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Chronological Darkover

by Mercedes Lackey

31 books Started 1962 Latest 2024
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.

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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