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Moonfall
The Moonfall series by James Rollins has 4 known books (3 published; 1 announced) and is best read in publication order, starting with The Starless Crown (2021). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is A Dragon of Black Glass. The next announced book, A Fist of Molten Fire, is due 1 December 2026.
- Books
- 4 known books (4 novels)
- Published
- 3
- Announced
- 1
- First published
- 2021
- Status
- completed
- Shelved under
- Fantasy
- Last checked
Start here: The Starless Crown (2021) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series. Announced future books are marked below.
- Book 1:
The Starless Crown
The Starless Crown is the novel that opens Moonfall, by James Rollins, first published in 2021. It's followed in the reading order by The Cradle of Ice, in a series of 4 books that ran from 2021 to 2026.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Starless Crown - Book 2:
The Cradle of Ice
The Cradle of Ice is the 2nd entry in Moonfall, by James Rollins, published in 2023. It follows The Starless Crown and precedes A Dragon of Black Glass in the reading order.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Cradle of Ice - Book 3:
A Dragon of Black Glass
A Dragon of Black Glass is the 3rd entry in Moonfall, by James Rollins, published in 2025. It follows The Cradle of Ice and precedes A Fist of Molten Fire in the reading order.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of A Dragon of Black Glass - Book 4:
A Fist of Molten Fire
A Fist of Molten Fire is the 4th entry in Moonfall, by James Rollins, published in 2026 at 624 pages. It follows A Dragon of Black Glass and closes out the 4-book series, which ran from 2021 to 2026.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of A Fist of Molten Fire
About the Moonfall series
On the world of Urth, the moon has shattered, and a young, marked orphan named Nyx becomes central to a prophecy that could determine whether her world survives the coming apocalypse. James Rollins's first epic fantasy series (writing under his own name rather than his James Clemens fantasy pen name) trades Sigma Force's modern technothriller trappings for a fully-built secondary world, while keeping his trademark propulsive pacing, richly researched detail and large ensemble cast racing against a ticking clock.
The series began with The Starless Crown (2021) and continues through The Cradle of Ice (2023) and A Dragon of Black Glass (2025), with a fourth and final volume, A Fist of Molten Fire, scheduled to conclude the story in December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many Moonfall books are there?
Three published so far -- The Starless Crown (2021), The Cradle of Ice (2023) and A Dragon of Black Glass (2025) -- with a fourth and final book, A Fist of Molten Fire, scheduled for December 2026.
What order should I read the Moonfall books in?
Publication order, starting with The Starless Crown. It's a single continuous story rather than standalone entries.
Is Moonfall connected to Sigma Force?
No -- it's an epic fantasy series in a wholly invented secondary world, separate from Rollins's technothriller series.
Is Moonfall the same as James Rollins's James Clemens fantasy novels?
No -- Moonfall is published under Rollins's own name; his earlier fantasy work (Banned and the Banished, Godslayer) was published under the pen name James Clemens.
When does the Moonfall series conclude?
With A Fist of Molten Fire, scheduled for December 1, 2026.
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