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Conan (Lancer/Ace) Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Conan (Lancer/Ace) books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Conan (Lancer/Ace) series? Start with "Conan the Adventurer (By: Robert E. Howard)" (1966) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Conan (Lancer/Ace) reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Conan the Adventurer (By: Robert E. Howard)
1966
Conan the Warrior (By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
Conan the Usurper (By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
Conan the Conqueror (By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
Conan the Avenger (By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
Conan of the Isles (With: Lin Carter)
1968
Conan (By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
Conan the Freebooter (By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
Conan the Wanderer (By: Lin Carter)
1968
Conan of Cimmeria (By: Robert E. Howard,Lin Carter)
1969
Conan the Buccaneer (With: Lin Carter)
1971
Conan of Aquilonia (With: Lin Carter)
1977
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