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8 series Β· 21 books Β· Born 1957-06-02

Sara Douglass was an Australian fantasy author whose epic works spanned multiple interconnected series, most notably the DarkGlass Mountain sequence and its prequel arc. Her writing combined intricate world-building with complex character development across high fantasy narratives published between 1995 and 2011. Beyond fiction, Douglass also contributed essays and short stories to the genre, establishing herself as a significant voice in Australian speculative fiction.

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DarkGlass Mountain Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2009)

The DarkGlass Mountain trilogy is a complete fantasy series by Sara Douglass consisting of three books published between 2007 and 2009. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Serpent Bride, followed by The Twisted Citadel, and concluding with The Infinity Gate. This epic fantasy saga draws readers through an interconnected narrative that unfolds across the three volumes.

Start with The Serpent Bride and read in order.

Start this series with The Serpent Bride

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DarkGlass Mountain Prequel Series

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2 books (1997–1997)

Sara Douglass's DarkGlass Mountain Prequel is a two-book fantasy series that should be read in publication order. Beyond the Hanging Wall was published first in 1997, followed by Threshold. The series is complete and consists of these two volumes that establish the foundation for the larger DarkGlass Mountain world.

Start with Beyond the Hanging Wall and read in order.

Start this series with Beyond the Hanging Wall

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Beyond the Hanging Wall
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Non-Fiction Series

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1 book (2011–2011)

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The Hall of Lost Footsteps

Short Story Collections Series

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1 book (1999–1999)

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The Betrayal Of Arthur

Standalone Novels Series

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1 book (2011–2011)

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The Crucible Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Sara Douglass's Crucible trilogy, published between 2000 and 2002, is a complete fantasy series that should be read in publication order beginning with The Nameless Day, followed by The Wounded Hawk and The Crippled Angel. All three books form a continuous narrative and are best experienced sequentially to fully appreciate the unfolding story.

Start with The Nameless Day and read in order.

Start this series with The Nameless Day

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The Troy Game Series

Complete

4 books (2002–2006)

The Troy Game is a four-book fantasy series by Sara Douglass published between 2002 and 2006. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hades' Daughter and continuing through Gods' Concubine, Darkwitch Rising, and Druid's Sword.

Start with Hades' Daughter, the first of 4 books in the The Troy Game series.

The Wayfarer Redemption Series

Complete

6 books (1995–1999)

The Wayfarer Redemption is a six-book fantasy series by Sara Douglass published between 1995 and 1999. The complete saga should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wayfarer Redemption (also known as Battleaxe) and continuing through Enchanter, Starman, Sinner, Pilgrim, and Crusader. This epic fantasy sequence offers a continuous narrative across all volumes and concluded with its final installment in 1999.

Start with The Wayfarer Redemption / Battleaxe, the first of 6 books in the The Wayfarer Redemption series.

Start this series with The Wayfarer Redemption / Battleaxe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sara Douglass written?
Sara Douglass has written 21 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Sara Douglass series?
Here are the first books in Sara Douglass's series: DarkGlass Mountain: The Serpent Bride; DarkGlass Mountain Prequel: Beyond the Hanging Wall; The Crucible: The Nameless Day; The Troy Game: Hades' Daughter; The Wayfarer Redemption: The Wayfarer Redemption / Battleaxe.
What order should I read Sara Douglass's books?
We recommend reading Sara Douglass's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Sara Douglass's series complete?
Sara Douglass has 8 completed series.

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