Elizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon (born June 7, 1945) is an American science fiction and fantasy author known for her hard science fiction works and epic fantasy series. Moon was born in McAllen, Texas, and has a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin. She served as a Marine cryptologist before becoming a full-time writer in 1985. Her notable works include the "Paksenarrion" fantasy series (1988-1991), the "Vatta's War" science fiction series (2003-2022), and the standalone novels "The Speed of Dark" (2002), which won the Nebula Award for Best Novel, and "Remnant Population" (2006). Moon has received numerous awards, including the Nebula Award, Hugo Award, and Locus Award. Her works are praised for their strong characters, well-developed worlds, and explorations of complex themes.
Book Series by Elizabeth Moon
Paksenarrion Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Deeds of Honor | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deeds of Youth | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
The Deed of Paksenarrion Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepfarmer's Daughter | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Divided Allegiance | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Oath of Gold | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
The Legacy of Gird Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Surrender None | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Liar's Oath | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
Paladin's Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Oath of Fealty | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kings of the North | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Echoes of Betrayal | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Limits of Power | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crown of Renewal | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Serrano Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Party | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sporting Chance | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winning Colors | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once a Hero | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rules of Engagement | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Change of Command | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Against the Odds | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Vatta's War Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Trading in Danger | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Marque and Reprisal / Moving Target | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Engaging the Enemy | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Command Decision | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Victory Conditions | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Vatta's Peace Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Welcome | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Into the Fire | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Elizabeth Moon Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Remnant Population | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Speed of Dark | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Elizabeth Moon Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar Activity | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Phases | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Moon Flights | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Planet Pirates Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sassinak ( With: Anne McCaffrey) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Death of Sleep ( By: Anne McCaffrey, Jody Lynn Nye) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Generation Warriors ( With: Anne McCaffrey) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronological Planet Pirates Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Death of Sleep ( By: Anne McCaffrey, Jody Lynn Nye) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sassinak ( With: Anne McCaffrey) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Generation Warriors ( With: Anne McCaffrey) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
Elizabeth Moon Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Far Stars War | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Siege of Arsita | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Escape from Earth | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ladies of Trade Town | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mammoth Book of SF Wars | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Operation Arcana | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Warrior Women | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Little Green Men—Attack! | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Infinite Stars | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
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