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Guy Gavriel Kay

b. 1954

2 series 7 books in order 2 standalone books

Guy Gavriel Kay, born November 7, 1954, is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction. His novels often take place in fictional realms that mirror real historical periods and locations, such as Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I or Spain during the time of El Cid. These works are typically classified as historical fantasy, but Kay has expressed a preference for avoiding genre categorization when possible. His writing is known for its detailed historical settings and literary style.

Born
1954
Known for
The Fionavar Tapestry, The Sarantine Mosaic

Series by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Fionavar Tapestry

3 books in order · 1984–1992

  1. Cover of The summer tree

    The summer tree

    1984 · Guy Gavriel Kay

    The Summer Tree is a 1984 novel by Guy Gavriel Kay, the first volume in a series. Five men and women are flung into the magical land of Fionavar,…

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    The wandering fire

    1986 · Guy Gavriel Kay

    The Wandering Fire is a 1986 novel by Canadian fantasy author Guy Gavriel Kay. It is the second book in The Fionavar Tapestry trilogy, following The…

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  3. Cover of The Darkest Road (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 3)

    The Darkest Road (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 3)

    1992 · Guy Gavriel Kay

    The Darkest Road is a 1986 fantasy novel by Canadian author Guy Gavriel Kay. It is the third and final book in The Fionavar Tapestry trilogy,…

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The Sarantine Mosaic

2 books in order · 1998–2000

  1. Sailing to Sarantium

    1998 · Guy Gavriel Kay

    Sailing to Sarantium is a 1998 book by Guy Gavriel Kay. It is book 1 of the series The Sarantine Mosaic. Catalog genres: Fantasy.

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  2. Lord of Emperors

    2000 · Guy Gavriel Kay

    Lord of Emperors is a 2000 book by Guy Gavriel Kay. It is book 2 of the series The Sarantine Mosaic. Catalog genres: Fantasy.

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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Guy Gavriel Kay written?

We list 7 books by Guy Gavriel Kay across 2 series, published between 1984–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Guy Gavriel Kay's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The summer tree.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Guy Gavriel Kay's books?

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