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Tanith Lee

Tanith Lee Reading Order

33 series · 362 books · Born 1947-09-19

Tanith Lee was a prolific British author who crafted haunting narratives across science fiction, fantasy, and horror for over six decades. With more than three hundred short stories and ninety novels to her name, she pioneered dark, atmospheric storytelling that earned her the distinction of being the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award for best novel in 1980 for Death's Master. Her expansive body of work spans multiple interconnected series including the gothic Blood Opera saga and the sweeping Birthgrave cycle, establishing her as a master of imaginative, often unsettling worlds.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

120 books (1968–2021)

Tanith Lee's Anthologies series comprises 114 books published between 1968 and 2021, spanning fantasy, science fiction, horror, and non-fiction genres. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories and continuing through various collections including The Year's Best Horror Stories series, Isaac Asimov's anthologies, and Chrysalis magazines. The series appears to be complete, documenting Lee's contributions to edited collections throughout her prolific career.

Start with The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories, the first of 114 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories

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Cover of The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories
The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories
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Cover of The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series V
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series V
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Cover of The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series VI
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series VI
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Cover of Heroic Fantasy
Heroic Fantasy
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Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction July 1979
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction
Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction
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Cover of Other Worlds Volume 2
Other Worlds Volume 2
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Cover of Perpetual Light
Perpetual Light
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Cover of Chrysalis 10
Chrysalis 10
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own
Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own
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Cover of The Year's Best Fantasy Stories 10
The Year's Best Fantasy Stories 10
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The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XII
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Cover of Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton
Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton
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Cover of Tales From the Forbidden Planet
Tales From the Forbidden Planet
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Arrows Of Eros
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Cover of Dark Fantasies
Dark Fantasies
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Cover of Dragons and Warrior Daughters
Dragons and Warrior Daughters
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Cover of Hidden Turnings
Hidden Turnings
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!
Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!
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Cover of The Year's Best Fantasy Stories 14
The Year's Best Fantasy Stories 14
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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Third Annual Collection
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The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection
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Third Annual Collection
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Cover of Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield
Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield
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Cover of Spells of Enchantment
Spells of Enchantment
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Vampires
The Mammoth Book of Vampires
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Cover of Snow White, Blood Red
Snow White, Blood Red
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Cover of The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales
The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales
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The Ultimate Witch
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Asimov's Science Fiction, July 1995
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Cover of Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears
Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears
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Cover of The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women
The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women
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Cover of Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection
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Cover of Modern Classics of Fantasy
Modern Classics of Fantasy
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100 Twisted Little Tales of Torment
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Interzone 135
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Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers
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Interzone 147
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Cover of Silver Birch, Blood Moon
Silver Birch, Blood Moon
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Cover of The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology
The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10
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Cover of Black Heart, Ivory Bones
Black Heart, Ivory Bones
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Dark Terrors 5
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Graven Images
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Cover of Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower
Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower
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Cover of Fourteenth Annual Collection
Fourteenth Annual Collection
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Tails of Wonder and Imagination
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women
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Cover of DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy
DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy
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Cover of DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies
DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies
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Cover of Dark Terrors 6
Dark Terrors 6
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Cover of Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 13
Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 13
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Cover of The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest
The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest
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Cover of Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
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The Dark: New Ghost Stories
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Cover of The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm
The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of New Terror
The Mammoth Book of New Terror
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Cover of The Many Faces of Van Helsing
The Many Faces of Van Helsing
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Cover of Best New Horror 16
Best New Horror 16
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Cover of Firebirds Rising
Firebirds Rising
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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eighteenth Annual Collection
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Cover of Sages & Swords
Sages & Swords
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Monsters
The Mammoth Book of Monsters
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A Book of Wizards
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Dark & Dangerous of Paranormal Treats
69
Cover of Immortal: Love Stories With Bite
Immortal: Love Stories With Bite
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The Ghost Quartet
71
Cover of Twenty-First Annual Collection
Twenty-First Annual Collection
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Cover of Best New Horror 20
Best New Horror 20
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From Twilight Till Dawn
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Lace and Blade 2
75
Cover of Last Drink Bird Head
Last Drink Bird Head
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Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance
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Cover of The Beastly Bride: Tales of the Animal People
The Beastly Bride: Tales of the Animal People
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Cover of Curse of the Full Moon: A Werewolf Anthology
Curse of the Full Moon: A Werewolf Anthology
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Songs of Love and Death
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Cover of The Bitten Word
The Bitten Word
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Wilde Stories 2010
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Best Gay Stories 2011
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Cover of Haunts: Reliquaries of the Dead
Haunts: Reliquaries of the Dead
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Cover of Human for a Day
Human for a Day
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Cover of Lightspeed: Year One
Lightspeed: Year One
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Teeth: Vampire Tales
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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons
The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
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Cover of Danse Macabre
Danse Macabre
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Cover of Obsession: Tales of Irresistible Desire
Obsession: Tales of Irresistible Desire
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Songs of Love Lost and Found
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The Feathered Edge
97
The Wildside Book of Fantasy
98
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
99
Cover of Fearie Tales
Fearie Tales
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Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell
101
Cover of Once Upon a Time: New Fairy Tales
Once Upon a Time: New Fairy Tales
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Queen Victoria's Book of Spell
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The Time Traveler's Almanac
104
Best New Horror 25
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Cover of Handsome Devil: Stories of Sin and Seduction
Handsome Devil: Stories of Sin and Seduction
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Nightmare Magazine 25: October 2014. Women Destroy Horror! Special Issue
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Cover of The Alchemy Press Book of Urban Mythic 2
The Alchemy Press Book of Urban Mythic 2
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Cover of The Mammoth Book of Warriors and Wizardry
The Mammoth Book of Warriors and Wizardry
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Cover of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
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Blood Sisters
111
Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep
112
Sisters of the Revolution
113
The World and the Stars
114
Warrior Women
115
Cover of Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold
Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold
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Blood Is Not Enough
118
Mythic Journeys
119
The Mammoth Book of Nightmare Stories
120
Cover of Best New Horror #31
Best New Horror #31

Best Horror of the Year Series

Ongoing

19 books (2009–2026)

The Best Horror of the Year is an ongoing anthology series edited by Tanith Lee that collects the finest horror short fiction published each year. Comprising 18 volumes released between 2009 and 2025, the series should be read in publication order to follow the progression of horror writing across nearly two decades. Each volume features carefully selected stories spanning various horror subgenres and styles. A retrospective collection titled The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction appears within the series as a curated highlights volume.

Start with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, the first of 18 books in the Best Horror of the Year series.

Start this series with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One

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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four
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The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine
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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten
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The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction
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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven
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The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve
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The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen
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The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen
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Cover of The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen
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Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eighteen

Birthgrave Series

Complete

3 books (1975–1978)

Tanith Lee's Birthgrave trilogy consists of three fantasy-science fiction novels published between 1975 and 1978. The series is complete and should be read in publication order: The Birthgrave, followed by Hunting the White Witch (also titled Quest for the White Witch), and concluding with Shadowfire (also known as Vazkor, Son of Vazko). This foundational fantasy series showcases Lee's imaginative storytelling across a finished narrative arc.

Start with The Birthgrave and read in order.

Start this series with The Birthgrave

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The Birthgrave
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Cover of Hunting the White Witch / Quest for the White Witch
Hunting the White Witch / Quest for the White Witch
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Cover of Shadowfire / Vazkor, Son of Vazko
Shadowfire / Vazkor, Son of Vazko

Blood Opera Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1994)

Tanith Lee's Blood Opera trilogy spans from 1992 to 1994 and concludes as a complete series best experienced in publication order. Beginning with Dark Dance, followed by Personal Darkness and Darkness, I, this three-book sequence should be read chronologically as intended by the author. The series blends elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Dark Dance and read in order.

Start this series with Dark Dance

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Personal Darkness
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Blood Stone Series

Complete

3 books (1980–1980)

Tanith Lee's Blood Stone series comprises three complete fantasy and horror novels published in 1980. Begin with Kill the Dead, followed by the interconnected Sabella tales, and read them in publication order for the intended narrative experience. This trilogy showcases Lee's signature blend of dark fantasy and supernatural themes across its carefully sequenced entries.

Start with Kill the Dead and read in order.

Start this series with Kill the Dead

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Kill the Dead
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Cover of Sabella, or, The Bloodstone
Sabella, or, The Bloodstone

Castle of Dark Series

Complete

3 books (1978–1986)

Tanith Lee's Castle of Dark trilogy spans from 1978 to 1986 and is complete. Read these three fantasy and horror novels in publication order: The Castle of Dark, Prince on a White Horse, and Dark Castle, White Horse. The series concludes after the third installment.

Start with The Castle of Dark and read in order.

Start this series with The Castle of Dark

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The Castle of Dark
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Prince on a White Horse
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Cover of Dark Castle, White Horse
Dark Castle, White Horse

Claidi Journals Series

Complete

6 books (1998–2003)

The Claidi Journals is a complete fantasy and science fiction series by Tanith Lee comprising six books published between 1998 and 2003. Readers should begin with Law of the Wolf Tower, the first installment, and proceed through the remaining five volumes in publication order. The series follows a nonlinear narrative structure that interweaves past and present events across its world-building, with each book offering new perspectives on the Claidi universe.

Start with Law of the Wolf Tower aka Wolf Tower, the first of 6 books in the Claidi Journals series.

Start this series with Law of the Wolf Tower aka Wolf Tower

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Law of the Wolf Tower aka Wolf Tower
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Cover of Wolf Star aka Wolf Star Rise
Wolf Star aka Wolf Star Rise
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Cover of Queen of the Wolves
Queen of the Wolves
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Cover of Queen of the Wolves aka Wolf Queen
Queen of the Wolves aka Wolf Queen
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Cover of The Claidi Journals
The Claidi Journals

Clockwork Phoenix Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2016)

The Clockwork Phoenix series is a five-book anthology collection edited by Tanith Lee, published between 2008 and 2016 and now complete. Each volume gathers speculative fiction stories spanning fantasy, science fiction, and horror from a rotating roster of contributors. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Clockwork Phoenix and continuing through Clockwork Phoenix 5 to experience the full scope of the series.

Start with Clockwork Phoenix, the first of 5 books in the Clockwork Phoenix series.

Start this series with Clockwork Phoenix

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Clockwork Phoenix
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Clockwork Phoenix 2
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Cover of Clockwork Phoenix 3: New Tales of Beauty and Strangeness
Clockwork Phoenix 3: New Tales of Beauty and Strangeness
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Cover of Clockwork Phoenix 4
Clockwork Phoenix 4
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Cover of Clockwork Phoenix 5(By: Alex Dally MacFarlane,A.C. Wise,Mike Allen,Keffy R.M. Kehrli,Rich Larson,Cassandra Khaw,C.S.E. Cooney,Carlos Hernandez,Benjanun Sriduangkaew,Sonya Taaffe,Beth Cato,Barbara Krasnoff,Patricia Russo,Gray Rinehart,Marie Brennan,Sam Fleming,Shveta Thakrar,Holly Heisey,Jason Kimble,Rachael L. Jones,Rob Cameron,Sunil Patel)
Clockwork Phoenix 5(By: Alex Dally MacFarlane,A.C. Wise,Mike Allen,Keffy R.M. Kehrli,Rich Larson,Cassandra Khaw,C.S.E. Cooney,Carlos Hernandez,Benjanun Sriduangkaew,Sonya Taaffe,Beth Cato,Barbara Krasnoff,Patricia Russo,Gray Rinehart,Marie Brennan,Sam Fleming,Shveta Thakrar,Holly Heisey,Jason Kimble,Rachael L. Jones,Rob Cameron,Sunil Patel)

Collections Series

Complete

25 books (1972–2019)

This is a 25-book series of short story collections by Tanith Lee, spanning from 1972 to 2019 and now complete. The collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Princess Hynchatti and Some Other Surprises. Lee's diverse stories across these volumes draw from fantasy, science fiction, horror, and other genres, offering readers a comprehensive sampling of her imaginative work over nearly five decades.

Start with Princess Hynchatti and Some Other Surprises, the first of 25 books in the Collections series.

Start this series with Princess Hynchatti and Some Other Surprises

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Princess Hynchatti and Some Other Surprises
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Cover of Companions on the Road
Companions on the Road
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Cover of Companions on the Road and The Winter Players
Companions on the Road and The Winter Players
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Cover of The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales
The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales
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Cover of Red as Blood, or Tales from the Sisters Grimmer
Red as Blood, or Tales from the Sisters Grimmer
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Cover of Tamastara, or The Indian Nights
Tamastara, or The Indian Nights
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Cover of Dreams of Dark and Light
Dreams of Dark and Light
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Cover of Forests of the Night
Forests of the Night
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Cover of Women as Demons
Women as Demons
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Cover of Disturbed by Her Song
Disturbed by Her Song
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Cover of Sounds and Furies
Sounds and Furies
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Cover of Animate Objects
Animate Objects
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Cover of Space Is Just a Starry Night
Space Is Just a Starry Night
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Cover of Dancing Through the Fire
Dancing Through the Fire
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Cover of Legenda Maris
Legenda Maris
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Redder Than Blood
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Tanith By Choice
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Cover of The Weird Tales of Tanith Lee
The Weird Tales of Tanith Lee
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Venus Burning
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Cover of Love in a Time of Dragons and Other Rare Tales
Love in a Time of Dragons and Other Rare Tales
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Cover of Strindberg's Ghost Sonata and Other Uncollected Tales
Strindberg's Ghost Sonata and Other Uncollected Tales

Four-BEE Series

Complete

3 books (1976–1977)

Tanith Lee's Four-BEE trilogy consists of three complete novels published between 1976 and 1977. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Don't Bite the Sun, followed by Biting the Sun, and concluding with Drinking Sapphire Wine. Lee blends her characteristic fantasy and science fiction elements throughout this finished sequence.

Start with Don't Bite the Sun and read in order.

Start this series with Don't Bite the Sun

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Don't Bite the Sun
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Cover of Biting the Sun
Biting the Sun
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Drinking Sapphire Wine

Ghosteria Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2014)

The Ghosteria series by Tanith Lee is a two-book fantasy and horror collection published in 2014. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ghosteria Volume 1 followed by Ghosteria Volume 2. Both volumes were released the same year, offering readers a finished narrative arc without waiting for additional installments.

Start with Ghosteria Volume 1 and read in order.

Start this series with Ghosteria Volume 1

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Ghosteria Volume 1
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Cover of Ghosteria Volume 2
Ghosteria Volume 2

Imaginings Series

Complete

12 books (2012–2016)

The Imaginings series comprises twelve complete books published between 2012 and 2016, each featuring a novella by Tanith Lee paired with a story by a different science fiction and fantasy author, including Stephen Baxter, Lisa Tuttle, Tony Ballantyne, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Nina Allan, Steve Rasnic Tem, Eric Brown, Adam Roberts, Dave Hutchinson, Liz Williams, and Keith Brooke. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones and concluding with Mementoes. This collaborative collection spans fantasy, science fiction, and horror across its varied contributions.

Start with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones, the first of 12 books in the Imaginings series.

Start this series with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones

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Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones
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Cover of Last and First Contacts(By: Stephen Baxter)
Last and First Contacts(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Objects in Dreams(By: Lisa Tuttle)
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Cover of Stories from the Northern Road(By: Tony Ballantyne)
Stories from the Northern Road(By: Tony Ballantyne)
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Feast and Famine(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
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Microcosmos(By: Nina Allan)
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Cover of Twember(By: Steve Rasnic Tem)
Twember(By: Steve Rasnic Tem)
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Cover of Strange Visitors(By: Eric Brown)
Strange Visitors(By: Eric Brown)
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Saint Rebor(By: Adam Roberts)
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Sleeps With Angels(By: Dave Hutchinson)
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Cover of The Light Warden(By: Liz Williams)
The Light Warden(By: Liz Williams)
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Mementoes(By: Keith Brooke)

Isaac Asimov's Anthology Series

Complete

19 books (1980–2001)

Isaac Asimov's Anthology is a collection of 19 thematic anthologies published between 1980 and 2001, featuring science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by various acclaimed authors. The series began with Worlds of Science Fiction and concluded with four additional volumes, each organized around different themes such as aliens, robots, war, ghosts, detectives, and more. These standalone anthologies should be read in publication order to follow the series chronologically. The collection represents a diverse range of speculative fiction curated under the Isaac Asimov brand.

Start with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Isaac Asimov,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth), the first of 19 books in the Isaac Asimov's Anthology series.

Start this series with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Isaac Asimov,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth)

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Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Isaac Asimov,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far(By: Isaac Asimov,Frederik Pohl,Carter Scholz,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Jack Williamson,Darrell Schweitzer,John Brunner,Juleen Brantingham,Martin Gardner,Richard Wilson,Milton A. Rothman,Elizabeth Anne Hull,Sharon Webb,Somtow Sucharitkul,Lee Weinstein,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre,William Tuning,Francis E. Izzo,Paul David Novitski,Lee Russell,Seth S. Horowitz,Tol E. Rant,S. Dale,Julie Flores,Tony Sarowitz)
Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far(By: Isaac Asimov,Frederik Pohl,Carter Scholz,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Jack Williamson,Darrell Schweitzer,John Brunner,Juleen Brantingham,Martin Gardner,Richard Wilson,Milton A. Rothman,Elizabeth Anne Hull,Sharon Webb,Somtow Sucharitkul,Lee Weinstein,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre,William Tuning,Francis E. Izzo,Paul David Novitski,Lee Russell,Seth S. Horowitz,Tol E. Rant,S. Dale,Julie Flores,Tony Sarowitz)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own(With: Connie Willis,Ursula K. Le Guin,Pat Cadigan,Joan D. Vinge,Pamela Sargent,Lee Killough,Mary Gentle,Mildred Downey Broxon,Shawna McCarthy,Sharon Webb,Leigh Kennedy,Stephanie A. Smith,Cherie Wilkerson,Julie Stevens,Sydney J. Van Scyoc,Cyn Mason,P.A. Kagan,P.J. MacQuarrie,Janet O. Jeppson,Beverly Grant,Hope Athearn)
Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own(With: Connie Willis,Ursula K. Le Guin,Pat Cadigan,Joan D. Vinge,Pamela Sargent,Lee Killough,Mary Gentle,Mildred Downey Broxon,Shawna McCarthy,Sharon Webb,Leigh Kennedy,Stephanie A. Smith,Cherie Wilkerson,Julie Stevens,Sydney J. Van Scyoc,Cyn Mason,P.A. Kagan,P.J. MacQuarrie,Janet O. Jeppson,Beverly Grant,Hope Athearn)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!(With: Connie Willis,George R.R. Martin,Ron Goulart,John Kessel,George Alec Effinger,Robert Thurston,Lucius Shepard,Scott Baker,Lillian Carl,Juleen Brantingham,Lee Killough,Ian McDowell,Daphne Castell,Sharon N. Farber,Richard Kearns,Shawna McCarthy,Leigh Kennedy,Gregg Keizer,Kristi Olesen)
Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!(With: Connie Willis,George R.R. Martin,Ron Goulart,John Kessel,George Alec Effinger,Robert Thurston,Lucius Shepard,Scott Baker,Lillian Carl,Juleen Brantingham,Lee Killough,Ian McDowell,Daphne Castell,Sharon N. Farber,Richard Kearns,Shawna McCarthy,Leigh Kennedy,Gregg Keizer,Kristi Olesen)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Aliens(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Aliens(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Robots(By: Isaac Asimov,Rob Chilson)
Isaac Asimov's Robots(By: Isaac Asimov,Rob Chilson)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's SF-Lite(By: Isaac Asimov,John M. Ford)
Isaac Asimov's SF-Lite(By: Isaac Asimov,John M. Ford)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's War(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's War(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Cyberdreams(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Cyberdreams(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Ghosts(By: Isaac Asimov,Terry Bisson)
Isaac Asimov's Ghosts(By: Isaac Asimov,Terry Bisson)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Skin Deep(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Skin Deep(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Christmas(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Christmas(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Camelot(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois,Eleanor Arnason)
Isaac Asimov's Camelot(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois,Eleanor Arnason)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Detectives(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Detectives(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Isaac Asimov's Solar System(By: Gardner Dozois)
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Isaac Asimov's Werewolves(By: Isaac Asimov,Suzy McKee Charnas,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Utopias(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Utopias(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Cover of Isaac Asimov's Father Day(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
Isaac Asimov's Father Day(By: Isaac Asimov,Gardner Dozois)
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Isaac Asimov's Halloween(By: Isaac Asimov)

Legends Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Storm Constantine,Stan Nicholls,Ian Whates,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Joe Abercrombie,Anne Nicholls,Gaie Sebold,Jonathan Green,Jan Siegel,James Barclay,Sandra Unerman)

Lionwolf Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2007)

Tanith Lee's Lionwolf Trilogy is a three-book fantasy series published between 2004 and 2007. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Cast a Bright Shadow, followed by Here in Cold Hell, and concluding with No Flame But Mine. This finished series is best experienced from the first book onward.

Start with Cast a Bright Shadow and read in order.

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Cast a Bright Shadow
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Here in Cold Hell
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No Flame But Mine

MagicQuest Series

Complete

19 books (1958–1985)

MagicQuest is a complete fantasy series spanning 19 books published between 1958 and 1985. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sherwood Ring and concluding with its final entry. This collection features works by multiple authors including Tanith Lee, Diana Wynne Jones, Peter Dickinson, and others, offering diverse magical adventures across the fantasy genre.

Start with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope), the first of 19 books in the MagicQuest series.

Start this series with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)

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The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
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The Seventh Swan(By: Nicholas Stuart Gray)
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The Dragon Hoard(With: Graham Oakley)
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The Throme of the Erril of Sherill(By: Patricia A. McKillip)
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The Magic Three of Solatia(By: Jane Yolen)
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The Perilous Gard(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
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Power of Three(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
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The Dark Lord of Pengersick(By: Richard Carlyon)
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Time Piper(By: Delia Huddy)
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East of Midnight
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The Devil on the Road(By: Robert Westall)
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The Ash Staff(By: Paul R. Fisher)
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Tulku(By: Peter Dickinson)
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The Magicians of Caprona(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
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The Princess and the Thorn(By: Paul R. Fisher)
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Mont Cant Gold(By: Paul R. Fisher)
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The Hawks of Fellheath(By: Paul R. Fisher)
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Cover of Talking to Dragons(By: Patricia C. Wrede)
Talking to Dragons(By: Patricia C. Wrede)
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The Last Days of the Edge of the World(By: Brian M. Stableford)

Night Visions Series

Complete

11 books (1984–2006)

Tanith Lee's Night Visions is a 11-book series of dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories published between 1984 and 2006. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Night Visions: In the Blood. The collection spans works including Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart alongside numerous numbered installments, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of Lee's imaginative storytelling across multiple speculative fiction genres.

Start with Night Visions: In the Blood, the first of 11 books in the Night Visions series.

Start this series with Night Visions: In the Blood

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Night Visions: In the Blood
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Night Visions
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Night Visions 2
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Night Visions 3
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Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart
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Night Visions 6
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Night Visions 8
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Night Visions 9
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Night Visions 10
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Night Visions 11
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Night Visions 12

Novels of Vis Series

Complete

3 books (1976–1988)

Tanith Lee's Novels of Vis is a complete three-book fantasy series published between 1976 and 1988, consisting of The Storm Lord, Anackire, and The White Serpent. The books should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected narrative. This series showcases Lee's acclaimed work in the fantasy genre alongside her ventures into science fiction and horror.

Start with The Storm Lord and read in order.

Start this series with The Storm Lord

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The Storm Lord
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The White Serpent

Piratica Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2007)

Tanith Lee's Piratica trilogy was published between 2004 and 2007 and should be read in publication order beginning with Piratica. The complete series consists of three books: Piratica, Return to Parrot Island, and The Family Sea. This fantasy adventure series follows a interconnected narrative across all three installments.

Start with Piratica and read in order.

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Return to Parrot Island
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The Family Sea

Secret Books of Paradys Series

Complete

4 books (1988–1993)

Tanith Lee's Secret Books of Paradys is a four-book fantasy horror series published between 1988 and 1993. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Book of the Beast and continuing through The Book of the Damned, The Book of the Dead (also titled Paradys), and concluding with The Book of the Mad. Each volume explores different dark tales and mysteries connected to the fictional city of Paradys through interconnected narratives and atmospheric storytelling.

Start with The Book of the Beast, the first of 4 books in the Secret Books of Paradys series.

Start this series with The Book of the Beast

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The Book of the Beast
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The Book of the Damned
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The Book of the Dead aka Paradys
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The Book of the Mad

Selected Stories of Tanith Lee Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2009)

Selected Stories of Tanith Lee is a two-book collection of short fiction from the prolific fantasy, science fiction, and horror author. The series spans Hunting the Shadows and Tempting the Gods, both published in 2009, and is complete. Read the books in publication order to experience Tanith Lee's curated selections of her short work.

Start with Hunting the Shadows and read in order.

Start this series with Hunting the Shadows

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Hunting the Shadows
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Tempting the Gods

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

14 books (1968–2019)

Tanith Lee's Short Stories and Novellas collection spans fourteen volumes published between 1968 and 2019, presenting a complete series of fantasy, science fiction, and horror tales. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Betrothed and continuing through Indigara and The Heart of the Moon. The series showcases Lee's distinctive voice across multiple genres, ranging from dark fantasy to speculative fiction and atmospheric horror.

Start with The Betrothed, the first of 14 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Betrothed

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The Betrothed
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Animal Castle
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The Winter Players
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Red As Blood
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Elle Est Trois, (La Mort)
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White As Sin, Now
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Nunc Dimittis
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Jedella Ghost
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Scarlet and Gold
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Where Does the Town Go at Night?
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The Heart of the Moon

Silver Metal Lover Series

Complete

2 books (1981–2005)

Tanith Lee's Silver Metal Lover series consists of two complete science fiction novels published across two decades. The first book arrived in 1981, with its sequel Metallic Love following in 2005. These should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the narrative arc. This is a finished series with no additional planned installments.

Start with The Silver Metal Lover and read in order.

Start this series with The Silver Metal Lover

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The Silver Metal Lover
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Metallic Love

Solaris Rising Anthology Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Solaris Rising is a three-book anthology series edited by Tanith Lee, published between 2011 and 2013. Each volume features science fiction and fantasy short stories from prominent speculative fiction authors including Pat Cadigan, Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds, and Adrian Tchaikovsky. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Solaris Rising collection, followed by the supplementary Solaris Rising 1.5, and concluding with Solaris Rising 2.

Start with Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter) and read in order.

Start this series with Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter)

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Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter)
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Solaris Rising 1.5
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Cover of Solaris Rising 2(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Paul Cornell,Liz Williams,James Lovegrove,Robert Reed,Eugie Foster,Nancy Kress,Nick Harkaway,Norman Spinrad,Vandana Singh,Kim Lakin-Smith,Ian Whates,Paul Cornell, Jr.,Kay Kenyon,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Martin Sketchley,Allan Steele)
Solaris Rising 2(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Paul Cornell,Liz Williams,James Lovegrove,Robert Reed,Eugie Foster,Nancy Kress,Nick Harkaway,Norman Spinrad,Vandana Singh,Kim Lakin-Smith,Ian Whates,Paul Cornell, Jr.,Kay Kenyon,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Martin Sketchley,Allan Steele)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

33 books (1977–2019)

Tanith Lee's collection of 33 standalone novels spans from 1977 to 2019, showcasing the author's versatility across fantasy, science fiction, horror, and nonfiction. Each book functions as a complete, independent story, so readers can begin with any title, though publication order from Volkhavaar onward provides a chronological view of her evolving work. The series is complete and includes notable works such as Sung in Shadow, Heart-Beast, and When the Lights Go Out among its diverse offerings.

Start with Volkhavaar, the first of 33 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Volkhavaar

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Electric Forest
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Shon the Taken
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Day by Night
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6
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Sung in Shadow
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Days of Grass
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Madame Two Swords
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A Heroine of the World
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The Blood of Roses
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12
13
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Eva Fairdeath
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When the Lights Go Out
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Louisa the Poisoner
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Reigning Cats and Dogs
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Cover of The Gods Are Thirsty
The Gods Are Thirsty
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White as Snow
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Death of the Day
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Killing Violets
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A Different City
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A Wolf at the Door

Tales from the Flat Earth Series

Likely Complete

6 books (1978–2023)

Tanith Lee's Tales from the Flat Earth spans six fantasy novels published across more than four decades, from 1978 to 2023. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Night's Master and concluding with The Earth is Flat. Though a significant gap exists between the fourth and fifth installments, the series appears to be complete, offering readers a fully realized dark fantasy world told through interconnected narratives.

Start with Night's Master, the first of 6 books in the Tales from the Flat Earth series.

Start this series with Night's Master

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Night's Master
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Death's Master
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Delusion's Master
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Delirium's Mistress
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Night's Sorceries
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The Earth is Flat

Tanith Lee Colouring Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Turquoiselle

The Dark Descent Series

Complete

3 books (1987–1991)

Tanith Lee's Dark Descent trilogy spans from 1987 to 1991 and comprises three complete volumes that should be read in publication order: The Color of Evil, The Medusa In The Shield, and A Fabulous, Formless Darkness. This finished fantasy series blends elements of horror and science fiction characteristic of Lee's broader work, creating a dark, imaginative narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Volume I: The Color of Evil and read in order.

Start this series with Volume I: The Color of Evil

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Volume I: The Color of Evil
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Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield
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Volume III:A Fabulous, Formless Darkness

The Secret Books of Venus Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2003)

The Secret Books of Venus is a complete four-book fantasy series by Tanith Lee published between 1998 and 2003. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Faces Under Water and continuing through Saint Fire, A Bed of Earth, and Venus Preserved. This series combines Lee's signature blend of fantasy and atmospheric storytelling across its four volumes.

Start with Faces Under Water, the first of 4 books in the The Secret Books of Venus series.

Start this series with Faces Under Water

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Faces Under Water
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A Bed of Earth
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Venus Preserved

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series

Ongoing

15 books (2010–2024)

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror is an ongoing anthology series that collects the finest dark fantasy and horror short fiction published each year. Spanning 15 volumes from 2010 to 2024, the series transitioned from annual editions (2010–2019) to numbered volumes (beginning with Volume 1). Readers should follow publication order to experience these curated selections chronologically. Each standalone volume features stories from various authors working in fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres.

Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.

Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition

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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
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The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
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The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
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The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5

Unicorn Series

Complete

3 books (1991–1997)

Tanith Lee's Unicorn trilogy spans from 1991 to 1997, consisting of three complete fantasy novels: Black Unicorn, Gold Unicorn, and Red Unicorn. These books should be read in publication order to follow their intended narrative progression. The series is now complete with no further installments planned.

Start with Black Unicorn and read in order.

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Black Unicorn
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Gold Unicorn
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Voyage of the Basset Series

Complete

5 books (1999–2001)

The Voyage of the Basset is a five-book fantasy series published between 1999 and 2001, now complete. Each book was written by a different author, beginning with Tanith Lee's Islands in the Sky and continuing with contributions from Terri Windling, Sherwood Smith, Will Shetterly, and Mary Frances Zambreno. The series should be read in publication order, starting with the first installment and proceeding through the final book, Fire Bird.

Start with Islands in the Sky, the first of 5 books in the Voyage of the Basset series.

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Islands in the Sky
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The Raven Queen(By: Terri Windling)
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Journey to Otherwhere(By: Sherwood Smith)
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Thor's Hammer(By: Will Shetterly)
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Fire Bird(By: Mary Frances Zambreno)

Weird Tales Series

Complete

4 books (1981–1983)

The Weird Tales series is a four-book collection of fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories published between 1981 and 1983, now complete. Each volume features works by various authors including Lin Carter, Robert Bloch, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Evangeline Walton, and Ray Bradbury. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume edited by Lin Carter. The series brings together classic and original weird fiction from multiple celebrated writers of speculative literature.

Start with Weird Tales 1(By: Lin Carter), the first of 4 books in the Weird Tales series.

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Weird Tales 1(By: Lin Carter)
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Weird Tales 2(With: Robert Bloch,H.P. Lovecraft,Robert E. Howard)
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Weird Tales 3(With: Robert Bloch,Robert E. Howard,Evangeline Walton)
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Weird Tales 4(By: Ray Bradbury,Robert E. Howard)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tanith Lee written?
Tanith Lee has written 362 books across 33 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tanith Lee series?
Here are the first books in Tanith Lee's series: Anthologies: The Ninth Pan Book of Horror Stories; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Birthgrave: The Birthgrave; Blood Opera: Dark Dance; Blood Stone: Kill the Dead.
What order should I read Tanith Lee's books?
We recommend reading Tanith Lee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tanith Lee still writing new books?
Yes, Tanith Lee has 2 ongoing series: Best Horror of the Year, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.

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