Mary Doria Russell Reading Order
1 series · 22 books
Mary Doria Russell is an American science fiction and literary novelist known for her intellectually ambitious standalone works that blend philosophical inquiry with speculative storytelling. Born in Illinois, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her military family background to her exploration of complex themes including faith, morality, and human connection across diverse settings and timescales. Her novels have earned widespread acclaim for their sophisticated character development and willingness to engage with big ideas through the framework of science fiction and fantasy.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete22 books
Start with The Sparrow, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Children of God |
| 2 | Doc |
| 3 | Doc |
| 4 | Dreamers of the Day |
| 5 | Dreamers of the Day |
| 6 | Eight to five, against |
| 7 | Epitaph |
| 8 | Epitaph |
| 9 | Gündüz Düs Görenler |
| 10 | Pasărea Domnului |
| 11 | Serce |
| 12 | Tanrinin Cocuklari |
| 13 | The Women of the Copper Country |
| 14 | Thread of Grace |
| 15 | Women of the Copper Country |
| 16 | The Sparrow 1997 |
| 17 | Children of God 1998 |
| 18 | Gottes Kinder 2000 |
| 19 | Le moineau de Dieu 2000 |
| 20 | Sperling 2000 |
| 21 | A Thread of Grace 2005 |
| 22 | Dreamers of the day 2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Doria Russell written?
- Mary Doria Russell has written 22 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2008.
- Are Mary Doria Russell's series complete?
- Mary Doria Russell has 1 completed series.

