Sergey & Marina Dyachenko Reading Order
5 series · 24 books
Ukrainian-born spouses Sergey and Marina Dyachenko craft imaginative fantasy and science fiction across novels, novellas, and short stories, with their work recognized across Europe since the early 2000s. Writing primarily in Russian, this prolific duo has explored diverse speculative worlds through standalone novels and ongoing series, building a catalog of over two dozen titles since 1996. Their English translations, including the acclaimed novel Vita Nostra, have introduced Western readers to their distinctive blend of philosophical depth and inventive worldbuilding.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Future Science Fiction Digest Series
Likely Complete17 books (2018–2022)
Future Science Fiction Digest is an anthology series edited by Sergey and Marina Dyachenko that ran for 17 issues between 2018 and 2022. The series collects short science fiction and fantasy stories from a rotating roster of international authors, with Alex Shvartsman becoming a consistent contributor starting in the early issues. Readers should approach the series in publication order, beginning with Issue 1, though individual issues can largely be enjoyed as standalone anthologies. The series appears to be complete as of Issue 17.
Start with Future Science Fiction Digest Issue 1(With: Mike Resnick,Lawrence M. Schoen,Alex Shvartsman,Dantzel Cherry,Sergey Dyachenko,Walter Dinjos,Steve Kopka,Liang Ling), the first of 17 books in the Future Science Fiction Digest series.
Start this series with Future Science Fiction Digest Issue 1(With: Mike Resnick,Lawrence M. Schoen,Alex Shvartsman,Dantzel Cherry,Sergey Dyachenko,Walter Dinjos,Steve Kopka,Liang Ling)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1996–2006)
Sergey and Marina Dyachenko have completed a pair of standalone novels blending fantasy and science fiction elements, published between 1996 and 2006. These two independent works should be read in publication order, beginning with The Scar, though each novel can be enjoyed separately without prior knowledge of the other.
Start with The Scar(With: Sergey Dyachenko) and read in order.
Start this series with The Scar(With: Sergey Dyachenko)
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Vita Nostra Series
Ongoing3 books (2007–2025)
This ongoing fantasy and science fiction series by Sergey and Marina Dyachenko consists of three books published between 2007 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Vita Nostra, followed by Assassin of Reality, and then School of Shards.
Start with Vita Nostra and read in order.
Start this series with Vita Nostra
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sergey & Marina Dyachenko written?
- Sergey & Marina Dyachenko has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Sergey & Marina Dyachenko series?
- Here are the first books in Sergey & Marina Dyachenko's series: Future Science Fiction Digest: Future Science Fiction Digest Issue 1(With: Mike Resnick,Lawrence M. Schoen,Alex Shvartsman,Dantzel Cherry,Sergey Dyachenko,Walter Dinjos,Steve Kopka,Liang Ling); Vita Nostra: Vita Nostra.
- What order should I read Sergey & Marina Dyachenko's books?
- We recommend reading Sergey & Marina Dyachenko's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sergey & Marina Dyachenko still writing new books?
- Yes, Sergey & Marina Dyachenko has 1 ongoing series: Vita Nostra.