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The Lost Chronicles in Order

The Lost Chronicles series is best read in order, starting with Dragons of the Dwarven Depths, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. The Companions of the Lance continue their fight in the War of the Lance, facing new challenges involving dwarven refugees, dark magic, and ancient prophecies in the world of Krynn.

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

The Lost Chronicles Books in Order

3 books

Complete reading order for The Lost Chronicles.

How to Read The Lost Chronicles

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order provides the best experience for the Lost Chronicles series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own major conflicts and resolutions, yet the Companions’ relationships, personal arcs, and the larger War of the Lance carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of the dwarven refugee crisis and early war developments, along with the building emotional stakes that give later books their full impact.

About The Lost Chronicles

Series Premise

The Lost Chronicles series expands on the original Dragonlance saga by filling key gaps in the Companions’ adventures. It follows familiar heroes like Tanis, Raistlin, and Caramon as they undertake separate but interconnected quests during the war against the Dragonarmies, revealing new secrets and personal struggles.

Main Characters

The series features the Companions of the Lance, including Tanis Half-Elven, the half-elf leader, and Raistlin Majere, the ambitious mage. Their evolving bonds and individual roles in the war drive the story.

Setting

The stories take place in the world of Krynn during the War of the Lance, featuring dwarven kingdoms, war-torn lands, and ancient ruins.

Tone & Themes

The tone is epic and adventurous with strong character focus. Central themes include friendship and loyalty, the cost of ambition, redemption, and the struggle between light and darkness.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy Dragonlance stories, epic fantasy quests, morally complex characters, and tales of heroism during war.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes fantasy violence and war; mild romantic elements. Suitable for teen and adult readers.

The Lost Chronicles series provides deeper insight into the Companions’ journey during the War of the Lance. Reading the books in order lets their individual paths and the full scope of the conflict unfold naturally.

FAQ

How many books are in The Lost Chronicles?

3 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Dragons of the Hourglass Mage , was published in August 2009.

When was the most recent book released?

Dragons of the Hourglass Mage was published in August 2009.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Dragons of the Dwarven Depths , published in July 2006.

What genre is The Lost Chronicles?

The series primarily falls into the Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery genre.

Do you need to read The Lost Chronicles in order?

It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

What is The Lost Chronicles about?

The Lost Chronicles series expands on the original Dragonlance saga by filling key gaps in the Companions’ adventures. It follows familiar heroes like Tanis, Raistlin, and Caramon as they undertake separate but interconnected quests during the war against the Dragonarmies, revealing new secrets and personal struggles.

Is The Lost Chronicles finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.