Publication Reading Order
The Chronological Darkover is a Fantasy series by Mercedes Lackey, 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 ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, 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 ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1962 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Bloody Sun ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1964 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Star of Danger ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1965 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 5 | The Winds of Darkover ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The World Wreckers ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Darkover Landfall ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1972 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Spell Sword ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | The Heritage of Hastur ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | The Shattered Chain ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | The Forbidden Tower ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1977 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Stormqueen! ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1978 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 13 | Two to Conquer ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Sharra's Exile ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1981 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 15 | Hawkmistress! ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 16 | Thendara House ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1983 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | City of Sorcery ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | The Heirs of Hammerfell ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1989 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 19 | Rediscovery ( With: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 20 | Exile's Song ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 21 | The Shadow Matrix ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 22 | Traitor's Sun ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 23 | Zandru's Forge ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 24 | A Flame in Hali ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 25 | Hastur Lord ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, 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 ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 28 | Thunderlord ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, 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 ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 31 | Arilinn ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross)Latest | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chronological Darkover series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chronological Darkover series?
Start with The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters) (1962), the first book in the Chronological Darkover series by Mercedes Lackey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chronological Darkover series?
There are 31 books in the Chronological Darkover series by Mercedes Lackey, published between 1962 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Chronological Darkover series?
The first book in the Chronological Darkover series is The Planet Savers (Short Story) ( By: Elisabeth Waters), published in 1962 by Mercedes Lackey.
What is the latest book in the Chronological Darkover series?
The most recent book in the Chronological Darkover series is Arilinn ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross) (2024) by Mercedes Lackey.
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