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The Witches of Karres Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Witches of Karres 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 The Witches of Karres series? Start with "The Witches of Karres" (1966) and follow publication order through all 23 books.
The complete The Witches of Karres reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Witches of Karres
1966
The Wizard of Karres (By: Mercedes Lackey)
2004
The Sorceress of Karres (By: Eric Flint,Dave Freer)
2010
The Shaman of Karres (By: Eric Flint)
2020
Astounding Science Fiction, November 1956
1956
New Writings In SF-3
1964
Five-Odd / Possible Tomorrows
1964
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1965
1965
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, April 1965
1965
SF Authors' Choice 2
1970
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1971
1971
Analog Science Fiction And Fact, May 1971
1971
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1971
1971
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971
1971
Bug-Eyed Monsters
1974
The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century
1980
Alfred Hitchcock's Fatal Attractions
1983
Explorers
2000
The World Turned Upside Down
2005
The Time Travel Megapack
2013
In Space No One Can Hear You Scream
2013
Anthropomorphic Aliens
2014
Amazing Stories Volume 175
2024
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