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Fritz Leiber

2 series 21 books in order 3 standalone books

Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. (1910–1992) was an American writer known for his work in the genres of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He also wrote poetry, worked as an actor in theater and films, and was a playwright and chess expert. Leiber is recognized as one of the founders of the sword and sorcery fantasy genre, and he is credited with coining the term. He was associated with other writers of his time, including Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock.

Born
1910
Known for
Tarzan, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser

Series by Fritz Leiber

Tarzan

31 books in order · 1912–2011

  1. Cover of Tarzan of the apes

    Tarzan of the apes

    1912 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the first in the Tarzan series. The story was first printed in the…

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  2. Cover of The Return of Tarzan

    The Return of Tarzan

    1915 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Return of Tarzan is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second novel in the series starring the man raised by apes, picking up where Tarzan of the Apes left…

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  3. Cover of The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203)

    The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203)

    Year unknown · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Beasts of Tarzan, the third book in the Tarzan series, was first published in 1914 in All-Story Cavalier magazine and later released as a novel…

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  4. Cover of The Son of Tarzan

    The Son of Tarzan

    1915 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Son of Tarzan is an adventure novel written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is the fourth book in his series featuring the character…

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  5. Cover of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

    Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

    1918 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Lieutenant Albert Werper was spared from being discharged from the military but sent to a remote Congo post, where he faced months of isolation and…

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  6. Cover of Jungle Tales of Tarzan

    Jungle Tales of Tarzan

    1919 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  7. Cover of Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)

    Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)

    Year unknown · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Hauptmann Fritz Schneider and his men moved through a dark forest, exhausted and weary. Schneider, a Prussian officer, was physically drained, with…

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    Tarzan the Terrible (#8)

    Year unknown · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan the Terrible is a 1921 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the eighth in his series of twenty-four Tarzan books. It was first…

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  9. Cover of Tarzan and the Golden Lion

    Tarzan and the Golden Lion

    1922 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan and the Golden Lion is an adventure novel written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs, the ninth book in his series featuring the…

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  10. Cover of Tarzan and the Ant Men

    Tarzan and the Ant Men

    1924 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan and the Ant Men is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the tenth in his series of twenty-four books featuring the jungle hero Tarzan. It was…

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Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser

18 books in order · 1957–1998

  1. Cover of Swords and Deviltry

    Swords and Deviltry

    1977 · Fritz Leiber

    Swords and Deviltry is a 1970 fantasy short story collection by American writer Fritz Leiber, featuring his sword and sorcery heroes Fafhrd and the…

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  2. Swords Against Death

    1970 · Fritz Leiber

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    Swords Against Death

    Year unknown · Fritz Leiber

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  4. Swords in the Mist

    1968 · Fritz Leiber

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  5. Cover of Swords Against Wizardry

    Swords Against Wizardry

    1968 · Fritz Leiber

    Demons and evil gods reside at the peak of a mountain called Stardock, guarding a vast treasure. Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser, two brave warriors, set…

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  6. Cover of The swords of Lankhmar

    The swords of Lankhmar

    1968 · Fritz Leiber

    The Swords of Lankhmar is a fantasy novel by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1968. It features the characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, who appear…

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  7. Swords and Ice Magic

    1977 · Fritz Leiber

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  8. Cover of The knight and knave of swords

    The knight and knave of swords

    1988 · Fritz Leiber

    The 1988 short story collection by Fritz Leiber features the characters Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser, who adventure through a world different from that…

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  9. Cover of Swords Against the Shadowland (Borealis Legends)

    Swords Against the Shadowland (Borealis Legends)

    1998 · Robin Wayne Bailey

    Swords Against the Shadowland is a fantasy novel by American writer Robin Wayne Bailey, featuring the characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser from…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Fritz Leiber written?

We list 21 books by Fritz Leiber across 2 series, published between 1912–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Fritz Leiber's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Tarzan of the apes.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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