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Harry Turtledove Reading Order

31 series Β· 241 books

Harry Turtledove is a prolific American writer renowned for his contributions to alternate history and speculative fiction. With an impressive portfolio of 241 books spanning 31 series, including notable titles like City of Shadows, Gerin The Fox, and the Worldwar saga, his work explores the intricacies of history and imaginative worlds. Active from 1979 to 2026, Turtledove's storytelling blends historical depth with creative twists, captivating readers across various genres.

Adventures of Conan Series

Complete

45 books (1982–2003)

Start with Conan The Defender(By: Robert Jordan), the first of 45 books in the Adventures of Conan series.

#Title
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Cover of Conan The Defender(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan The Defender(By: Robert Jordan)
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Cover of Conan the Invincible(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Invincible(By: Robert Jordan)
3
Cover of Conan the Triumphant(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Triumphant(By: Robert Jordan)
4
Cover of Conan the Unconquered(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Unconquered(By: Robert Jordan)
5
Cover of Conan the Destroyer(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Destroyer(By: Robert Jordan)
6
Cover of Conan the Magnificent(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Magnificent(By: Robert Jordan)
7
Cover of Conan the Victorious(By: Robert Jordan)
Conan the Victorious(By: Robert Jordan)
8
Cover of Conan the Valorous(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Valorous(By: John Maddox Roberts)
9
Cover of The New Adventures of Conan(By: John Maddox Roberts)
The New Adventures of Conan(By: John Maddox Roberts)
10
Cover of Conan The Raider(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Raider(By: Leonard Carpenter)
11
Cover of Conan The Renegade(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Renegade(By: Leonard Carpenter)
12
Cover of Conan the Fearless(By: Steve Perry)
Conan the Fearless(By: Steve Perry)
13
Cover of Conan the Champion(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Champion(By: John Maddox Roberts)
14
Cover of Conan the Defiant(By: Steve Perry)
Conan the Defiant(By: Steve Perry)
15
Cover of Conan the Valiant(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan the Valiant(By: Roland J. Green)
16
Cover of Conan the Warlord(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Warlord(By: Leonard Carpenter)
17
Cover of Conan, The Marauder(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan, The Marauder(By: John Maddox Roberts)
18
Cover of Conan The Hero(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Hero(By: Leonard Carpenter)
19
Cover of Conan the Bold(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Bold(By: John Maddox Roberts)
20
Cover of Conan the Great(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Great(By: Leonard Carpenter)
21
Cover of Conan the Indomitable(By: Steve Perry)
Conan the Indomitable(By: Steve Perry)
22
Cover of Conan The Free Lance(By: Steve Perry)
Conan The Free Lance(By: Steve Perry)
23
Cover of Conan the Formidable(By: Steve Perry)
Conan the Formidable(By: Steve Perry)
24
Cover of Conan the Guardian(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan the Guardian(By: Roland J. Green)
25
Cover of Conan the Outcast(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Outcast(By: Leonard Carpenter)
26
Cover of Conan the Rogue(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Rogue(By: John Maddox Roberts)
27
Cover of Conan The Savage(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Savage(By: Leonard Carpenter)
28
Cover of Conan the Relentless(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan the Relentless(By: Roland J. Green)
29
Cover of Conan and the Gods of the Mountain(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan and the Gods of the Mountain(By: Roland J. Green)
30
Cover of Conan and the Treasure of Python(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan and the Treasure of Python(By: John Maddox Roberts)
31
Cover of Conan of the Red Brotherhood(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan of the Red Brotherhood(By: Leonard Carpenter)
32
Cover of Conan Scourge of Bloody Coast(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan Scourge of Bloody Coast(By: Leonard Carpenter)
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Cover of Conan The Hunter(By: Sean A. Moore)
Conan The Hunter(By: Sean A. Moore)
34
Cover of Conan and the Manhunters(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan and the Manhunters(By: John Maddox Roberts)
35
Cover of Conan at the Demon's Gate(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan at the Demon's Gate(By: Roland J. Green)
36
Cover of Conan The Gladiator(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Gladiator(By: Leonard Carpenter)
37
Cover of Conan and the Amazon(By: John Maddox Roberts)
Conan and the Amazon(By: John Maddox Roberts)
38
Cover of Conan and the Emerald Lotus(By: John C. Hocking)
Conan and the Emerald Lotus(By: John C. Hocking)
39
Cover of Conan and the Mists of Doom(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan and the Mists of Doom(By: Roland J. Green)
40
Cover of The Conan Chronicles(By: Robert Jordan)
The Conan Chronicles(By: Robert Jordan)
41
Cover of Conan Lord of the Black River(By: Leonard Carpenter)
Conan Lord of the Black River(By: Leonard Carpenter)
42
Cover of Conan and the Shaman's Curse(By: Sean A. Moore)
Conan and the Shaman's Curse(By: Sean A. Moore)
43
Cover of Conan and the Death Lord of Thanza(By: Roland J. Green)
Conan and the Death Lord of Thanza(By: Roland J. Green)
44
Cover of Conan and the Grim Grey God(By: Sean A. Moore)
Conan and the Grim Grey God(By: Sean A. Moore)
45
Cover of Conan of Venarium
Conan of Venarium

Alternate Generals Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2005)

Start with Alternate Generals and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Alternate Generals
Alternate Generals
2
Cover of Alternate Generals II
Alternate Generals II
3
Cover of Alternate Generals III
Alternate Generals III

Alternatives Series

Ongoing

9 books (2017–2025)

Start with Alternative Truths(By: Bob Brown), the first of 9 books in the Alternatives series.

#Title
1
Alternative Truths(By: Bob Brown)
2
More Alternative Truths(By: Rebecca McFarland Kyle,Vonda N. McIntyre,Bob Brown,Lou J Berger,Phyllis Irene Radford)
3
Alternative Theologies: Parables for a Modern World(By: Bob Brown)
4
Alternative Apocalypse(By: Justine Eyre,Various,Paul Boehmer,Stefan Rudnicki,Gabrielle de Cuir,John Allen Nelson,Rebecca McFarland Kyle,John Rubinstein,Bob Brown,Various Narrators,Arthur Morey,Philip Harris,Kristoffer Tabori,Kate Orsini,Bob Brown,Debora Godfrey)
5
Cover of Alternative War(By: Elizabeth Ann Scarborough,David Gerrold,Liam Hogan,Bruce Golden,Jim Wright,Alison McBain,Debora Godfrey,Bob l Brown,Gwyndyn T. Alexander,Jeremy Thackray)
Alternative War(By: Elizabeth Ann Scarborough,David Gerrold,Liam Hogan,Bruce Golden,Jim Wright,Alison McBain,Debora Godfrey,Bob l Brown,Gwyndyn T. Alexander,Jeremy Thackray)
6
Alternative Holidays(By: Alex Shvartsman)
7
Post Roe Alternatives(By: Adam-Troy Castro)
8
Southern Truths(By: Adam-Troy Castro,David Gerrold,Bob Brown,Larry Hodges,Jim Wright,K.G. Anderson,Allan Dyen-Shapiro,Sara Wiley,Anya Josephs,Marleen Barr)
9
Alternative Liberties

American Empire Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2003)

Start with Blood & Iron and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Blood & Iron
Blood & Iron
2
Cover of The Center Cannot Hold
The Center Cannot Hold
3
Cover of The Victorious Opposition
The Victorious Opposition

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

35 books (1982–2025)

Start with Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World, the first of 35 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World
Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World
2
Cover of Analog Science Fiction and Fact, May 1986
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, May 1986
3
Cover of Alternatives
Alternatives
4
Cover of Friends of the Horseclans II
Friends of the Horseclans II
5
Weird Tales #296: Spring 1990
6
Cover of After the King
After the King
7
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1992
8
Cover of Time Machines
Time Machines
9
Cover of Nebula Awards 32: SFWA’s Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
Nebula Awards 32: SFWA’s Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
10
We Could Do Worse: A Millennial Collection of Alternate Histories
11
Cover of Meditations on Middle-Earth
Meditations on Middle-Earth
12
Cover of The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century
The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century
13
Cover of The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century
The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century
14
Cover of Worlds That Weren't
Worlds That Weren't
15
Cover of Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
16
New Magics
17
The First Heroes: New Tales of the Bronze Age
18
Cover of The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition
19
20
Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, June 2005
21
Cover of Space Cadets
Space Cadets
22
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection
23
Cover of This Is My Funniest
This Is My Funniest
24
Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2007
25
Federations
26
Cover of Alien Contact
Alien Contact
27
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2011 edition
28
Cover of The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
29
The Time Traveler's Almanac
30
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014
31
Field of Fantasies
32
Multiverse
33
Tor.com Short Fiction Winter 2020
34
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 200, May 2023
35
Alternative Liberties

Atlantis Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2010)

Start with Opening Atlantis, the first of 4 books in the Atlantis series.

#Title
1
Cover of Opening Atlantis
Opening Atlantis
2
Cover of The United States of Atlantis
The United States of Atlantis
3
Liberating Atlantis
4
Cover of Atlantis and Other Places
Atlantis and Other Places

City of Shadows Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Twice as Dead and read in order.

#Title
1
Twice as Dead
2
Lightning Runes

Colonization Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

Start with Second Contact and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Second Contact
Second Contact
2
Cover of Down to Earth
Down to Earth
3
Cover of Aftershocks
Aftershocks

Crosstime Traffic Series

Complete

6 books (2003–2008)

Start with Gunpowder Empire, the first of 6 books in the Crosstime Traffic series.

#Title
1
Cover of Gunpowder Empire
Gunpowder Empire
2
Cover of Curious Notions
Curious Notions
3
Cover of In High Places
In High Places
4
Cover of The Disunited States of America
The Disunited States of America
5
Cover of The Gladiator
The Gladiator
6
Cover of The Valley-Westside War
The Valley-Westside War

Darkness Series

Complete

6 books (1999–2004)

Start with Into the Darkness, the first of 6 books in the Darkness series.

#Title
1
Cover of Into the Darkness
Into the Darkness
2
Cover of Darkness Descending
Darkness Descending
3
Through the Darkness
4
Cover of Rulers of the Darkness
Rulers of the Darkness
5
Cover of Jaws of Darkness
Jaws of Darkness
6
Cover of Out of the Darkness
Out of the Darkness

Days Of Infamy / Pacific War Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2005)

Start with Days of Infamy and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Days of Infamy
Days of Infamy
2
Cover of End of the Beginning
End of the Beginning

Exiled Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2015)

Start with Clan of the Claw(With: John Ringo,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Michael Z. Williamson) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Clan of the Claw(With: John Ringo,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Michael Z. Williamson)
Clan of the Claw(With: John Ringo,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Michael Z. Williamson)
2
Cover of By Tooth and Claw(By: John Ringo,Mercedes Lackey,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Eric Flint)
By Tooth and Claw(By: John Ringo,Mercedes Lackey,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Eric Flint)

Gap / Opening Of The World Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2009)

Start with Beyond the Gap and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Beyond the Gap
Beyond the Gap
2
Cover of The Breath of God
The Breath of God
3
Cover of The Golden Shrine
The Golden Shrine

Gerin The Fox Series

Complete

7 books (1979–2000)

Start with Wereblood(As: Eric G. Iverson), the first of 7 books in the Gerin The Fox series.

#Title
1
Cover of Wereblood(As: Eric G. Iverson)
Wereblood(As: Eric G. Iverson)
2
Werenight(As: Eric G. Iverson)
3
Cover of Prince of the North
Prince of the North
4
Cover of King of the North
King of the North
5
Cover of Fox and Empire
Fox and Empire
6
Cover of Wisdom of the Fox
Wisdom of the Fox
7
Tale of the Fox

Great War Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2000)

Start with American Front and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of American Front
American Front
2
Cover of Walk in Hell
Walk in Hell
3
Cover of Breakthroughs
Breakthroughs

Hellenic Traders Series

Complete

5 books (2001–2020)

Start with Over the Wine-Dark Sea, the first of 5 books in the Hellenic Traders series.

#Title
1
Cover of Over the Wine-Dark Sea
Over the Wine-Dark Sea
2
The Gryphon's Skull
3
Cover of The Sacred Land
The Sacred Land
4
Cover of Owls to Athens
Owls to Athens
5

Hot War Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Bombs Away and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Bombs Away
Bombs Away
2
3

Scepter Of Mercy Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2005)

Start with The Bastard King and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Bastard King
The Bastard King
2
Cover of The Chernagor Pirates
The Chernagor Pirates
3
Cover of The Scepter's Return
The Scepter's Return

Settling Accounts Series

Complete

4 books (2004–2007)

Start with Return Engagement, the first of 4 books in the Settling Accounts series.

#Title
1
Cover of Return Engagement
Return Engagement
2
Cover of Drive to the East
Drive to the East
3
Cover of The Grapple
The Grapple
4
In at the Death

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

10 books (1993–2020)

Start with Down in the Bottomlands (in Analog), the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Down in the Bottomlands (in Analog)
2
Must and Shall (in Asimov's)
3
Forty, Counting Down (in Asimov's)
4
Vilcabamba
5
Lee at the Alamo
6
Something Going Around
7
The Eighth-Grade History Class Visits the Hebrew Home for the Aging
8
Hail! Hail!
9
Manuscript Tradition
10

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

3 books (2002–2024)

Start with Counting Up, Counting Down and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Counting Up, Counting Down
Counting Up, Counting Down
2
Cover of We Install and Other Stories
We Install and Other Stories
3
Cover of Other People's Playgrounds
Other People's Playgrounds

Southern Victory Series

Complete

1 book (1997–1997)

#Title
1
Cover of How Few Remain
How Few Remain

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

31 books (1987–2025)

Start with Agent of Byzantium, the first of 31 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Agent of Byzantium
Agent of Byzantium
2
Cover of Noninterference
Noninterference
3
Cover of A Different Flesh
A Different Flesh
4
Cover of A World of Difference
A World of Difference
5
Cover of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
6
7
Cover of The Guns of the South
The Guns of the South
8
Cover of Departures
Departures
9
Cover of The Case of the Toxic Spell Dump
The Case of the Toxic Spell Dump
10
Cover of The Two Georges(With: Richard Dreyfuss)
The Two Georges(With: Richard Dreyfuss)
11
Cover of Thessalonica
Thessalonica
12
Cover of Between the Rivers
Between the Rivers
13
Cover of Justinian(As: H.N. Turteltaub)
Justinian(As: H.N. Turteltaub)
14
Cover of Household Gods(With: Judith Tarr)
Household Gods(With: Judith Tarr)
15
Cover of After the Downfall
After the Downfall
16
Cover of Ruled Britannia
Ruled Britannia
17
Cover of In the Presence of Mine Enemies
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
18
Cover of Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound
19
Cover of Every Inch a King
Every Inch a King
20
Cover of Fort Pillow
Fort Pillow
21
Cover of The Man with the Iron Heart
The Man with the Iron Heart
22
Cover of Give Me Back My Legions!
Give Me Back My Legions!
23
Cover of Joe Steele
Joe Steele
24
Cover of The House of Daniel
The House of Daniel
25
Cover of Through Darkest Europe
Through Darkest Europe
26
Cover of Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega
27
Or Even Eagle Flew
28
Cover of Three Miles Down
Three Miles Down
29
Wages of Sin
30
City in Chains
31

Supervolcano Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Start with Eruption and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of All Fall Down
All Fall Down
3
Cover of Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart

Tale Of Krispos Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1994)

Start with Krispos Rising and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Krispos Rising
Krispos Rising
2
Cover of Krispos of Videssos
Krispos of Videssos
3
Cover of Krispos the Emperor
Krispos the Emperor

Time Of Troubles Series

Complete

4 books (1995–1998)

Start with The Stolen Throne, the first of 4 books in the Time Of Troubles series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Stolen Throne
The Stolen Throne
2
Cover of Hammer and Anvil
Hammer and Anvil
3
Cover of The Thousand Cities
The Thousand Cities
4
Cover of Videssos Besieged
Videssos Besieged

Videssos Cycle Series

Complete

5 books (1987–2005)

Start with An Emperor for the Legion, the first of 5 books in the Videssos Cycle series.

#Title
1
Cover of An Emperor for the Legion
An Emperor for the Legion
2
Cover of Swords of the Legion
Swords of the Legion
3
Cover of The Legion of Videssos
The Legion of Videssos
4
Cover of The Misplaced Legion
The Misplaced Legion
5
Cover of Bridge of the Separator
Bridge of the Separator

War Between The Provinces Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Start with Sentry Peak and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Sentry Peak
Sentry Peak
2
Cover of Marching Through Peachtree
Marching Through Peachtree
3
Cover of Advance and Retreat
Advance and Retreat

War That Came Early Series

Complete

6 books (2009–2014)

Start with Hitler's War, the first of 6 books in the War That Came Early series.

#Title
1
Hitler's War
2
Cover of West and East
West and East
3
Cover of The Big Switch
The Big Switch
4
Cover of Coup d'Etat
Coup d'Etat
5
Cover of Two Fronts
Two Fronts
6
Cover of Last Orders
Last Orders

War World Series

Likely Complete

20 books (1988–2023)

Start with The Burning Eye(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr), the first of 20 books in the War World series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Burning Eye(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
The Burning Eye(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
2
Cover of Death's Head Rebellion(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
Death's Head Rebellion(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
3
Cover of Sauron Dominion(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
Sauron Dominion(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
4
Blood Feuds
5
Cover of Codominium(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
Codominium(By: Jerry Pournelle,John F. Carr)
6
Cover of Blood Vengeance(With: S.M. Stirling,Jerry Pournelle,Judith Tarr,Susan Shwartz)
Blood Vengeance(With: S.M. Stirling,Jerry Pournelle,Judith Tarr,Susan Shwartz)
7
Cover of Invasion(By: Jerry Pournelle)
Invasion(By: Jerry Pournelle)
8
Discovery(By: Jerry Pournelle,William Wu,Leslie Fish,Charles E. Gannon,E.R. Stewart,Don Hawthorne,John F. Carr)
9
Takeover(By: Jerry Pournelle,Don Hawthorne,John F. Carr)
10
Cyborg Revolt(By: John F. Carr)
11
Jihad!(By: John F. Carr)
12
Cover of The Battle of Sauron(By: Jerry Pournelle,Don Hawthorne,John F. Carr)
The Battle of Sauron(By: Jerry Pournelle,Don Hawthorne,John F. Carr)
13
The Lidless Eye(By: Don Hawthorne,John F. Carr)
14
The Patriotic Wars(By: John F. Carr)
15
Falkenberg's Regiment(By: John F. Carr)
16
The Fall of the CoDominium(By: John F. Carr)
17
Andromeda Flight(By: John F. Carr,Doug McElwain)
18
Cover of Road Warrior(By: John F. Carr)
Road Warrior(By: John F. Carr)
19
War World Concordance(By: John F. Carr,Doug McElwain)
20
The Falkenberg Protectorate(By: John F. Carr)

Worldwar Series

Complete

4 books (1994–1996)

Start with In the Balance, the first of 4 books in the Worldwar series.

#Title
1
Cover of In the Balance
In the Balance
2
Cover of Tilting the Balance
Tilting the Balance
3
Cover of Striking the Balance
Striking the Balance
4
Cover of Upsetting the Balance
Upsetting the Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Harry Turtledove written?
Harry Turtledove has written 241 books across 31 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Harry Turtledove series?
Here are the first books in Harry Turtledove's series: Adventures of Conan: Conan The Defender(By: Robert Jordan); Alternate Generals: Alternate Generals; Alternatives: Alternative Truths(By: Bob Brown); American Empire: Blood & Iron; Anthologies: Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World.
What order should I read Harry Turtledove's books?
We recommend reading Harry Turtledove's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Harry Turtledove still writing new books?
Yes, Harry Turtledove has 5 ongoing series: Alternatives, Anthologies, City of Shadows, Short Story Collections, Standalone Novels.

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