Steven Brust Reading Order
8 series · 64 books · Born 1955
Steven Brust is an American fantasy and science fiction writer whose sprawling career spans multiple interconnected worlds and over four decades of publication. He is primarily recognized for the Dragaera series, a richly detailed fantasy realm centered on Vlad Taltos, a human assassin navigating complex politics and magic within a society dominated by long-lived elves. Beyond his signature series, Brust has collaborated with other authors on contemporary fantasy works like The Incrementalists and expanded his range across adventure, romance, and speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1988–1988)
Start with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1 and read in order.
Start this series with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1
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Crossroads Adventure Series
Complete10 books (1987–1998)
Start with Dragonharper(By: Jody Lynn Nye), the first of 10 books in the Crossroads Adventure series.
Start this series with Dragonharper(By: Jody Lynn Nye)
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Dragaera Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
Incrementalists Series
Complete3 books (2013–2017)
Start with Fireworks in the Rain and read in order.
Start this series with Fireworks in the Rain
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Khaavren Romances Series
Complete6 books (1991–2020)
Start with The Phoenix Guards, the first of 6 books in the Khaavren Romances series.
Start this series with The Phoenix Guards
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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.
Start this series with Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette)
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1984–2021)
Start with To Reign In Hell, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with To Reign In Hell
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Vlad Taltos Series
Ongoing18 books (1983–2024)
Start with The Book of Jhereg, the first of 18 books in the Vlad Taltos series.
Start this series with The Book of Jhereg
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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.