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Alison Goodman

Alison Goodman Reading Order

5 series ยท 12 books ยท Born 1966

Alison Goodman is a talented Australian author known for her captivating works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. With a diverse body of work that includes 12 books across five series, her most notable titles include the acclaimed "Eon" and "The Ill-Mannered Ladies," along with various standalone novels and anthologies. Active from 1998 to 2025, Goodman continues to inspire readers with her imaginative storytelling and richly crafted worlds.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2005โ€“2021)

Start with Firebirds Rising and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Firebirds Rising
Firebirds Rising
2
Relics, Wrecks and Ruins

Eon Series

Complete

2 books (2008โ€“2011)

Start with Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye
Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye
2
Eona / The Necklace of the Gods / Eona: Return of the Dragoneye / Eona: The Last Dragoneye

Lady Helen Series

Complete

4 books (2015โ€“2018)

Start with The Dark Days Club, the first of 4 books in the Lady Helen series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Dark Days Club
The Dark Days Club
2
Lusus Naturae
3
Cover of The Dark Days Pact
The Dark Days Pact
4
Cover of The Dark Days Deceit
The Dark Days Deceit

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1998โ€“2004)

Start with Singing the Dogstar Blues and read in order.

#Title
1
Singing the Dogstar Blues
2
Cover of Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death
Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death

The Ill-Mannered Ladies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023โ€“2025)

Start with The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies and read in order.

#Title
1
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
2
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alison Goodman written?
Alison Goodman has written 12 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Alison Goodman series?
Here are the first books in Alison Goodman's series: Anthologies: Firebirds Rising; Eon: Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye; Lady Helen: The Dark Days Club; The Ill-Mannered Ladies: The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies.
What order should I read Alison Goodman's books?
We recommend reading Alison Goodman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alison Goodman still writing new books?
Yes, Alison Goodman has 1 ongoing series: The Ill-Mannered Ladies.

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