Melanie Rawn Reading Order
9 series Β· 33 books
Melanie Rawn was a prolific American fantasy author known for her engaging storytelling and rich world-building. Over her career, which spanned from 1985 to 2017, she published 33 books across nine series, including the acclaimed Dragon Prince and Dragon Star trilogies. Her work has captivated readers and solidified her place in the fantasy genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002β2002)
Start with DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Dragon Prince Series
Complete3 books (1988β1990)
Start with Dragon Prince and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dragon Prince 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Star Scroll 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sunrunner's Fire 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Dragon Star Series
Complete3 books (1991β1993)
Start with Stronghold and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stronghold 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Dragon Token 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Skybowl 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Exiles Series
Complete3 books (1994β2009)
Start with The Ruins of Ambrai and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ruins of Ambrai 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mageborn Traitor 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Captal's Tower 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Glass Thorns Series
Complete5 books (2012β2017)
Start with Elsewhens, the first of 5 books in the Glass Thorns series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elsewhens 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Touchstone 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Thornlost 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Window Wall 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Playing to the Gods 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Golden Key Universe Series
Complete2 books (1996β2011)
Start with The Golden Key(With: Jennifer Roberson,Kate Elliott) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Golden Key(With: Jennifer Roberson,Kate Elliott) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Diviner 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Quantum Leap Series
Complete12 books (1992β2000)
Start with Quantum Leap: The Novel(By: Ashley McConnell), the first of 12 books in the Quantum Leap series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quantum Leap: The Novel(By: Ashley McConnell) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wall(By: Ashley McConnell) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Too Close for Comfort(By: Ashley McConnell) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Prelude(By: Ashley McConnell) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Random Measures(By: Ashley McConnell) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Search And Rescue(By: Melissa Crandall) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Double or Nothing(By: Laura Anne Gilman,C.J. Henderson) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Complete Quantum Leap Book(By: Louis Chunovic) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Loch Ness Leap(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Dean Wesley Smith,Sandy Schofield) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Quantum Leap: Obsessions(By: Carol Davis) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Knights of the Morningstar 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Mirror's Edge(By: Carol Davis) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Spellbinder Series
Complete2 books (2006β2009)
Start with Spellbinder and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spellbinder 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fire Raiser 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1985β1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Rushden Legacy(With: EllenRandolph) 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Melanie Rawn written?
- Melanie Rawn has written 33 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Melanie Rawn series?
- Here are the first books in Melanie Rawn's series: Anthologies: DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy; Dragon Prince: Dragon Prince; Dragon Star: Stronghold; Exiles: The Ruins of Ambrai; Glass Thorns: Elsewhens.
- What order should I read Melanie Rawn's books?
- We recommend reading Melanie Rawn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Melanie Rawn's series complete?
- Melanie Rawn has 9 completed series.

