Richard A. Knaak Books In Order
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Firedrake | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ice Dragon | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wolfhelm | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadow Steed | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crystal Dragon | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dragon Crown | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Horse King | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Heroes Books
Weasel's Luck | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Legend of Huma | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stormblade | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonrealm: Origin of Dragonrealm Books
The Shrouded Realm | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Children of the Drake | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragon Tome | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Tales II Books
The Reign of Istar | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cataclysm | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The War of the Lance | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of City of Shadows Trilogy Books
King of the Grey | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frostwing | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dutchman | (1996) | 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: 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 Shattered Light Books
Publication Order of World of Warcraft Books
Day of the Dragon | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cycle of Hatred | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rise of the Horde | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tides of Darkness | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beyond the Dark Portal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beyond the Dark Portal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beyond the Dark Portal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jaina Proudmoore | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Night of the Dragon | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Arthas | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stormrage | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Shattering | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chronicles of War | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thrall | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wolfheart | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
War Crimes | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Illidan | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before the Storm | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadows Rising | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Exploring Azeroth - The Eastern Kingdoms | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sylvanas | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Diablo Books
Legacy of Blood | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Black Road | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Kingdom of Shadow | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Moon of the Spider | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Diablo Archive | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Diablo III: Book of Cain | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Diablo III: Book of Cain | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Diablo III: Book of Tyrael | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Minotaur Wars Books
Night of Blood | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tides of Blood | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Empire of Blood | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Warcraft: War Of The Ancients Books
The Well of Eternity | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Demon Soul | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sundering | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ancients Archive | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of WarCraft: The Sunwell Trilogy Books
Dragon Hunt | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadows of Ice | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghostlands | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Age of Conan Books
Publication Order of Age Of Conan: A Soldier's Quest Books
Publication Order of Diablo: The Sin War Books
Birthright | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scales of the Serpent | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Veiled Prophet | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Ogre Titans Books
Black Talon | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fire Rose | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gargoyle King | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Legends of the Dragonrealm Books
Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. II | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol III | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. IV | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Knight in Shadow Books
Publication Order of Dragonrealm: The Turning War Books
Dragon Master | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gryphon Mage | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Horned Blade | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cut from the Same Shadow and Other Tales | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of World Of Warcraft: Dawn Of The Aspects Books
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part I | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part II | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part III | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part IV | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part V | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Black City Saint Books
Black City Saint | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Black City Demon | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Black City Dragon | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Rex Draconis Books
Under the Dragon Moon | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lords of the Dragon Moon | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadows of the Dragon Moon | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Of Dragon's Blood | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rise of the Dragon Moon | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
War of the Dragon Moon Pt. I | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Shadows of the Dragon Moon Books
Publication Order of The Dragon Throne Books
Knights of the Frost | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sword of Ghosts | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon of the Depths | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance Universe Books
The Art of the Dragonlance Saga | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragonlance Tales | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Day of the Tempest | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best of Tales | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best of Tales, Volume Two | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
More Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragonlance: Key of Destiny : Age of Mortals Campaign | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stonetellers | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales Books
Dark Tapestry | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hell's Pawns | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lost Pathfinder | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Noble Sacrifice | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Prince of Wolves | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Rose and Glove | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winter Witch | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Plague of Shadows | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghosts of Broken Blades | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lord of Penance | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Two Pieces of Tarnished Silver | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Master of Devils | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Illusionist | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Lesson in Taxonomy | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Husks | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Death's Heretic | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Faithful Servants | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Passage to Absalom | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Plow and Sword | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Perfumer's Apprentice | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Krunzle the Quick | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Song of the Serpent | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mother Bears | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
City of the Fallen Sky | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hell or High Water | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Tomb of Winter's Plunder | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fingers of Death—No, Doom! | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Queen of Thorns | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Called to Darkness | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Liar's Blade | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bastard, Sword | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wizard's Mask | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
King of Chaos | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fencing Master | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fencing Master | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stalking the Beast | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Red Rune Canyon | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Killing Time | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Proper Villains | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dagger of Trust | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Skinwalkers | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Redemption Engine | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Boar and Rabbit | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tides of Blood! | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crusader Road | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reign of Stars | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Firesoul | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forge of Ashes | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lord of Runes | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Liar's Island | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beyond the Pool of Stars | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Liar's Bargain | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Starspawn | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shy Knives | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reaper's Eye | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Through The Gate in the Sea | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gears of Faith | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons Books
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 1 | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 2 | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, Volume 2 | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons Volume 3 | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Minotaur Tales Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Janus Mask | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beastmaster | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Flash | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rogues Gallery | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rogue's Gallery | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Honor and Empire | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Classics Books
Murder in Tarsis | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dalamar the Dark | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Citadel | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Inheritance | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance Graphic Novels
Dragons of Autumn Twilight: The Graphic Novel | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragonlance Anthology Collection | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dragonlance: Heroes II Books
Kaz the Minotaur | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gates of Thorbardin | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Galen Beknighted | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Warcaster Chronicles Books
Publication Order of StarCraft Graphic Novel Books
Publication Order of Starcraft: Frontline Books
StarCraft: Frontline, Volume 1 | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
StarCraft: Frontline, Volume 2 | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
StarCraft: Frontline, Volume 3 | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
StarCraft: Frontline, Volume 4 | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of World of Warcraft: Shadow Wing Books
Publication Order of WarCraft Books
Lord of the Clans | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Last Guardian | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1 | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warcraft: Legends Vol. 4 | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warcraft: Legends Vol. 3 | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warcraft: Legends Vol. 5 | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hunters and the Hunted | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Richard A. Knaak is an author of fantasy novels and has added works to the Dragonlance and Diablo series. He has also written his own fantasy series called Dragonrealm. He has authored 44 novels and dozens of short stories. His works have landed him on both the New York Times and USA Today best seller lists.
Knaak was born on May 28th, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Anna. Knaak initially enrolled in college to study chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Later he changed directions and began to study rhetoric earning his bachelor’s degree in 1984. After college and before devoting himself to writing full time, he worked various odd jobs including as a resume writer, warehouse worker, and office clerk.
Richard A. Knaak sold and published his first short story in 1987. This story was inspired by Andrew Norton’s Storm Over Warlock. After experience an amount of success with his first short story, Knaak began work on his contribution to the Dragonlance series. While working on Dragonlance, he continued to produce various short-story works. He has self-proclaimed various authors as influences to his art. These include Roger Zelazny, Edgar rice Burroughs, and Egar Allan Poe.
Of himself, Knaak says he began writing at a young age after realizing he lacked the patience for drawing but could craft a simple plot. He commends himself for having a vivid imagination. In interviews, he says he was first interested in mysteries, but once he got his hands on fantasy novels he knew that was the path for his writing career.
Knaak is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America. His books are translated into a number of different languages including Czech, Finnish, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
In his writing, Richard Knaak delves into both science fiction and fantasy and has authored various Warcraft novels adapted from the popular mass multiplayer online role playing game World of Warcraft.
In interviews, Knaak says that a recurring theme in his books is that we should never give up. One must always believe that there is hope and we must understand that we determine our own destinies. Your only limits are those which you place on yourself. Knaak has said he enjoys creating characters who struggle against great odds.
The main storyline of the original Dragonlance series was established by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Future novels were written by other authors including Richard Knaak. Dragonlance is one of the most popular series in which writers other than the original author creates adventures. Over 190 novels have used the Dragonlance world which is known as Krynn. Within Krynn is the High God and his children. The maleficent force in the Dragonlance series is Chaos who is determined to destroy Krynn. Within Krynn are several beings including dragons, humans, elves, dwarves, kender, gnomes and minotaur. Dragonlances are weapons that were created to destroy evil dragons. Destroying dragons is a feat that is otherwise impossible to accomplish for mortals.
Richard Knaak wrote The Legend of Huma, Kaz the Minotaur, Land of the Minotaurs, Reavers of the Blood Sea, and the Citadel in the Dragonlance series. The main character is Huma Dragonbane who is a knight. One day he is separated from his comrades. While attempting to find his way back, he discovers a group of goblins who captured the minotaur Kaz. He saves the minotaur and they become good friends. Huma and Kaz go on to meet many battles and challenges.
It is noted that with the Dragonlance novels Knaak writes according to the rules of the Dungeon & Dragon games. The Legend of Huma is actually a prequel to the rest of the original Dragonlance trilogy. The central theme in his Dragonlance books is about never giving up. The Legend of Huma reached the New York Times Bestseller list on May 22, 1988.
Another bestselling series by Knaak is the Diablo series which s set in the fictional world of Santuary. The Sin War is the title of the series and it tells the story of Uldyssian who discovers he has strange powers. The first book takes place before the Diablo video games. Uldyssian’s family perishes during a plague and he is left with only a brother. As he discovers his strange powers other bizarre things start to happen. More people die due to strange occurrences. He and his powers are eventually blamed for the terrible tragedies and he must slip away and hide. He meets a stranger named Lylia who helps him harness his new powers and explains that they are gifts he must accept.
Knaak’s Diablo books feature morally ambiguous characters who do not see the world in black and white, but instead walk along a gray path.
Richard Knaak has achieved almost everything a fantasy writer could wish for in his career. His career has extended over a quarter of century and he is renowned for his worlds in Conan and Dragonlance and his own epic fantasies series, the world of Dragonrealm.
Dragonrealm consists of thirteen kingdoms that area ruled by a shape-shifting Dragon King. The Dragonrealm is a place of fantastic creatures both good and evil. The dragons in this series are the epitome of fantasy and magic. They are magnificent creatures who always take command.
Knaak’s Warcraft novels deal with the origins of the five Aspects, dragons who have protected Azeroth for a thousand years. The novel is designed to give readers the essential knowledge of the early age of Azeroth and how events lead to the world’s present state. Of the Warcraft novels, Knaak has said in interviews that he thoroughly enjoys immersing himself in world’s others have created and can transition his writing for such worlds with ease. He says it does not feel like limitations are being placed on his imagination. If he has an idea that does not fit with the world he’s writing for, he simply saves it for one of his own novels. The Warcraft novels were initially intended for online publication only, but due to reader demand, Knaak’s Warcraft tales were collected into a standard book and published by Blizzard.
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