Order of David Gemmell Books

David Gemmell (1948-2006) was an English writer known for his heroic and historical fantasy novels, including the Drenai Saga and Sipstrassi series. He began his writing journey in the 1970s, but his early efforts did not meet his expectations. After receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, he returned to writing with the aim of publishing at least one novel before his death. The cancer diagnosis turned out to be a mistake, but he published his first novel, Legend, as a result. Following his third book, Waylander, Gemmell became a full-time author. Legend, which he started in 1976, was published in 1984. He enjoyed a successful career, with only one book, White Knight, Black Swan—a crime thriller written under the pseudonym Ross Harding—not achieving bestseller status. His last novel, Fall of Kings, was completed by his wife, Stella, after his passing. Below is a list of David Gemmell’s books in the order of their original publication.