The Complete The Dark Tower Reading Order
Looking for the complete The Dark Tower reading order? This fantasy series by Stephen King spans 8 books. Below is every The Dark Tower book in order, with publication year and buy links.
A gunslinger pursues the Man in Black across a desolate post-apocalyptic world.
Books in Reading Order
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunslinger | 1982 | View on Amazon |
| 2 | The Drawing of the Three | 1987 | View on Amazon |
| 3 | The Waste Lands | 1991 | View on Amazon |
| 4 | Wizard and Glass | 1997 | View on Amazon |
| 5 | Wolves of the Calla | 2003 | View on Amazon |
| 6 | Song of Susannah | 2004 | View on Amazon |
| 7 | The Dark Tower | 2004 | View on Amazon |
| 8 | The Wind Through the Keyhole | 2012 | View on Amazon |
The Dark Tower — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first book in the The Dark Tower series?
The first book in the The Dark Tower series is The Gunslinger (1982). Start there — the series is best read in publication order.
How many books are in the The Dark Tower series?
There are 8 books in the The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. The most recent is The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012).
What order should I read the The Dark Tower books in?
Read the The Dark Tower books in publication order, beginning with The Gunslinger and ending with The Wind Through the Keyhole. The full numbered reading order is listed above.