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Alison Goodman

Alison Goodman Reading Order

5 series · 12 books · Born 1966

FantasyNon-FictionScience Fiction

Alison Goodman is an Australian writer who moves fluidly between fantasy and science fiction, crafting imaginative worlds across multiple series and standalone works. Her career spans from 1998 to the present, encompassing twelve books that range from the epic Asian-inspired duology Eon to the paranormal investigations of the Lady Helen series. Known for her meticulous worldbuilding and diverse storytelling, Goodman has also contributed to anthologies and created The Ill-Mannered Ladies, demonstrating her versatility across genres and narrative formats.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2005–2021)

Start with Firebirds Rising and read in order.

Start this series with Firebirds Rising

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Firebirds Rising
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Relics, Wrecks and Ruins
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Eon Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2011)

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

Start this series with Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye

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Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Eona / The Necklace of the Gods / Eona: Return of the Dragoneye / Eona: The Last Dragoneye
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lady Helen Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

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

Start this series with The Dark Days Club

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#Title
1
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The Dark Days Club
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Lusus Naturae
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Dark Days Pact
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Dark Days Deceit
The Dark Days Deceit
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1998–2004)

Start with Singing the Dogstar Blues and read in order.

Start this series with Singing the Dogstar Blues

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1
Singing the Dogstar Blues
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death
Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Ill-Mannered Ladies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2025)

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

Start this series with The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies

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#Title
1
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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