The The Bard's Tale is a Fantasy series by Mercedes Lackey, made up of 8 books published between 1992 and 1998. It begins with Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman) (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Curse of the Black Heron ( By: Holly Lisle) (1998), spanning 6 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman) | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Fortress of Frost and Fire | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Prison of Souls ( With: Mark Shepherd) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Chaos Gate ( By: Josepha Sherman) | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Thunder of the Captains ( By: Holly Lisle, Aaron Allston) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Wrath of the Princes: A Bard's Tale Novel ( By: Holly Lisle, Aaron Allston) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Escape from Roksamur ( By: Mark Shepherd) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Curse of the Black Heron ( By: Holly Lisle)Latest | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Bard's Tale series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Bard's Tale series?
Start with Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman) (1992), the first book in the The Bard's Tale series by Mercedes Lackey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Bard's Tale series?
There are 8 books in the The Bard's Tale series by Mercedes Lackey, published between 1992 and 1998.
What is the first book in the The Bard's Tale series?
The first book in the The Bard's Tale series is Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman), published in 1992 by Mercedes Lackey.
What is the latest book in the The Bard's Tale series?
The most recent book in the The Bard's Tale series is Curse of the Black Heron ( By: Holly Lisle) (1998) by Mercedes Lackey.