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Jin Yong

1 series 5 books in order 2 standalone books

Louis Cha, known by his pen name Jin Yong (1924-2018), was a modern Chinese-language novelist and co-founder of the Hong Kong daily Ming Pao, which he started in 1959, serving as its first editor-in-chief. His fifteen wuxia works, written between 1955 and 1972, have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

Born
1924
Known for
Condor Trilogy

Series by Jin Yong

Condor Trilogy

3 books in order · 1957–1961

  1. The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    1957 · Jin Yong

    The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, the first part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first published in serial form between…

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  2. The Return of the Condor Heroes

    1959 · Jin Yong

    The Return of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. It is the second part of the Condor Trilogy and was preceded by The Legend of the…

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    Heaven sword & dragon sabre

    1961 · Jin Yong

    The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a wuxia novel written by Jin Yong, also known as Louis Cha. It is the third book in the Condor Trilogy,…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The book and the sword
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  2. Cover of The deer and the cauldron
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jin Yong written?

We list 5 books by Jin Yong across 1 series, published between 1957–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jin Yong's books?

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

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