The Black Company Books in Order
12 books by Glen Cook · 1984-2024 · Fantasy
1984 series of dark fantasy novels and short stories by Glen Cook
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | | Shadows Linger | 1984 | Amazon |
| 2.1 | Cranky Bitch | 2021 | Amazon | |
| 2.2 | Leta of the Thousand Sorrows | 2022 | Amazon | |
| 2.3 | Wet Dream Fish Story | 2023 | Amazon | |
| 2.4 | Those Who Went Before | 2024 | Amazon | |
| 2.5 | Shaggy Dog Bridge | 2013 | Amazon | |
| 2.6 | Bone Eaters | 2015 | Amazon | |
| 2.7 | Chasing Midnight | 2019 | Amazon | |
| 3 | The White Rose | 1985 | Amazon | |
| 3.5 | The Silver Spike | 1989 | Amazon | |
| 10 | | Port of Shadows | 2018 | Amazon |
| 12 | They Cry | — | Amazon |
Where to start with The Black Company
Start with Shadows Linger. The Black Company books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.
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The Black Company series FAQ
- How many books are in The Black Company series?
- There are 12 books in The Black Company series by Glen Cook, published between 1984 and 2024.
- What is the first Black Company book?
- Shadows Linger, published in 1984, is the first book in The Black Company series.
- What is the latest Black Company book?
- Those Who Went Before (2024) is the most recent Black Company book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The Black Company books in order?
- The Black Company books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with Shadows Linger.



