Steven Brust Reading Order
8 series · 64 books · Born 1955
Steven Brust is a prolific American writer renowned for his contributions to fantasy and science fiction. With a rich portfolio of 64 books spanning 8 series, he is particularly celebrated for his Vlad Taltos novels set in the intricate world of Dragaera. Active from 1983 to 2024, Brust's notable works also include the Incrementalists series and the Khaavren Romances.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1988–1988)
Start with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1 and read in order.
Crossroads Adventure Series
Complete10 books (1987–1998)
Start with Dragonharper(By: Jody Lynn Nye), the first of 10 books in the Crossroads Adventure series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dragonharper(By: Jody Lynn Nye) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dzurlord A Crossroads Adventure 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Encyclopedia of Xanth(By: Jody Lynn Nye) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Revolt on Majipoor(By: Matthew J. Costello) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Deryni Challenge(By: Stephen Billias) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dragonfire: McCaffrey's Pern(By: Jody Lynn Nye) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fate's Trick(By: Matthew J. Costello) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Ghost of a Chance(By: Jody Lynn Nye) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Seven No-Trump(By: Neil Randall) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Storm of Dust: Take Bath-Cn(By: Neil Randall) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dragaera Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brokedown Palace 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Incrementalists Series
Complete3 books (2013–2017)
Start with Fireworks in the Rain and read in order.
Khaavren Romances Series
Complete6 books (1991–2020)
Start with The Phoenix Guards, the first of 6 books in the Khaavren Romances series.
Shadow Unit Series
Complete15 books (2011–2014)
Start with Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette), the first of 15 books in the Shadow Unit series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Shadow Unit 10(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Leah Bobet) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Shadow Unit 2(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Amanda Downum) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Shadow Unit 3(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Shadow Unit 4(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Leah Bobet) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Shadow Unit 5(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Shadow Unit 6(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Shadow Unit 7(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Holly Black,Sarah Monette,Chelsea Polk) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Shadow Unit 8(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Holly Black) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Shadow Unit 9(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Amanda Downum,Leah Bobet) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Shadow Unit 11(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Leah Bobet,Chelsea Polk) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Shadow Unit 12(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Leah Bobet) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Shadow Unit 13(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet,Chelsea Polk) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Shadow Unit 14(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Shadow Unit 15 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1984–2021)
Start with To Reign In Hell, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  To Reign In Hell 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Cowboy Feng's Space Bar and Grill 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Gypsy(With: Megan Lindholm) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Agyar 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Freedom and Necessity(With: Emma Bull) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | My Own Kind of Freedom: A Firefly Novel 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Good Guys 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Sword of Happenstance(With: Skyler White) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Vlad Taltos Series
Ongoing18 books (1983–2024)
Start with The Book of Jhereg, the first of 18 books in the Vlad Taltos series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Book of Jhereg 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Yendi 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Teckla 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Taltos 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Phoenix 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Athyra 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Orca 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dragon 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Issola 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dzur 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Jhegaala 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Iorich 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Desecrator 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Tiassa 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Hawk 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Vallista 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Tsalmoth 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Lyorn 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Steven Brust written?
- Steven Brust has written 64 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Steven Brust series?
- Here are the first books in Steven Brust's series: Anthologies: Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1; Crossroads Adventure: Dragonharper(By: Jody Lynn Nye); Incrementalists: Fireworks in the Rain; Khaavren Romances: The Phoenix Guards; Shadow Unit: Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette).
- What order should I read Steven Brust's books?
- We recommend reading Steven Brust's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Steven Brust still writing new books?
- Yes, Steven Brust has 1 ongoing series: Vlad Taltos.