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      All Mercedes Lackey Books in Publication Order

      184 books

      Complete Mercedes Lackey bibliography in publication order. Prefer series order? Browse books by series.

      Title
      Date
      Rating
      Sword Sworn
      Jul 1986
      Keys
      Aug 1988
      Nightside
      Nov 1989
      Set a Thief
      Short story · Renunciates of Darkover
      Mar 1991
      Jinx High
      Oct 1991
      Last Rights
      Jul 1993
      Jihad
      Sep 1993
      Killer Byte
      Apr 1994
      Poetic License
      Short story · Snows of Darkover
      Apr 1994
      Small Print
      Oct 1994
      Wet Wings
      Apr 1996
      Firebird
      Dec 1996
      Grey
      Oct 1997
      Oathblood
      Apr 1998
      Werehunter
      Apr 1999
      Joust
      Mar 2003
      Counting Crows
      Short story · Charmed Destinies
      Nov 2003
      To Dye For
      Jan 2004
      Alta
      Mar 2004
      Sanctuary
      Mar 2005
      Moontide
      Short story · Winter Moon
      Nov 2005
      Aerie
      Oct 2006
      Foundation
      Oct 2008
      Sgian Dubh
      Jun 2010
      White Bird
      Jun 2010
      SKitty
      Aug 2010
      SCat
      Sep 2010
      Intrigues
      Oct 2010
      A Tangled Web
      Short story · Harvest Moon
      Oct 2010
      Balance
      Nov 2010
      Invasion
      Mar 2011
      Changes
      Oct 2011
      Arcanum 101
      Jan 2012
      Witches
      Apr 2012
      Redoubt
      Oct 2012
      Steadfast
      Jun 2013
      Bastion
      Oct 2013
      Elementary
      Dec 2013
      Revolution
      Jan 2014
      Blood Red
      Jun 2014
      Collision
      Dec 2014
      Mage Winds
      Mar 2015
      Hunter
      Sep 2015
      Elite
      Sep 2016
      Dance Track
      Aug 2017
      Apex
      Sep 2017
      Roadkill
      Sep 2017
      Avalanche
      Aug 2018
      Eye Spy
      Jul 2019
      Echo One
      May 2020
      Jolene
      Dec 2020
      Beyond
      Jun 2021
      Briarheart
      Oct 2021
      Valdemar
      Dec 2023
      Feuds
      Dec 2024
      The Cyprian
      Dec 2025
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      Mercedes Lackey books can be explored by series or read in publication order above. Series are listed with their books in reading order.

      A Diana Tregarde Investigation

      1. Burning Water Feb 1989
      2. Children of the Night Aug 1990
      3. Jinx High Oct 1991
      4. Trio of Sorcery Nov 2010
      5. Nightside Nov 1989
      6. Satanic, Versus Nov 1990
      7. Killer Byte Apr 1994

      A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms

      1. The Fairy Godmother Jan 2004
      2. Moontide Nov 2005
      3. One Good Knight Jan 2006
      4. Fortune's Fool Mar 2007
      5. The Snow Queen Jun 2008
      6. The Sleeping Beauty Jul 2010
      7. A Tangled Web Oct 2010
      8. Beauty and the Werewolf Oct 2011

      Bardic Voices

      1. Lark and the Wren Dec 1991
      2. The Robin and the Kestrel Oct 1993
      3. The Eagle & the Nightingales Jan 1995
      4. Four & Twenty Blackbirds Dec 1997

      Elemental Masters

      1. The Fire Rose Oct 1995
      2. Grey Oct 1997
      3. Grey's Ghost Apr 1999
      4. The Serpent's Shadow Mar 2001
      5. The Gates of Sleep Apr 2002
      6. Phoenix and Ashes Oct 2004
      7. The Wizard of London Oct 2005
      8. Reserved For the Cat Oct 2007
      9. Unnatural Issue Jun 2011
      10. Home from the Sea Jun 2012
      11. Elemental Magic Dec 2012
      12. Steadfast Jun 2013
      13. Elementary Dec 2013
      14. Blood Red Jun 2014
      15. From a High Tower Jun 2015
      16. A Study in Sable Jun 2016
      17. A Scandal in Battersea Oct 2017
      18. The Bartered Brides Oct 2018
      19. The Case of the Spellbound Child Dec 2019
      20. Jolene Dec 2020
      21. The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley Jan 2022
      22. Miss Amelia's List Dec 2024
      23. The Cyprian Dec 2025

      Gwenhwyfar

      1. The White Spirit Oct 2009

      Herald Spy

      1. Closer to Home Oct 2014
      2. Closer to the Heart Oct 2015
      3. Closer to the Chest Oct 2016

      Heralds of Valdemar

      1. Take a Thief Oct 2001
      2. Exile's Honor Oct 2002
      3. Exile's Valor Nov 2003
      4. Arrows of the Queen Mar 1987
      5. Arrow's Flight Sep 1987
      6. Arrow's Fall Jan 1988
      7. Stolen Silver Dec 1991

      Hunter

      1. Hunter Sep 2015
      2. Elite Sep 2016
      3. Apex Sep 2017

      The Kelvren's Saga

      1. Gryphon in Light May 2024
      2. Gryphon's Valor Jul 2024

      Last Herald-Mage

      1. Magic's Pawn Jun 1989
      2. Magic's Promise Jan 1990
      3. Magic's Price Jul 1990

      Mage Storms

      1. Storm Warning Aug 1994
      2. Storm Rising Sep 1995
      3. Storm Breaking Oct 1996

      Mage Winds

      1. Winds of Fate Oct 1991
      2. Winds of Change Oct 1992
      3. Winds of Fury Aug 1993

      Martis

      1. Balance Nov 2010
      2. Dragon's Teeth May 1988

      Ring of Fire

      1. To Dye For Jan 2004

      Secret World War

      1. Sgian Dubh Jun 2010
      2. White Bird Jun 2010

      Shipscat

      1. SKitty Aug 2010
      2. SCat Sep 2010
      3. A Better Mousetrap Sep 2010

      The Collegium Chronicles

      1. Foundation Oct 2008
      2. Intrigues Oct 2010
      3. Changes Oct 2011
      4. Redoubt Oct 2012
      5. Bastion Oct 2013

      The Dragon Jousters

      1. Joust Mar 2003
      2. Alta Mar 2004
      3. Sanctuary Mar 2005
      4. Aerie Oct 2006

      The Founding of Valdemar

      1. Beyond Jun 2021
      2. Into the West Dec 2022
      3. Valdemar Dec 2023

      The Secret World Chronicles

      1. Invasion Mar 2011
      2. World Divided Feb 2012
      3. Revolution Jan 2014
      4. Collision Dec 2014
      5. Avalanche Aug 2018

      Valdemar: Family Spies

      1. The Hills Have Spies Jun 2018
      2. Eye Spy Jul 2019
      3. Spy, Spy Again Jun 2020

      Vows and Honor

      1. The Oathbound Jul 1988
      2. Oathbreakers Jan 1989
      3. Oathblood Apr 1998
      4. Sword Sworn Jul 1986
      5. A Tale of Heroes Jul 1987
      6. Keys Aug 1988
      7. Wings of Fire Sep 1991
      8. A Woman's Weapon Apr 1992
      9. Friendly Fire Jun 1993
      10. The Talisman Aug 2010

      Multi-Author Series

      Darkover

      1. Poetic License Apr 1994

      Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast

      1. The Fire Rose Oct 1995
      2. Beauty and the Werewolf Oct 2011

      Fairytale Retellings: Cinderella

      1. The Fairy Godmother Jan 2004
      2. Phoenix and Ashes Oct 2004

      Fairytale Retellings: Rapunzel

      1. From a High Tower Jun 2015

      Fairytale Retellings: Sleeping Beauty

      1. The Gates of Sleep Apr 2002
      2. The Sleeping Beauty Jul 2010
      3. Briarheart Oct 2021

      Fairytale Retellings: Snow White

      1. The Serpent's Shadow Mar 2001
      2. The Sleeping Beauty Jul 2010

      Fairytale Retellings: The Little Mermaid

      1. Fortune's Fool Mar 2007

      Fairytale Retellings: The Snow Queen

      1. The Wizard of London Oct 2005
      2. The Snow Queen Jun 2008

      Novel of the Serrated Edge

      1. Chrome Circle Aug 1994

      Valdemar

      1. Arrows of the Queen Mar 1987
      2. Arrow's Flight Sep 1987
      3. Arrow's Fall Jan 1988
      4. The Oathbound Jul 1988
      5. Oathbreakers Jan 1989
      6. Magic's Pawn Jun 1989
      7. Magic's Promise Jan 1990
      8. Magic's Price Jul 1990
      9. By the Sword Feb 1991
      10. Storm Warning Aug 1994
      11. Storm Rising Sep 1995
      12. Storm Breaking Oct 1996
      13. Oathblood Apr 1998
      14. Brightly Burning May 2000
      15. Take a Thief Oct 2001
      16. Exile's Honor Oct 2002
      17. Exile's Valor Nov 2003
      18. Sun In Glory: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2003
      19. Crossroads: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2005
      20. Foundation Oct 2008
      21. Moving Targets: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2008
      22. Changing the World: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2009
      23. Intrigues Oct 2010
      24. Changes Oct 2011
      25. Under the Vale: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2011
      26. Redoubt Oct 2012
      27. Bastion Oct 2013
      28. Crucible: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2015
      29. Pathways: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2017
      30. Choices: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2018
      31. Seasons: All-original Stories of Valdemar Nov 2019
      32. Passages: All-original Stories of Valdemar Nov 2020
      33. Beyond Jun 2021
      34. Boundaries: All-original stories of Valdemar Dec 2021
      35. Into the West Dec 2022
      36. Shenanigans: All-original Stories of Valdemar Dec 2022
      37. Anything With Nothing Dec 2023
      38. Feuds Dec 2024
      39. Smoke and Mirrors Dec 2025
      40. A Many-Splintered Thing Nov 2026

      Valdemar (Publication Order)

      1. Arrows of the Queen Mar 1987
      2. Arrow's Flight Sep 1987
      3. Arrow's Fall Jan 1988
      4. The Oathbound Jul 1988
      5. Oathbreakers Jan 1989
      6. Magic's Pawn Jun 1989
      7. Magic's Promise Jan 1990
      8. Magic's Price Jul 1990
      9. By the Sword Feb 1991
      10. Winds of Fate Oct 1991
      11. Winds of Change Oct 1992
      12. Winds of Fury Aug 1993
      13. Storm Warning Aug 1994
      14. Storm Rising Sep 1995
      15. Storm Breaking Oct 1996
      16. Sword of Ice: and Other Tales of Valdemar Jan 1997
      17. Oathblood Apr 1998
      18. Brightly Burning May 2000
      19. Take a Thief Oct 2001
      20. Exile's Honor Oct 2002
      21. Exile's Valor Nov 2003
      22. Sun In Glory: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2003
      23. Crossroads: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2005
      24. Foundation Oct 2008
      25. Moving Targets: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2008
      26. Changing the World: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2009
      27. Intrigues Oct 2010
      28. Finding the Way: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2010
      29. Changes Oct 2011
      30. Under the Vale: and Other Tales of Valdemar Dec 2011
      31. Redoubt Oct 2012
      32. No True Way: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2012
      33. Bastion Oct 2013
      34. Closer to Home Oct 2014
      35. Closer to the Heart Oct 2015
      36. Crucible: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2015
      37. Closer to the Chest Oct 2016
      38. Tempest: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2016
      39. Pathways: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2017
      40. The Hills Have Spies Jun 2018
      41. Choices: All-New Tales of Valdemar Dec 2018
      42. Eye Spy Jul 2019
      43. Seasons: All-original Stories of Valdemar Nov 2019
      44. Spy, Spy Again Jun 2020
      45. Passages: All-original Stories of Valdemar Nov 2020
      46. Beyond Jun 2021
      47. Boundaries: All-original stories of Valdemar Dec 2021
      48. Shenanigans: All-original Stories of Valdemar Dec 2022
      49. Into the West Dec 2022

      All Mercedes Lackey Series

      Browse Mercedes Lackey series, including author series, multi-author series, and publisher series.

      Mercedes Lackey Series

      A Diana Tregarde Investigation 7 books A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms 8 books Bardic Voices 4 books Elemental Masters 23 books Gwenhwyfar 1 book Herald Spy 3 books Heralds of Valdemar 7 books Hunter 3 books The Kelvren's Saga 2 books Last Herald-Mage 3 books Mage Storms 3 books Mage Winds 3 books Martis 2 books Ring of Fire 1 book Secret World War 2 books Shipscat 3 books The Collegium Chronicles 5 books The Dragon Jousters 4 books The Founding of Valdemar 3 books The Secret World Chronicles 5 books Valdemar: Family Spies 3 books Vows and Honor 10 books

      Multi-Author Series

      Darkover 1 book Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast 2 books Fairytale Retellings: Cinderella 2 books Fairytale Retellings: Rapunzel 1 book Fairytale Retellings: Sleeping Beauty 3 books Fairytale Retellings: Snow White 2 books Fairytale Retellings: The Little Mermaid 1 book Fairytale Retellings: The Snow Queen 2 books Novel of the Serrated Edge 1 book Valdemar 40 books Valdemar (Publication Order) 49 books

      Other Names and Collaborations

      Mercedes Lackey has published under other names, including pseudonyms and collaborations.

      Collaborations

      Mercedes Lackey; Larry Dixon credited as Mercedes Lackey; Larry Dixon Andre Norton; Mercedes Lackey credited as Andre Norton; Mercedes Lackey Mercedes Lackey; Rosemary Edghill credited as Mercedes Lackey; Rosemary Edghill Mercedes Lackey; Ellen Guon credited as Mercedes Lackey; Ellen Guon Mercedes Lackey; Holly Lisle credited as Mercedes Lackey; Holly Lisle Marion Zimmer Bradley; Mercedes Lackey credited as Marion Zimmer Bradley; Mercedes Lackey Mercedes Lackey; Josepha Sherman credited as Mercedes Lackey; Josepha Sherman Anne McCaffrey; Mercedes Lackey credited as Anne McCaffrey; Mercedes Lackey Mercedes Lackey; Ru Emerson credited as Mercedes Lackey; Ru Emerson Mercedes Lackey; Mark Shepherd credited as Mercedes Lackey; Mark Shepherd Mercedes Lackey; Roberta Gellis credited as Mercedes Lackey; Roberta Gellis Mercedes Lackey; James Mallory credited as Mercedes Lackey; James Mallory Mercedes Lackey; Eric Flint credited as Mercedes Lackey; Eric Flint Mercedes Lackey; Piers Anthony credited as Mercedes Lackey; Piers Anthony

      Books Written with Co-Authors

      These books are credited to Mercedes Lackey with another author or shared byline.

      Andre Norton; Mercedes Lackey

      • The Elvenbane Nov-1991
      • Elvenblood Jun-1995
      • Elvenborn Sep-2002
      • Elvenbred Aug-2026

      Anne McCaffrey; Mercedes Lackey

      • The Ship Who Searched Aug-1992

      Marion Zimmer Bradley; Mercedes Lackey

      • Rediscovery 1993
      • Tiger Burning Bright Sep-1995

      Mercedes Lackey; Ellen Guon

      • A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows Jun-1990
      • Summoned to Tourney Jun-1992
      • Freedom Flight Dec-1992

      Mercedes Lackey; Eric Flint

      • The Shadow of the Lion Mar-2002
      • This Rough Magic Dec-2003
      • The Wizard of Karres Aug-2004
      • Much Fall of Blood May-2010
      • Burdens of the Dead Jun-2013

      Mercedes Lackey; Holly Lisle

      • When the Bough Breaks Feb-1993
      • The Otherworld Feb-2000

      Mercedes Lackey; James Mallory

      • The Outstretched Shadow Nov-2003
      • To Light a Candle Oct-2004
      • When Darkness Falls Aug-2006
      • The Phoenix Unchained Oct-2007
      • The Phoenix Endangered Sep-2008
      • The Phoenix Transformed Sep-2009
      • Crown of Vengeance Nov-2012
      • The House of the Four Winds Aug-2014
      • Blade of Empire Oct-2017
      • Deliverance of Dragons Jun-2025

      Mercedes Lackey; Josepha Sherman

      • Castle of Deception Jan-1992
      • A Cast of Corbies Jan-1994

      Mercedes Lackey; Larry Dixon

      • Born to Run Mar-1992
      • The Black Gryphon Jan-1994
      • The White Gryphon Apr-1995
      • The Silver Gryphon Jan-1996
      • Owlflight Oct-1997
      • Owlsight Oct-1998
      • The Chrome Borne Oct-1999
      • Owlknight Oct-1999

      Mercedes Lackey; Mark Shepherd

      • Wheels of Fire Oct-1992
      • Prison of Souls Nov-1994

      Mercedes Lackey; Piers Anthony

      • If I Pay Thee Not in Gold Jul-1993

      Mercedes Lackey; Roberta Gellis

      • This Scepter'd Isle Feb-2004
      • Ill Met by Moonlight Mar-2005
      • By Slanderous Tongues Feb-2007
      • And Less Than Kind Apr-2008

      Mercedes Lackey; Rosemary Edghill

      • Beyond World's End Jan-2001
      • Spirits White As Lighting Dec-2001
      • Mad Maudlin Aug-2003
      • Bedlam's Edge Aug-2005
      • Music to My Sorrow Dec-2005
      • Legacies Jul-2010
      • Conspiracies Jul-2011
      • Arcanum 101: Welcome New Students Jan-2012
      • Dead Reckoning Jun-2012
      • A Host of Furious Fancies Sep-2012
      • Sacrifices Apr-2013
      • Victories Apr-2014

      Mercedes Lackey; Ru Emerson

      • Fortress of Frost and Fire Apr-1993

      Mercedes Lackey Books FAQ

      How many books has Mercedes Lackey written?

      Mercedes Lackey has written 184 books.

      What is the latest Mercedes Lackey book?

      The most recent release by Mercedes Lackey is The Ship Who Dared, published in April 2026.

      What genres does Mercedes Lackey write?

      Mercedes Lackey writes primarily Fantasy.

      What series has Mercedes Lackey written?

      Mercedes Lackey has written 22 series. Series listed on FictionDB include A Diana Tregarde Investigation, A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, and Bardic Voices, among others.