Dennis L. McKiernan Reading Order

2 books (1991–1992)

Dennis L. McKiernan edited two fantasy and science fiction anthologies in the early 1990s: After the King in 1991 and The Magic of Christmas in 1992. This complete two-book series should be read in publication order. Each anthology brings together stories from multiple authors working across fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror genres.

Start with After the King and read in order.

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1	After the King 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Magic of Christmas 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1990–2014)

The Mithgar series is a nine-book fantasy saga by Dennis L. McKiernan published between 1990 and 2014. Beginning with Dragondoom and concluding with Stolen Crown, the complete series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate its interconnected narrative. The standalone collection Tales of Mithgar offers supplementary stories within the world but is not essential to the main storyline's progression.

Start with Dragondoom, the first of 9 books in the Mithgar series.

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1	Dragondoom 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Eye of the Hunter 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Voyage of the Fox Rider 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tales of Mithgar 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dragonstone 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Silver Wolf, Black Falcon 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Red Slippers 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	City of Jade 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Stolen Crown 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1991–1991)

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1	Tales from the One-Eyed Crow 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1984–2014)

The Mithgar Universe is a 17-book fantasy series by Dennis L. McKiernan published between 1984 and 2014 that has concluded. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shadows of Doom and continuing through the complete sequence that includes The Dark Tide, The Darkest Day, and additional installments concluding with Red Slippers. This interconnected fantasy world unfolds across multiple narratives and time periods, with each book building upon the established lore and characters of the Mithgar realm.

Start with Shadows of Doom, the first of 17 books in the Mithgar Universe series.

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1	Shadows of Doom 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dark Tide 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Darkest Day 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Brega Path 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Trek to Kraggen-Cor 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dragondoom 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tales from the One-Eyed Crow 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Eye of the Hunter 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Voyage of the Fox Rider 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Tales of Mithgar 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Dragonstone 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Into the Forge 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Into the Fire 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Silver Wolf, Black Falcon 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Red Slippers 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	City of Jade 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Stolen Crown 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1997–1998)

Hel's Crucible is a two-book fantasy series by Dennis L. McKiernan set within the larger Mithgar universe. Published in 1997 and 1998, the series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Into the Forge followed by Into the Fire. These standalone entries can be enjoyed by both new readers and those familiar with McKiernan's broader Mithgar world.

Start with Into the Forge and read in order.

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1	Into the Forge 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Into the Fire 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1984–1984)

The Iron Tower is a completed fantasy trilogy by Dennis L. McKiernan set in his Mithgar world. Published in 1984, the series consists of three books that should be read in publication order: Shadows of Doom, The Dark Tide, and The Darkest Day. This epic fantasy adventure forms a self-contained story arc within the larger Mithgar universe.

Start with Shadows of Doom and read in order.

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1	Shadows of Doom 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dark Tide 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Darkest Day 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1986–1986)

The Silver Call is a complete two-book fantasy series by Dennis L. McKiernan, published in 1986. The duology should be read in publication order, beginning with The Brega Path followed by Trek to Kraggen-Cor. Both volumes were released during the same year, concluding this particular storyline within the larger Mithgar universe.

Start with The Brega Path and read in order.

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1	The Brega Path 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trek to Kraggen-Cor 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2001–2007)

The Once Upon series is a five-book fantasy sequence by Dennis L. McKiernan, published between 2001 and 2007. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Once Upon a Winter's Night and concluding with Once Upon a Dreadful Time. Each installment was released across different seasons, with the final book arriving six years after the series began.

Start with Once Upon a Winter's Night, the first of 5 books in the Once Upon series.

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1	Once Upon a Winter's Night 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Once Upon a Summer Day 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Once Upon a Spring Morn 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Once Upon an Autumn Eve 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Once Upon a Dreadful Time 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

2 books (2012–2014)

Dennis L. McKiernan's two-book series consists of At the Edge of the Forest (2012) and Jezebel (2014), both published in quick succession and forming a complete collection. Though labeled as standalone novels, they should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the author's storytelling. This pair showcases McKiernan's versatility across fantasy and speculative fiction genres.

Start with At the Edge of the Forest and read in order.

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1	At the Edge of the Forest 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jezebel 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1995–2014)

The Black Foxes is a completed two-book fantasy series by Dennis L. McKiernan, with the first installment published in 1995 and the second in 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Caverns of Socrates, also known as Shadowtrap, followed by Shadowprey. Both books are essential to the full story experience.

Start with Caverns of Socrates/Shadowtrap and read in order.

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1	Caverns of Socrates/Shadowtrap 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shadowprey 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1979–2013)

Thieves' World is a 19-book fantasy series edited by Robert Lynn Asprin and Lynn Abbey, with contributions from multiple authors including Philip Jose Farmer, Joe Haldeman, and Andrew J. Offutt. Published between 1979 and 2013, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment. Each book in this shared-world anthology features interconnected stories set in the same fantasy setting, allowing readers to follow recurring characters and storylines across the series.

Start with Thieves' World(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin), the first of 19 books in the Thieves' World series.

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1	Thieves' World(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadows of Sanctuary(By: Philip Jose Farmer,John Brunner,Joe Haldeman,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Storm Season(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Face of Chaos(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Wings of Omen(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Dead of Winter(By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Blood Ties(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Soul of the City(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Aftermath(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Shadowspawn(By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Uneasy Alliances(By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Stealers' Sky(By: Lynn Abbey,Robert Lynn Asprin) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Shadow of Sorcery(By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Sanctuary(By: Lynn Abbey) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Turning Points(With: Mickey Zucker Reichert,Lynn Abbey,Raymond E. Feist,Diana Paxson) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Enemies of Fortune(By: C.J. Cherryh,Jody Lynn Nye,Mickey Zucker Reichert,Lynn Abbey,Robin Wayne Bailey,Andrew J. Offutt,Jeff Grubb,Selina Rosen,Diana Paxson) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Thieves' World: Player's Manual(By: James Ryman) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Secret of the Blue Star(By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible