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Penric and Desdemona

by Lois McMaster Bujold

13 books Started 2015 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Penric and Desdemona is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Lois McMaster Bujold, made up of 13 books published between 2015 and 2024. It begins with Penric's Demon (2015), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Penric and the Bandit (Short Story) (2024), spanning 9 years of storytelling.

13books
9years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Penric's Demon 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Penric and the Shaman 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Penric's Fox (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Masquerade in Lodi (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Penric\'s Mission 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Mira's Last Dance (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Prisoner of Limnos 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Orphans of Raspay (Short Story) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
9 The Physicians of Vilnoc (Short Story) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Assassins of Thasalon 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Knot of Shadows (Short Story) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Demon DaughterLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Penric and the Bandit (Short Story) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Penric and Desdemona series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Penric and Desdemona series?

Start with Penric's Demon (2015), the first book in the Penric and Desdemona series by Lois McMaster Bujold. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Penric and Desdemona series?

There are 13 books in the Penric and Desdemona series by Lois McMaster Bujold, published between 2015 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Penric and Desdemona series?

The first book in the Penric and Desdemona series is Penric's Demon, published in 2015 by Lois McMaster Bujold.

What is the latest book in the Penric and Desdemona series?

The most recent book in the Penric and Desdemona series is Penric and the Bandit (Short Story) (2024) by Lois McMaster Bujold.

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About Lois McMaster Bujold

One of the most respected writers in the field of speculative fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold burst onto the scene in 1986 with Shards of Honor, the first of her tremendously popular Vorkosigan Saga novels. She has received numerous accolades and prizes, including the Nebula Award (for Falling Free), three Hugo Awards for Best Novel (The Vor Game, Barrayar, and Mirror Dance), as well as the Hugo and Nebula Awards for her novella Mountains of Mourning.

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