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Empire at War Reading Order

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Empire at War spans 5 books in the Grimdark Archive catalogue. In reading order it begins with Riders of the Dead by Dan Abnett (2003). The most recent entry is Warrior Priest (2010). Below is the complete reading order with reader ratings and where to buy each one.

Empire at War in reading order

Cover of Riders of the Dead by Dan Abnett
Reader rating · 4.03 of 5 from 616 ratings
#1
Riders of the Dead
Dan Abnett
2003Novel
Cover of Grimblades by Nick Kyme
Reader rating · 3.76 of 5 from 144 ratings
#2
Grimblades
Nick Kyme
2010Novel
Cover of Warrior Priest by Darius Hinks
Reader rating · 3.6 of 5 from 188 ratings
#3
Warrior Priest
Darius Hinks
2010Novel
Cover of Swords of the Empire by Marc Gascoigne
Reader rating · 3.38 of 5 from 77 ratings
#4
Swords of the Empire
Marc Gascoigne
2004Anthology
Reader rating · 2.83 of 5 from 6 ratings
#5
As Dead As Flesh
Nick Kyme
2004Short Story

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in Empire at War?

Grimdark Archive catalogues 5 books in Empire at War.

What is the first book in Empire at War?

Riders of the Dead by Dan Abnett, published 2003.

What is the most recent book in Empire at War?

Warrior Priest (2010).

In what order should I read Empire at War?

Start with Riders of the Dead and follow the numbered reading order on this page.