and English at Clinton High school. He was among the creators of the Forgotten Realms books, Dragon lance world, and top-secret espionage role-playing game.
Douglas has designed numerous games for Inc., TSR, and SPI, including award-winning board games based on Tom Clancy’s books, Red Storm Rising and The Hunt for Red October.
He has also written two World War II history novels, Fox on the Rhine and Fox at the Front, co-authored with Michael Dobson.
He currently lives in Delavan, Wisconsin, with his lovely wife and two Bouviets. When not writing, Douglas likes playing guitar, visiting family, and cooking.
Darkwalker on Moonshae
Darkwalker on the Moonshae is the debut novel in the Forgotten Realms trilogy.
In the Moonshae Kingdom, there is a terrible struggle that is about to arise. The evil beast Kazgoroth has awakened, and it has drawn power from a corrupt moonwell, a sacred power source for the Goddess.
The Moonshae’s are an archipelago dominated by two human civilizations; Welsh cultures and Viking north men and the Fflolk, who look like an amalgamation of early Irish, Scottish. The book mainly focuses on the area of a country on one of the large islands.
The story serves as a mirror of the old legends like Beowolf, and the main theme is good vs. evil as represented by the Beast of Kazgaroth and the goddess.
It roams on the land, assembling its followers as it spreads darkness in the isles. Prince Tristan has to inform and warn his people on the threat of this evil even when the Goddess sends people to deal with the threat.
Darkwalker on Moonshae is located a hundred miles on the western coast of the forgotten realms; however, it has very little related to the forgotten realms settings. Initially, the novel was written in different settings and refitted to the Realms, which is evident.
People of Moonshae only worship the mother, who’s an aspect of the goddess Chauntes and for centuries has been worshiped by the local druids. The ‘new gods’, religious leaders, known as the Realms pantheon, have recently made the people curious. It’s a feeling of the old ways which are slowly giving way to the new ones.
Tristan is a notable character and his fast transition from being a disappointment to his father to being an expert fighter and an inspirational leader. All this takes place in a few pages and appears as he looks for the magical sword.
Robyn, Tristan’s young ward of mysterious parentage, is more interested as he quickly realizes she has some druidic powers. The children of Goddess and the bloody encounters with the evil servants of Kazgoroth are devastating.
Douglas has done excellent work in character development; for instance, Tristan starts as a spoiled prince with no experience and little training but later fights the giants and wins the sword of legend that will be helpful.
He becomes brave and mature enough to lead his people. Robyn, a second member of the party and Tristan’s adoptive sister, grows from the slightest hints of being interested in nature to becoming not only a druid with some special powers but a druid, the daughter of a mighty druid. She later inherits her mother’s staff and can use the most powerful druidic magic.
Keren is among essential bards in the land. The story alternates between outtakes with the goddess and her challenges, Kargoroth, the beast that corrupts to grow his power.
Darkwalker on Moonshae is a great fantasy story of good versus evil blended with a love story. There are lots of bloody fights, romance, heroic and a cast of engaging and fascinating characters. It’s a fun adventure and a great beginning to the epic fantasy series.
The book is well written and has an easy-to-follow storyline.
The Kagonesti
The Kagonesti is the first installment on Dragonlance: Lost Histories series. The book is divided into three portions; where the first shows Kagonos being the first pathfinder and wielder of the mystic horn at the end of the first Dragon war. He and his people withdraw from the rest of the Elves and retreat deep into the Ashlon forest.
The second portion narrates about Ashaway as he leads people in the third dragon war, which happened during the time for Huma. He has the duty of a pathfinder put in him after the previous one was killed in a raid by the lizardmen who represent the dragon queen.
Ashaway has to look for a way to keep his people safe while still helping the Knights of the Rose pass through thick forests and mountains to reach the Dragon Queen’s fortress.
Even when assisting humans is not allowed by the traditions of Kagonesti, Ashaway is ready to help Solamnic knights.
Each of the three sections is told in vigorous and engaging writing. The last part happens just before the cataclysm and what follows is an amazing Kagonesti by the name Iyadahoe. Douglas does a superb job in developing the story to the end.
Forests cover Ansalon, and under the legendary Silvanos, the elves of Krynn start taming the wilds as they bring their crystal to the city. However, as the Elderwild Kaganos go towards a mystical experience in the mountains, he’s aware that the woodlands have to remain their home forever for his people.
As the years pass, dragon wars temper and the minions of the dark queen are helped by a potential legacy led by respected pathfinders. All this occurs until the wild elves stand at the edge of the deadliest challenge. The challenge gives a choice between survival and annihilation.
Magic, dragons, and battles are plenty throughout the book. Iydahie’s story is compelling and fascinating like the other two.