Game of Thrones Book Series

The "Game of Thrones" book series, titled "A Song of Ice and Fire," written by George R.R. Martin, is a fantasy epic that intricately weaves multiple perspectives and plotlines in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. Centered around power struggles, political intrigue, and the looming threat of supernatural elements, the series explores the quest for the Iron Throne and the consequences of a continent torn by war and dynastic conflicts.

  • A Game of Thrones

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    Summers can last for decades. Winters can last for a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne begins among the noble families who try to take control of the Seven Kingdoms. The story starts with battles, betrayals, and power struggles amongst the noble houses – Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryens – each in the right to have the Iron Throne in its possession, alongside secret plans. All the while, hidden deep in the shadows, a very ancient enemy is stirring in the north, and it will take only a moment of complacency for their danger to spill over all the human race. Loyalties are tested, and no one is safe in this tale of power, family, and the struggle for survival.Book 1 of 5: A Song of Ice and Fire.
  • A Clash of Kings

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    In this sequel to A Game of Thrones, rival kings and queens are at war for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, while new alliances are formed and betrayed. Yet as brutality rules the icy North, a dark force, more threatening than any threat from winter, arises. Across the sea, Daenerys Targaryen searches for her rightful throne, the strength of her newly grown dragons ready to conquer. The scattered and beleaguered Stark family will have to survive these perilous times. This tale weaves together the fates of diverse characters in a battle for power, survival, and justice.Book 2 of 5: A Song of Ice and Fire.
  • A Storm of Swords

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    In this epic kingdom, which totters into the chaos of war, noble families play the game of thrones, vying against each other. While outside the protective wall, supernatural forces have been gathering, where key characters face betrayal, enter into alliances, and see the tragic loss. It's a story that unravels itself in complex political intrigue, consisting of epic battles and quest for power, where loyalties are tested, and no one will be safe in the fight for supremacy. This book is a thrilling journey through a fantasy world where the line between good and evil is often blurred.Book 3 of 5: A Song of Ice and Fire.
  • A Feast for Crows

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    The Seven Kingdoms are plunged into civil war and turmoil after a devastating war, as new power vacuums form and new threats and alliances emerge from the ashes. The story is structured by various characters moving through this perilous political terrain toward power, survival, or justice. As the kingdom stands on the verge of annihilation and an approaching civil war, the propelling personal ambitions, family loyalties, and the quest for the Iron Throne go on. This chapter in the series further reveals the intricacies of power, the cost of war, and the indomitable human spirit.Book 4 of 5: A Song of Ice and Fire.
  • A Dance with Dragons

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    The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance, with its characters facing a world full of scheming, betrayal, and war to win power and prominence. From the dark willowy woods in the icy North where dark forces gather, to the vast and dangerous lands beyond the Narrow Sea, heroes and villains alike begin their quests. Amidst the chaos, dragons soar again, heralding magic's return and the struggle for the Iron Throne. This story weaves together the fates of families and nations in a battle for ultimate control.Book 5 of 5: A Song of Ice and Fire.

The Game of Thrones books in chronological order to read.