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Magic Goes Away

by Larry Niven

5 books Started 1978 Latest 2016
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The Magic Goes Away is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Larry Niven, made up of 5 books published between 1978 and 2016. It begins with The Magic Goes Away (1978), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Seascape Tattoo ( With: Steven Barnes) (2016), spanning 38 years of storytelling.

5books
38years active
3decades
~9.5yrs between books
2016latest release

Magic Goes Away series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Magic Goes Away series?

Start with The Magic Goes Away (1978), the first book in the Magic Goes Away series by Larry Niven. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Magic Goes Away series?

There are 5 books in the Magic Goes Away series by Larry Niven, published between 1978 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Magic Goes Away series?

The first book in the Magic Goes Away series is The Magic Goes Away, published in 1978 by Larry Niven.

What is the latest book in the Magic Goes Away series?

The most recent book in the Magic Goes Away series is The Seascape Tattoo ( With: Steven Barnes) (2016) by Larry Niven.

Laurence van Cott Niven — known as Larry Niven — is an American science fiction writer. His best-known work is Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. The Science Fiction Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories.

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