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Christopher Stasheff

Christopher Stasheff Reading Order

14 series Β· 78 books

Christopher Stasheff was a prolific American author known for his contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres, with a remarkable career spanning from 1940 to 2019. He authored 78 books across 14 series, including popular titles like Warlock of Gramarye, Rogue Wizard, Wizard in Rhyme, Starship Troupers, and Harold Shea. His inventive storytelling and unique blend of humor and adventure have earned him a dedicated readership and significant recognition in the literary world.

Anthologies Series

Complete

10 books (1991–2002)

Start with The Crafters, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Crafters
The Crafters
2
Cover of The Siege of Arsita
The Siege of Arsita
3
Battlestations
4
Cover of The Gods of War
The Gods of War
5
Cover of Honor of the Regiment
Honor of the Regiment
6
Cover of Dragon's Eye
Dragon's Eye
7
Cover of The Day the Magic Stopped
The Day the Magic Stopped
8
Cover of Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear
Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear
9
Cover of DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy
DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy
10
Cover of DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies
DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies

Harold Shea Series

Complete

2 books (1992–1995)

Start with The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp)
The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp)
2
The Exotic Enchanter(With: L. Sprague de Camp)

Rogue Wizard Series

Complete

10 books (1993–2001)

Start with A Wizard in Absentia, the first of 10 books in the Rogue Wizard series.

#Title
1
A Wizard in Absentia
2
Cover of A Wizard in Bedlam
A Wizard in Bedlam
3
Cover of A Wizard in Mind
A Wizard in Mind
4
Cover of A Wizard in War
A Wizard in War
5
Cover of A Wizard in Peace
A Wizard in Peace
6
Cover of A Wizard in Chaos
A Wizard in Chaos
7
Cover of A Wizard in Midgard
A Wizard in Midgard
8
Cover of A Wizard and a Warlord
A Wizard and a Warlord
9
Cover of A Wizard in the Way
A Wizard in the Way
10
Cover of A Wizard in a Feud
A Wizard in a Feud

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2019)

Start with Coronach of the Bell and read in order.

#Title
1
Coronach of the Bell
2
The Warlock's Grandfather
3
The Ghost Girl

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1997–2005)

Start with The Seaman and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Seaman
The Seaman
2
Saint Vidicon to the Rescue

Starship Troupers Series

Complete

3 books (1991–1994)

Start with A Company of Stars and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Company of Stars
A Company of Stars
2
Cover of We Open on Venus
We Open on Venus
3
Cover of A Slight Detour
A Slight Detour

The Crafters Series

Complete

1 book (1992–1992)

#Title
1
Cover of Blessings and Curses
Blessings and Curses

The Incompleat Enchanter Series

Complete

9 books (1940–1995)

Start with The Incompleat Enchanter / The Incomplete Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt), the first of 9 books in the The Incompleat Enchanter series.

#Title
1
The Incompleat Enchanter / The Incomplete Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
2
Cover of The Mathematics of Magic(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
The Mathematics of Magic(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
3
The Castle of Iron(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
4
The Enchanter Compleated(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
5
Cover of Wall of Serpents / The Enchanter Compleated(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
Wall of Serpents / The Enchanter Compleated(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
6
Cover of The Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
The Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
7
Cover of The Complete Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
The Complete Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
8
Cover of The Enchanter Reborn
The Enchanter Reborn
9
The Exotic Enchanter

The Star Stone Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1996)

Start with The Shaman and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Shaman
The Shaman
2

War and Honor Series

Complete

1 book (1993–1993)

#Title
1
Blood and War(With: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Gordon R. Dickson)

Warlock of Gramarye Series

Complete

13 books (1969–2004)

Start with The Warlock in Spite of Himself, the first of 13 books in the Warlock of Gramarye series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Warlock in Spite of Himself
The Warlock in Spite of Himself
2
Cover of King Kobold Revived
King Kobold Revived
3
Cover of The Warlock Unlocked
The Warlock Unlocked
4
Cover of Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity
5
Cover of The Warlock Enraged
The Warlock Enraged
6
Cover of The Warlock Is Missing
The Warlock Is Missing
7
Cover of The Warlock Wandering
The Warlock Wandering
8
Cover of The Warlock Heretical
The Warlock Heretical
9
Cover of The Warlock's Companion
The Warlock's Companion
10
Cover of The Warlock Insane
The Warlock Insane
11
Cover of The Warlock Rock
The Warlock Rock
12
Cover of Warlock and Son
Warlock and Son
13
Cover of The Warlock's Last Ride
The Warlock's Last Ride

Warlock's Heirs Series

Complete

4 books (1994–2001)

Start with M'Lady Witch, the first of 4 books in the Warlock's Heirs series.

#Title
1
Cover of M'Lady Witch
M'Lady Witch
2
Cover of Quicksilver's Knight
Quicksilver's Knight
3
Cover of The Spell-Bound Scholar
The Spell-Bound Scholar
4
Cover of Here Be Monsters
Here Be Monsters

Wing Commander Series

Complete

10 books (1992–1999)

Start with Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon), the first of 10 books in the Wing Commander series.

#Title
1
Cover of Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon)
Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon)
2
3
Cover of Fleet Action(By: William R. Forstchen)
Fleet Action(By: William R. Forstchen)
4
Cover of Heart Of The Tiger(By: William R. Forstchen)
Heart Of The Tiger(By: William R. Forstchen)
5
Cover of The Price of Freedom(By: William R. Forstchen,Ben Ohlander)
The Price of Freedom(By: William R. Forstchen,Ben Ohlander)
6
Action Stations(By: William R. Forstchen)
7
Cover of False Colors(By: William R. Forstchen)
False Colors(By: William R. Forstchen)
8
Cover of Pilgrim Stars(By: Peter Telep)
Pilgrim Stars(By: Peter Telep)
9
Cover of Wing Commander Junior Novelization(By: Peter Telep)
Wing Commander Junior Novelization(By: Peter Telep)
10
Cover of Wing Commander Novelization(By: Peter Telep)
Wing Commander Novelization(By: Peter Telep)

Wizard in Rhyme Series

Complete

8 books (1986–2000)

Start with Her Majesty's Wizard, the first of 8 books in the Wizard in Rhyme series.

#Title
1
Cover of Her Majesty's Wizard
Her Majesty's Wizard
2
Cover of The Oathbound Wizard
The Oathbound Wizard
3
Cover of The Witch Doctor
The Witch Doctor
4
Cover of The Secular Wizard
The Secular Wizard
5
Cover of My Son, the Wizard
My Son, the Wizard
6
Cover of The Crusading Wizard
The Crusading Wizard
7
Cover of The Feline Wizard
The Feline Wizard
8
Cover of The Haunted Wizard
The Haunted Wizard

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Stasheff written?
Christopher Stasheff has written 78 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1940 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Christopher Stasheff series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Stasheff's series: Anthologies: The Crafters; Harold Shea: The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp); Rogue Wizard: A Wizard in Absentia; Short Stories/Novellas: Coronach of the Bell; Starship Troupers: A Company of Stars.
What order should I read Christopher Stasheff's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Stasheff's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Christopher Stasheff's series complete?
Christopher Stasheff has 14 completed series.

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