
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 Complete2 books (2005โ2021)
Start with Firebirds Rising and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Firebirds Rising 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Relics, Wrecks and Ruins 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Eon Series
Complete2 books (2008โ2011)
Start with Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Eona / The Necklace of the Gods / Eona: Return of the Dragoneye / Eona: The Last Dragoneye 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Lady Helen Series
Complete4 books (2015โ2018)
Start with The Dark Days Club, the first of 4 books in the Lady Helen series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Days Club 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Lusus Naturae 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Dark Days Pact 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Dark Days Deceit 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1998โ2004)
Start with Singing the Dogstar Blues and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Singing the Dogstar Blues 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Ill-Mannered Ladies Series
Ongoing2 books (2023โ2025)
Start with The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

