Elizabeth Moon Reading Order

13 books (1990–2017)

This complete anthology series spans from 1990 to 2017 across 13 books featuring science fiction and fantasy stories. The collections showcase diverse voices alongside work by Elizabeth Moon herself, covering themes ranging from space warfare to dragon worlds to military adventure. Read these anthologies in publication order beginning with The Far Stars War for the intended collection sequence.

Start with The Far Stars War, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	The Far Stars War 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Siege of Arsita 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Escape from Earth 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Alien Contact 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Ladies of Trade Town 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Mammoth Book of SF Wars 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Operation Arcana 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Warrior Women 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Infinite Stars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Little Green Men—Attack! 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2025)

The Paksenarrion series by Elizabeth Moon consists of three fantasy novels published between 2014 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Deeds of Honor, followed by Deeds of Youth, and Deeds of Wisdom. The series combines action and adventure elements within a fantasy setting.

Start with Deeds of Honor and read in order.

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1	Deeds of Honor 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deeds of Youth 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deeds of Wisdom 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2010–2026)

Elizabeth Moon's Paladin's Legacy is a complete five-book fantasy series published between 2010 and 2014 that should be read in publication order beginning with Oath of Fealty. The series concludes with Crown of Renewal and is set in a richly detailed world of magic, politics, and adventure. Each installment builds on the events and character development of the previous books, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the narrative arc.

Start with Oath of Fealty, the first of 5 books in the Paladin's Legacy series.

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1	Oath of Fealty 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kings of the North 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Echoes of Betrayal 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Limits of Power 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Crown of Renewal 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Horngard 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1990–1991)

The Planet Pirates trilogy is a three-book science fiction series co-written by Elizabeth Moon and Anne McCaffrey, published between 1990 and 1991. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sassinak, followed by The Death of Sleep, and concluding with Generation Warriors. This action-packed space opera collaboration combines the storytelling talents of both authors to deliver an action and adventure narrative set in a science fiction universe.

Start with Sassinak(With: Anne McCaffrey) and read in order.

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1	Sassinak(With: Anne McCaffrey) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Death of Sleep(By: Anne McCaffrey,Jody Lynn Nye) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Generation Warriors(With: Anne McCaffrey) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1993–2000)

The Serrano Legacy is a complete science fiction series comprising seven books published between 1993 and 2000 by Elizabeth Moon. These interconnected novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunting Party and concluding with Against the Odds. The series follows the military career and personal journey of Esmay Suiza, a junior officer in a space navy who must navigate complex challenges of duty, honor, and survival across the human and alien-populated galaxy.

Start with Hunting Party, the first of 7 books in the Serrano Legacy series.

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1	Hunting Party 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sporting Chance 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Winning Colors 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Once a Hero 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rules of Engagement 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Change of Command 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Against the Odds 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1990–2008)

Elizabeth Moon's short story collection series spans three volumes published between 1990 and 2008, collecting her science fiction and fantasy tales across the complete set. The series consists of Lunar Activity, Phases, and Moon Flights, which should be read in publication order to experience the full scope of her short work. This finished series showcases Moon's range across action-driven narratives and imaginative speculative fiction.

Start with Lunar Activity and read in order.

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1	Lunar Activity 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Phases 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Moon Flights 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1996–2002)

Elizabeth Moon's two standalone novels, published between 1996 and 2002, offer distinct explorations of fantasy and science fiction. Remnant Population appeared first in 1996, followed by The Speed of Dark in 2002, and both works are now complete. These books should be read in publication order and can each be enjoyed independently, though reading them chronologically provides insight into the author's evolving storytelling across genres.

Start with Remnant Population and read in order.

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1	Remnant Population 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Speed of Dark 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1988–1989)

The Deed of Paksenarroni is a complete fantasy trilogy by Elizabeth Moon published between 1988 and 1989. The three books should be read in publication order: Divided Allegiance, Sheepfarmer's Daughter, and Oath of Gold. This action-driven fantasy series follows a single narrative arc across all three installments and is best experienced from beginning to end without skipping ahead.

Start with Divided Allegiance and read in order.

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1	Divided Allegiance 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sheepfarmer's Daughter 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Oath of Gold 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1990–1992)

Elizabeth Moon's The Legacy of Gird consists of two fantasy novels published in 1990 and 1992, presenting a complete series that should be read in publication order. Begin with Surrender None, followed by Liar's Oath, to experience this action-driven fantasy narrative as Moon intended.

Start with Surrender None and read in order.

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1	Surrender None 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Liar's Oath 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2018)

This two-book science fiction series follows a military officer navigating political upheaval and personal challenges across the galaxy. Elizabeth Moon's Vatta's Peace duology, comprising Cold Welcome (2017) and Into the Fire (2018), should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. The complete series delivers action-driven storytelling within a richly detailed space opera setting.

Start with Cold Welcome and read in order.

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1	Cold Welcome 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Into the Fire 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2003–2008)

Vatta's War is a complete five-book science fiction series by Elizabeth Moon published between 2003 and 2008. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Trading in Danger and continuing through Marque and Reprisal, Engaging the Enemy, Command Decision, and Victory Conditions. This action-driven military science fiction series follows a protagonist navigating conflict and command across an expanding galactic setting.

Start with Trading in Danger, the first of 5 books in the Vatta's War series.

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1	Trading in Danger 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Marque and Reprisal / Moving Target 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Engaging the Enemy 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Command Decision 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Victory Conditions 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible