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Lythande Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lythande 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 Lythande series? Start with "Bird of Prey" (1957) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Lythande reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bird of Prey
1957
Men, Halflings & Hero Worship
1973
The Jewel of Arwen
1974
The Parting of Arwen
1974
The Gratitude of Kings
1997
The Once and Future Merlin
2012
The Crime Therapist
1954
Centaurus Changeling
1954
Death Between the Stars
1956
Falcons of Narabedla
1957
Measureless to Man
1962
Genuine Old Master
1977
Lythande (With: Vonda N. McIntyre)
1985
The Stars Are Waiting
2000
The Dark Intruder
2015
Phoenix (With: Ted White)
2023
The Best of Marion Zimmer Bradley
1985
Jamie and Other Stories: The Best of Marion Zimmer Bradley
1992
The Marion Zimmer Bradley Short Story Collection
2014
Marion Zimmer Bradley, Science Fiction Collection
2014
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