The Thieves' World is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by C.J. Cherryh, made up of 19 books published between 1979 and 2013. It begins with Thieves' World ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) (1979), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Complete Lythande ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) (2013), spanning 34 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | Thieves' World ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1979 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 2 | Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Shadows of Sanctuary ( By: Philip Jose Farmer, John Brunner, Joe Haldeman, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1981 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Storm Season ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Face of Chaos ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1983 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Wings of Omen ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Dead of Winter ( By: Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1985 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Soul of the City ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | Blood Ties ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Shadowspawn ( By: Andrew J. Offutt) | 1987 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Aftermath ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1987 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Uneasy Alliances ( By: Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1988 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | Stealers' Sky ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) | 1989 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 14 | The Shadow of Sorcery ( By: Andrew J. Offutt) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 15 | Sanctuary ( By: Lynn Abbey) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 16 | Turning Points ( By: Dennis L. McKiernan, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Lynn Abbey, Raymond E. Feist, Diana Paxson) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | Enemies of Fortune ( With: Jody Lynn Nye, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Lynn Abbey, Robin Wayne Bailey, Andrew J. Offutt, Jeff Grubb, Selina Rosen, Diana Paxson) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | Thieves' World: Player's Manual ( By: James Ryman) | 2005 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 19 | The Complete Lythande ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)Latest | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Thieves' World series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Thieves' World series?
Start with Thieves' World ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) (1979), the first book in the Thieves' World series by C.J. Cherryh. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Thieves' World series?
There are 19 books in the Thieves' World series by C.J. Cherryh, published between 1979 and 2013.
What is the first book in the Thieves' World series?
The first book in the Thieves' World series is Thieves' World ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin), published in 1979 by C.J. Cherryh.
What is the latest book in the Thieves' World series?
The most recent book in the Thieves' World series is The Complete Lythande ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) (2013) by C.J. Cherryh.