Chronological Heroes in Hell Books in Order (2026) – C.J. Cherryh

Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Heroes in Hell is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by C.J. Cherryh, made up of 24 books published between 1986 and 2024. It begins with Heroes in Hell ( With: Gregory Benford, David Drake, Janet Morris) (1986), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Monsters in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Chris Morris, A. L. Butcher) (2024), spanning 38 years of storytelling.

24books

38years active

4decades

~1.7yrs between books

2024latest release

#	Title	Year	Buy
1980s
1	Heroes in Hell ( With: Gregory Benford, David Drake, Janet Morris)	1986	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2	The Gates of Hell ( With: Janet Morris)	1986	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3	Rebels In Hell ( By: Janet Morris)	1986	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4	Kings in Hell ( With: Janet Morris)	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5	Crusaders in Hell ( With: Gregory Benford, David Drake, Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Michael Amstrong, Bill Kerby)	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6	Legions of Hell	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7	Angels in Hell ( By: Janet Morris)	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8	Masters in Hell ( With: David Drake)	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9	The Little Helliad ( By: Janet Morris, Chris Morris)	1988	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10	War in Hell ( By: Janet Morris)	1988	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11	Prophets in Hell ( With: George Alec Effinger, Robert Sheckley, David Drake, Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Brad Miner, Bill Kerby, Richard Groller)	1989	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12	Explorers in Hell ( By: David Drake)	1989	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
13	Bridge Over Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Michael A. Armstrong)	2009	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14	Lawyers in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Jason Cordova, Bruce Durham, Sarah Hulcy, Larry Atchley Jr., John Manning, Richard Groller)	2011	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15	Rogues in Hell ( By: Bradley H. Sinor, Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Shirley Meier, Michael Z. Williamson, Michael H. Hanson, Julie Cochrane, David L. Burkhead, H. David Blalock, Bruce Durham, Sarah Hulcy, Larry Atchley Jr., John Manning, Richard Groller, Michael A. Armstrong, Bill Snider, Deborah Koren, Jack William Finley, Edward McKeown, Allan Gibreath)	2012	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16	Dreamers in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Ed McKeown, Sara M. Harvey, David L. Burkhead, Jason Cordova, Sarah Hulcy, Larry Atchley Jr., John Manning, Richard Groller, Tom Barczak, Yelle Hughes, Bill Snider, Deborah Koren, Shebat Legion, Jack William Finley, Michael A. Ventrella, Bettina Meister, Petra Jorns)	2013	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17	Poets in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Joe Bonadonna, pdmac, Bruce Durham, Larry Atchley Jr., Richard Groller, Michael A. Armstrong, Tom Barczak, Matthew Kirshenblatt, Beth W. Patterson, Yelle Hughes, Bill Snider, Deborah Koren, Shebat Legion, Bill Barnhill, Jack William Finley)	2014	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18	Doctors in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Joe Bonadonna, Matthew Kirshenblatt, Bill Snider, Deborah Koren, Chris Morris, Andrew P. Weston, Rob Hinkle, Paul Freeman)	2015	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19	Hell Bound ( By: Janet Morris, Andrew P. Weston)	2015	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20	Pirates in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Paul Freeman, Andrew P. Weston, Rob Hinkle)	2017	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21	Lovers in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Nancy Asire, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, A.L. Butcher, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Andrew P. Weston, Michael E. Dellert)	2018	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
22	Mystics in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Gustavo Bondoni, A.L. Butcher, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Andrew P. Weston)	2021	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23	Liars in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Chris Morris, Michael H. Hanson, Joe Bonadonna, Richard Groller, S.E. Lindberg, Andrew P. Weston)	2022	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24	Monsters in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Chris Morris, A. L. Butcher)Latest	2024	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Heroes in Hell series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Heroes in Hell series?

Start with Heroes in Hell ( With: Gregory Benford, David Drake, Janet Morris) (1986), the first book in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series by C.J. Cherryh. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series?

There are 24 books in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series by C.J. Cherryh, published between 1986 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series?

The first book in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series is Heroes in Hell ( With: Gregory Benford, David Drake, Janet Morris), published in 1986 by C.J. Cherryh.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Heroes in Hell series is Monsters in Hell ( By: Janet Morris, Joe Bonadonna, S.E. Lindberg, Chris Morris, A. L. Butcher) (2024) by C.J. Cherryh.

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About C.J. Cherryh

C. J. Cherryh (born November 1, 1942) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. She has authored over 90 novels and short stories in multiple series, including the Foreigner universe, the Alliance-Union universe, and the Morgaine trilogy. Cherryh's works are widely acclaimed for their intricate worldbuilding and character development. She has won multiple awards for her writing, including three Hugo Awards, two Nebula Awards, and a Locus Award. Her influential 1978 novel "Downbelow Station" won the Nebula Award for Best Novel and Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This marked the beginning of her Foreigner universe, which has gained significant critical and commercial success. Cherryh's works are praised for their depth, realism, and exploration of complex social and political themes. She is considered one of the most significant figures in science fiction and has inspired numerous writers in the genre.

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