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Wolf King
Wolf King is Lauren Palphreyman's shifter romantasy trilogy for readers who want werewolves, forbidden attraction, royal stakes, alpha politics, and war between human kingdoms and wolf clans.
Author: Lauren Palphreyman | Last checked: August 25, 2026.
Books in the series
| Book | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolf King | Available | Book one. Simon & Schuster lists the audio edition with a March 25, 2025 publication date. |
| The Night Prince | Available | Book two. Simon & Schuster lists the audio edition with a June 10, 2025 publication date. |
| The Wolf Queen | Coming May 18, 2027 | Listed by Simon & Schuster as the epic finale to the Wolf King trilogy. |
Reading path
Read the series in order: The Wolf King, The Night Prince, then The Wolf Queen. This is not a novella-heavy universe or a complicated interlinked reading order; the main thing to know is that book three is still upcoming as of this check.
Reader fit
Pick this up if you want shifter romantasy with a political setup: a princess trapped by duty, werewolf clans in the north, an alpha power structure, and attraction that complicates war. It is a better match for readers who want creature romance inside a fantasy-kingdom frame than for readers looking for cozy wolves or low-conflict paranormal romance.
Audiobook format
| Book | Format | Narrators / availability |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolf King | Duet-style audiobook by listing and review language | Simon & Schuster lists Zara Hampton-Brown and Shane East; AudioFile's review refers to duet narrators. |
| The Night Prince | Multi-narrator unabridged audio download | Simon & Schuster lists Zara Hampton-Brown, Shane East, and Sean Masters. |
| The Wolf Queen | Unabridged audio download listed | Simon & Schuster lists audio for May 18, 2027; narrator details were not visible on the checked page. |
| GraphicAudio | No dramatized adaptation verified | No GraphicAudio listing was verified for this series during this check. |
Where to buy or listen
Check current editions for the Wolf King books. Availability, narrator listings, prices, and release dates can change by country.
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Reader FAQ
What is the Wolf King reading order?
Read The Wolf King, then The Night Prince, then The Wolf Queen.
Is Wolf King complete?
Not yet as of August 25, 2026. Simon & Schuster lists The Wolf Queen for May 18, 2027 and describes it as the finale to the trilogy.
Is this more romantasy or paranormal romance?
It sits closer to romantasy because the wolf romance is tied to a fantasy-world conflict between kingdoms, clans, succession, and war.
Does the audiobook exist?
Yes. Simon & Schuster lists unabridged audio downloads for the series, with Zara Hampton-Brown and Shane East on book one and Zara Hampton-Brown, Shane East, and Sean Masters on book two.
What to read next
Try Shadow City: Silver Wolf for another wolf-shifter route, World of the Lupi for longer werewolf urban fantasy romance, or monster romance romantasy for creature-focused discovery.