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Brainship

by Mercedes Lackey

7 books Started 1969 Latest 1997
Publication Reading Order

The Brainship is a Fantasy series by Mercedes Lackey, made up of 7 books published between 1969 and 1997. It begins with The Ship Who Sang ( By: Anne McCaffrey) (1969), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Ship Avenged ( By: S.M. Stirling) (1997), spanning 28 years of storytelling.

7books
28years active
2decades
~4.7yrs between books
1997latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 The Ship Who Sang ( By: Anne McCaffrey) 1969 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 The Ship Who Searched ( With: Anne McCaffrey) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 PartnerShip ( By: Margaret Ball) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The City Who Fought ( By: S.M. Stirling) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Ship Who Won ( By: Anne McCaffrey, Jody Lynn Nye) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Ship Errant ( By: Jody Lynn Nye) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Ship Avenged ( By: S.M. Stirling)Latest 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Brainship series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Brainship series?

Start with The Ship Who Sang ( By: Anne McCaffrey) (1969), the first book in the Brainship series by Mercedes Lackey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Brainship series?

There are 7 books in the Brainship series by Mercedes Lackey, published between 1969 and 1997.

What is the first book in the Brainship series?

The first book in the Brainship series is The Ship Who Sang ( By: Anne McCaffrey), published in 1969 by Mercedes Lackey.

What is the latest book in the Brainship series?

The most recent book in the Brainship series is The Ship Avenged ( By: S.M. Stirling) (1997) by Mercedes Lackey.

Mercedes Lackey is an American fantasy author born on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Lackey's professional writing career began in 1983 with the publication of "Arrows of the Queen." Since then, she has become widely acclaimed for her prolificacy, writing over 100 novels and short stories primarily within the fantasy genre. Her notable works include the Valdemar series, the Elemental Masters series, and many others set within shared fictional universes or standalone worlds. Lackey has garnered numerous awards, including the HOMer Award, the Prism Award, and the Sapphire Award. Her books have gained critical acclaim for their vivid world-building, complex characters, and engaging narratives.

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