
Christopher Stasheff Reading Order
14 series Β· 78 books
Christopher Stasheff was a prolific American author who blended science fiction and fantasy across fourteen series and standalone works spanning from 1969 to 2019. Known for imaginative worldbuilding that merged technological and magical elements, he created memorable characters navigating impossible situations, most notably in his Rogue Wizard series and the Harold Shea collaborations. With nearly eighty books to his name, Stasheff became a respected voice in speculative fiction, offering readers everything from epic fantasy adventures to philosophical explorations of magic and technology.
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Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1991β2002)
This complete anthology series spans ten volumes published between 1991 and 2002, edited by Christopher Stasheff. The collection includes contributions across fantasy, science fiction, literary fiction, and adventure genres, featuring titles such as The Crafters, The Siege of Arsita, Battlestations, The Gods of War, Honor of the Regiment, Dragon's Eye, The Day the Magic Stopped, Don't Forget Your Spacesuit Dear, and two DAW anniversary anthologies. Readers should approach these books in publication order, beginning with The Crafters.
Start with The Crafters, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Crafters
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Crafters |
| 2 | The Siege of Arsita |
| 3 | Battlestations |
| 4 | The Gods of War |
| 5 | Honor of the Regiment |
| 6 | Dragon's Eye |
| 7 | The Day the Magic Stopped |
| 8 | Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear |
| 9 | DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy |
| 10 | DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies |
Harold Shea Series
Complete2 books (1992β1995)
The Harold Shea series is a two-book fantasy collaboration between Christopher Stasheff and L. Sprague de Camp, published between 1992 and 1995. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Enchanter Reborn followed by The Exotic Enchanter. These standalone yet connected entries blend fantasy and science fiction elements within an adventure-driven narrative.
Start with The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp) and read in order.
Start this series with The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Enchanter Reborn(With: L. Sprague de Camp) |
| 2 | The Exotic Enchanter(With: L. Sprague de Camp) |
Rogue Wizard Series
Complete10 books (1993β2001)
The Rogue Wizard series is a complete fantasy sequence comprising ten books published between 1993 and 2001 by Christopher Stasheff. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with A Wizard in Absentia and concluding with A Wizard in a Feud. The series combines elements of fantasy and science fiction across its full run, offering a sustained narrative arc throughout all ten installments.
Start with A Wizard in Absentia, the first of 10 books in the Rogue Wizard series.
Start this series with A Wizard in Absentia
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Wizard in Absentia |
| 2 | A Wizard in Bedlam |
| 3 | A Wizard in Mind |
| 4 | A Wizard in War |
| 5 | A Wizard in Peace |
| 6 | A Wizard in Chaos |
| 7 | A Wizard in Midgard |
| 8 | A Wizard and a Warlord |
| 9 | A Wizard in the Way |
| 10 | A Wizard in a Feud |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2014β2019)
Christopher Stasheff's collection of three fantasy and science fiction short works spans from 2014 to 2019 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Coronach of the Bell, followed by The Warlock's Grandfather, and concluding with The Ghost Girl. This complete series combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and literary adventure across its three installments.
Start with Coronach of the Bell and read in order.
Start this series with Coronach of the Bell
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coronach of the Bell |
| 2 | The Warlock's Grandfather |
| 3 | The Ghost Girl |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1997β2005)
Christopher Stasheff's two standalone novels were published between 1997 and 2005. Both The Seaman and Saint Vidicon to the Rescue should be read in publication order. The series is complete.
Start with The Seaman and read in order.
Start this series with The Seaman
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Seaman |
| 2 | Saint Vidicon to the Rescue |
Starship Troupers Series
Complete3 books (1991β1994)
The Starship Troupers series by Christopher Stasheff consists of three science fiction novels published between 1991 and 1994. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with A Company of Stars, followed by We Open on Venus, and concluding with A Slight Detour. This action-driven series blends elements of science fiction and adventure across its three installments.
Start with A Company of Stars and read in order.
Start this series with A Company of Stars
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Company of Stars |
| 2 | We Open on Venus |
| 3 | A Slight Detour |
The Crafters Series
Complete1 book (1992β1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blessings and Curses |
The Incompleat Enchanter Series
Complete9 books (1940β1995)
The Incompleat Enchanter is a nine-book fantasy series that spans from 1940 to 1995. The first four books were co-authored by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt, while later entries include contributions from Christopher Stasheff. The series is complete and should be read in publication order to follow the story's development across its five decades of publication.
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.
Start this series with The Incompleat Enchanter / The Incomplete Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Incompleat Enchanter / The Incomplete Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt) |
| 2 | 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 | Wall of Serpents / The Enchanter Compleated(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt) |
| 6 | The Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt) |
| 7 | The Complete Compleat Enchanter(By: L. Sprague de Camp,Fletcher Pratt) |
| 8 | The Enchanter Reborn |
| 9 | The Exotic Enchanter |
The Star Stone Series
Complete2 books (1995β1996)
Christopher Stasheff's Star Stone duology spans two volumes published in the mid-1990s, completing a self-contained fantasy and science fiction adventure. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Shaman followed by The Sage, to experience the full narrative as intended by the author.
Start with The Shaman and read in order.
Start this series with The Shaman
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Shaman |
| 2 | The Sage |
War and Honor Series
Complete1 book (1993β1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood and War(With: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Gordon R. Dickson) |
Warlock of Gramarye Series
Complete13 books (1969β2004)
The Warlock of Gramarye is a 13-book science fantasy series by Christopher Stasheff spanning from 1969 to 2004. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Warlock in Spite of Himself and concluding with The Warlock's Last Ride. The novels blend fantasy and science fiction elements across adventures set in the world of Gramarye, with each installment building on the events and characters established in previous volumes.
Start with The Warlock in Spite of Himself, the first of 13 books in the Warlock of Gramarye series.
Start this series with The Warlock in Spite of Himself
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Warlock in Spite of Himself |
| 2 | King Kobold Revived |
| 3 | The Warlock Unlocked |
| 4 | Escape Velocity |
| 5 | The Warlock Enraged |
| 6 | The Warlock Is Missing |
| 7 | The Warlock Wandering |
| 8 | The Warlock Heretical |
| 9 | The Warlock's Companion |
| 10 | The Warlock Insane |
| 11 | The Warlock Rock |
| 12 | Warlock and Son |
| 13 | The Warlock's Last Ride |
Warlock's Heirs Series
Complete4 books (1994β2001)
Christopher Stasheff's Warlock's Heirs is a four-book fantasy series published between 1994 and 2001. The complete saga includes M'Lady Witch, Quicksilver's Knight, The Spell-Bound Scholar, and Here Be Monsters, and should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. This finished series blends fantasy and adventure elements across its full span.
Start with M'Lady Witch, the first of 4 books in the Warlock's Heirs series.
Start this series with M'Lady Witch
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | M'Lady Witch |
| 2 | Quicksilver's Knight |
| 3 | The Spell-Bound Scholar |
| 4 | Here Be Monsters |
Wing Commander Series
Complete10 books (1992β1999)
The Wing Commander series comprises ten science fiction and action adventure novels published between 1992 and 1999, drawing from the popular video game franchise. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Freedom Flight and concluding with the Wing Commander Novelization. Multiple authors contributed to the series, including Mercedes Lackey, Ellen Guon, William R. Forstchen, Peter Telep, and Ben Ohlander, creating an interconnected narrative across the decade-long run.
Start with Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon), the first of 10 books in the Wing Commander series.
Start this series with Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Flight(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon) |
| 2 | End Run |
| 3 | Fleet Action(By: William R. Forstchen) |
| 4 | Heart Of The Tiger(By: William R. Forstchen) |
| 5 | The Price of Freedom(By: William R. Forstchen,Ben Ohlander) |
| 6 | Action Stations(By: William R. Forstchen) |
| 7 | False Colors(By: William R. Forstchen) |
| 8 | Pilgrim Stars(By: Peter Telep) |
| 9 | Wing Commander Junior Novelization(By: Peter Telep) |
| 10 | Wing Commander Novelization(By: Peter Telep) |
Wizard in Rhyme Series
Complete8 books (1986β2000)
The Wizard in Rhyme is a complete fantasy series comprising eight books published between 1986 and 2000. Christopher Stasheff's novels follow a connected storyline that unfolds across Her Majesty's Wizard, The Oathbound Wizard, The Witch Doctor, The Secular Wizard, My Son, the Wizard, The Crusading Wizard, The Feline Wizard, and The Haunted Wizard. Readers should begin with the first book and proceed in publication order to experience the full narrative arc of this fantasy adventure series.
Start with Her Majesty's Wizard, the first of 8 books in the Wizard in Rhyme series.
Start this series with Her Majesty's Wizard
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Her Majesty's Wizard |
| 2 | The Oathbound Wizard |
| 3 | The Witch Doctor |
| 4 | The Secular Wizard |
| 5 | My Son, the Wizard |
| 6 | The Crusading Wizard |
| 7 | The Feline Wizard |
| 8 | 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.

