The '''Diablo novels''' are published books that tell stories set in the Land of Sanctuary. These works were commissioned by Blizzard and written in conjunction with the Blizzard lore and story creators, and they are meant to add additional depth and detail to the fictional [[Land of Sanctuary]].

All of the novels are free-standing and can be read without any knowledge of the game, though their stories will likely be of more interest to fans who want a deeper knowledge of the game world. The [[Sin War ]] Trilogy was written to reveal much of the early history and mythology of the Land of Sanctuary game world, and it details the wars between the Angels and Demons that led to the creation of humanity.

Additional novels are planned for release after Diablo III, though it's not known how closely if their stories will tie in with the game's plot. The first was revealed in October 2011 with a release date in March 2012, though the title and cover art has not yet been revealed.[http://diablo.incgamers.com/?p=7594]

These novels are all considered canon, though ''Demonsbane'' and ''Legacy of Blood'' tell smaller, self-contained stories that do not have much connect to do with or further the larger game plot. The Sin War trilogy develops much of the world lore and backstory of the creation of Sanctuary, plus the eternal struggle between the Burning Hells and High Heavens, and is considered the lore and canon that leads directly into the plot of Diablo III, with . (With some [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-3-and/ retcon adjustments] here and there.)