


The Riftwar Legacy
3 books
The Riftwar Legacy series by Raymond E. Feist has 2 books. Start with Krondor the Betrayal (1998), then read the rest in the order below.
The Riftwar Legacy reading order

Krondor the Betrayal
Raymond E. Feist
In the aftermath of the Riftwar, the kingdom of Krondor faces a new threat as a ruthless force of trolls and renegade humans gathers strength amid the wreckage of battle. When a rare act of defiance challenges the tide of violence, a dangerous web of assassinations, political intrigue, and ancient magic begins to unfold. Squire Locklear, the quick-witted Jimmy the Hand, the gifted apprentice Owyn, and the legendary sorcerer Pug are drawn into a struggle that will test their courage and determine the fate of Midkemia. Blending epic conflict, betrayal, and richly imagined fantasy, the novel opens a dramatic chapter in the history of a war-scarred kingdom.

Rise of a Merchant Prince
Raymond E. Feist
In the vibrant city of Krondor, a young orphan named Pug rises from obscurity to become a powerful figure in the world of trade and influence. Facing betrayal and political intrigue, he must navigate treacherous alliances and forge his own destiny. This epic tale explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the corrupting nature of power, all set against a richly imagined fantasy backdrop. Feist masterfully weaves a complex narrative of economic warfare and personal struggle, drawing readers into a world where fortunes are made and lost with the turn of a coin.

Krondor the Assassins
Raymond E. Feist
In the bustling, magic-filled kingdom of Midkemia, Prince Arutha faces a wave of unexplained assassinations threatening the safety of Krondor. He entrusts the investigation to Squire James—once known as the legendary thief Jimmy the Hand—who follows the trail into the city’s hidden depths, where rival criminal factions wage a dangerous secret war. As James uncovers a sinister force behind the violence, he must confront corruption, deception, and an escalating threat to both his ruler and the city he loves. Blending political intrigue, urban fantasy, and high-stakes adventure, the novel expands Raymond E. Feist’s acclaimed Riftwar setting with a tense mystery at its heart.