Game of Thrones Books in Order
Every Book in the "Game of Thrones" Series, In Order
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The first novel, "A Game of Thrones," introduces us to the world of Westeros, where dragons once flew, magic lurks in mysterious places, and a number of great noble houses scheme for power. Robert Baratheon is the king, and after his chief adviser dies, he recruits his reluctant friend, Ned Stark, to take the position. Ned and his family walk into a court filled with deadly secrets — first among them, Queen Cersei's affair and the illegitimacy of her children. Ned's attempt to unravel the lies lead to several deaths, a succession crisis, and a splintering of the kingdom.
Meanwhile, to the north, Ned's illegitimate son Jon joins the Night's Watch, a group dedicated to defending the Seven Kingdoms against the terrors beyond the great Wall. And across the sea, Daenerys Targaryen, the last of the previous royal house, begins her own quest to return to the throne.