
Sheri S. Tepper Reading Order
13 series Β· 54 books Β· Born July 16, 1929
Sheri S. Tepper was a prolific American author known for her contributions to science fiction, horror, and mystery, often infused with feminist and ecofeminist themes. Active from 1983 to 2014, she penned 54 books across 13 series, including popular titles such as Arbai, The Chronicles of Mavin Manyshaped, and The End of the Game. Her diverse body of work showcases her imaginative storytelling and keen social commentary.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1988β1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Bone Yard 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Arbai Series
Complete3 books (1989β1992)
Start with Grass and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grass 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Raising the Stones 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sideshow 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Ettison Series
Complete2 books (1986β1987)
Start with Blood Heritage and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Heritage 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Bones 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Jason Lynx Series
Complete6 books (1989β1997)
Start with A Little Neighbourhood Murder, the first of 6 books in the Jason Lynx series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Little Neighbourhood Murder 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death and the Dogwalker 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Death for Old Times' Sake 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Looking for the Aardvark / Dead on Sunday 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Long Time Dead 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Death of Innocents 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
Land of the True Game Series
Complete4 books (1983β1996)
Start with King's Blood Four, the first of 4 books in the Land of the True Game series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | King's Blood Four 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Necromancer Nine 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wizard's Eleven 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The True Game 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
Marianne Series
Complete3 books (1985β1989)
Start with Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Marianne, the Madame, and the Momentary Gods 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Marianne, the Matchbox and the Malachite Mouse 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
Plague of Angels Series
Complete3 books (1993β2014)
Start with A Plague of Angels and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Plague of Angels 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Waters Rising 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Fish Tails 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Shirley McClintock Series
Complete7 books (1990β1997)
Start with Dead in the Scrub, the first of 7 books in the Shirley McClintock series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dead in the Scrub 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Unexpected Corpse 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Death and the Delinquent 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Deservedly Dead 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Death Served Up Cold 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Ceremonial Death 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Here's to the Newly Dead 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1988β1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Gardener 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1984β2007)
Start with The Revenants, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Revenants 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Still Life 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | After Long Silence 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Enigma Score 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Gate to Women's Country 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Beauty 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Shadow's End 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Gibbon's Decline and Fall 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Family Tree 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Six Moon Dance 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Singer from the Sea 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Fresco 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Visitor 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Companions 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Margarets 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
The Awakeners Series
Complete2 books (1987β1987)
Start with Northshore and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Northshore 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Southshore 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
The Chronicles of Mavin Manyshaped Series
Complete4 books (1985β1986)
Start with The Flight of Mavin Manyshaped, the first of 4 books in the The Chronicles of Mavin Manyshaped series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Flight of Mavin Manyshaped 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Search of Mavin Manyshaped 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Song of Mavin Manyshaped 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Chronicles of Mavin Manyshaped 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
The End of the Game Series
Complete3 books (1985β1986)
Start with Jinian Footseer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jinian Footseer 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dervish Daughter 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Jinian Star-Eye 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sheri S. Tepper written?
- Sheri S. Tepper has written 54 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Sheri S. Tepper series?
- Here are the first books in Sheri S. Tepper's series: Arbai: Grass; Ettison: Blood Heritage; Jason Lynx: A Little Neighbourhood Murder; Land of the True Game: King's Blood Four; Marianne: Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore.
- What order should I read Sheri S. Tepper's books?
- We recommend reading Sheri S. Tepper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sheri S. Tepper's series complete?
- Sheri S. Tepper has 13 completed series.

