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Catherine Asaro

Catherine Asaro Reading Order

11 series Β· 52 books Β· Born 6 November 1955

Catherine Asaro is an acclaimed American author specializing in science fiction and fantasy. With a prolific portfolio of 52 books spanning 11 series, her most prominent work includes the captivating Saga of the Skolian Empire, which delves into the complex narratives of the Ruby Dynasty. Asaro's writing career has flourished from 1995 to 2025, showcasing her ability to weave intricate tales in richly developed worlds.

Anthologies Series

Complete

13 books (1998–2017)

Start with Analog, December 1998, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Analog, December 1998
2
Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine, July/August 2000
3
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Civil War Fantastic
4
Charmed Destinies
5
Cover of Irresistible Forces
Irresistible Forces
6
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Best New Paranormal Romance
7
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Space Cadets
8
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The Space Opera Renaissance
9
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2007
10
The Mammoth Book of SF Wars
11
Nebula Awards 47 (2013)
12
Visions of the Future
13
Cover of Infinite Stars
Infinite Stars

Dust Knights Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Down Deep and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Down Deep
2

Lightning Strike Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2023–2023)

Start with Earthborn and read in order.

#Title
1
2

Lost Continent Series

Complete

6 books (2003–2008)

Start with Charmed Destinies(With: Mercedes Lackey,Rachel Lee), the first of 6 books in the Lost Continent series.

#Title
1
Charmed Destinies(With: Mercedes Lackey,Rachel Lee)
2
The Charmed Sphere
3
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The Misted Cliffs
4
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The Dawn Star
5
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The Fire Opal
6
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The Night Bird

Major Bhaajan Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2011–2022)

Start with The City of Cries, the first of 5 books in the Major Bhaajan series.

#Title
1
The City of Cries
2
3
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The Bronze Skies
4
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The Vanished Seas
5
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The Jigsaw Assassin

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2008)

Start with A Roll of the Dice and read in order.

#Title
1
A Roll of the Dice
2
Walk in Silence
3
The Spacetime Pool

Skolian Empire Series

Complete

15 books (1995–2011)

Start with Primary Inversion, the first of 15 books in the Skolian Empire series.

#Title
1
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Primary Inversion
2
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Catch the Lightning
3
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The Last Hawk
4
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The Radiant Seas
5
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Ascendant Sun
6
Cover of The Quantum Rose
The Quantum Rose
7
Cover of Sextopia(With: Cecilia Tan)
Sextopia(With: Cecilia Tan)
8
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Spherical Harmonic
9
10
The Moon's Shadow
11
12
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The Final Key
13
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The Ruby Dice
14
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Diamond Star
15
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Carnelians

Skolian Empire Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
Aurora in Four Voices

Skolian Empire: Ruby Dynasty Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Lightning Strike

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2000)

Start with The Veiled Web and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Veiled Web
2
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The Phoenix Code

Sunrise Alley/Charon Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2004)

Start with Alpha and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Sunrise Alley

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Catherine Asaro written?
Catherine Asaro has written 52 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Catherine Asaro series?
Here are the first books in Catherine Asaro's series: Anthologies: Analog, December 1998; Dust Knights: The Down Deep; Lightning Strike: Earthborn; Lost Continent: Charmed Destinies(With: Mercedes Lackey,Rachel Lee); Major Bhaajan: The City of Cries.
What order should I read Catherine Asaro's books?
We recommend reading Catherine Asaro's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Catherine Asaro still writing new books?
Yes, Catherine Asaro has 1 ongoing series: Dust Knights.

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