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Darkover

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

31 books Started 1962 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Darkover is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Marion Zimmer Bradley, made up of 31 books published between 1962 and 2024. It begins with The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters) (1962), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Arilinn ( With: Deborah J. Ross) (2024), spanning 62 years of storytelling.

31books
62years active
7decades
~2.1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters) 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Sword of Aldones 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Bloody Sun 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Star of Danger 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
5 The Winds of Darkover 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The World Wreckers 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Darkover Landfall 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Spell Sword 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Heritage of Hastur 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Shattered Chain 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Forbidden Tower 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Stormqueen! 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
13 Two to Conquer 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Sharra's Exile 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Hawkmistress! 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Thendara House 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 City of Sorcery 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Heirs of Hammerfell 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
19 Rediscovery ( With: Mercedes Lackey) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Exile's Song 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Shadow Matrix 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Traitor's Sun 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
23 Zandru's Forge ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 A Flame in Hali ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
25 Hastur Lord ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Death of Brendan Ensolare (Short Story) ( By: Deborah Wheeler) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 The Children of Kings ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Thunderlord ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
29 Ski the Hellers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 The Laran Gambit ( With: Deborah J. Ross) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Arilinn ( With: Deborah J. Ross)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Darkover series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Darkover series?

Start with The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters) (1962), the first book in the Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Darkover series?

There are 31 books in the Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley, published between 1962 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Darkover series?

The first book in the Darkover series is The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters), published in 1962 by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

What is the latest book in the Darkover series?

The most recent book in the Darkover series is Arilinn ( With: Deborah J. Ross) (2024) by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

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About Marion Zimmer Bradley

Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930-1999) was an American fantasy and science fiction author. She is best known for her "Darkover" series, a long-running space opera set on a fictional planet. Bradley also wrote extensively about Arthurian legend, including the influential "Mists of Avalon" (1982). Her work has been praised for its depth of characterization and its exploration of feminist themes. Bradley was born in Albany, New York. She began writing at a young age and published her first story in 1952. She was a prolific author, publishing over 50 novels and numerous short stories. She won the Balrog Award for Best Novel in 1983 for "The Mists of Avalon" and the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Fantasy in 1984 for "The Shattered Chain." Bradley's work has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

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