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John Norman

b. 1931

1 series 25 books in order

John Frederick Lange Jr. (born June 3, 1931) is an American writer and philosophy professor. Under the pen name John Norman, he is known for authoring the Gor series, a collection of science fantasy novels. His work in literature is distinct from his academic career, in which he has taught philosophy.

Born
1931
Known for
Gor

Series by John Norman

Gor

25 books in order · 1968–2002

  1. Cover of Tarnsman of Gor

    Tarnsman of Gor

    1969 · John Norman

    Tarnsman of Gor is a 1969 book by John Norman. It is book 1 of the series Gor. Catalog genres: Science Fantasy, Short Stories & Anthologies, Fantasy,…

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  2. Cover of Outlaw of Gor

    Outlaw of Gor

    1973 · John Norman

    In this second volume of the Gorean Series, Tarl Cabot finds himself transported back to Counter-Earth from his sedate life as a history professor on…

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  3. Cover of Priest Kings of Gor

    Priest Kings of Gor

    1968 · John Norman

    The third installment of John Norman's Gor series, following Tarl Cabot, tarnsman of the harsh, caste-bound planet Gor. Tarl must uncover the truth…

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  4. Cover of Nomads of Gor

    Nomads of Gor

    1969 · John Norman

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  5. Cover of Assassin of Gor

    Assassin of Gor

    1973 · John Norman

    On Gor, a parallel Earth with exotic social norms and a brutal way of life, the fifth book in the Gorean Series follows deadly assassin Kuurus on a…

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  6. Cover of Raiders of Gor

    Raiders of Gor

    1971 · John Norman

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  7. Cover of Captive of Gor

    Captive of Gor

    1977 · John Norman

    In the seventh book of the Gorean Series, beautiful and headstrong Elinor Brinton of Earth is thrust into the savage world of Counter-Earth, also…

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  8. Cover of Hunters of Gor

    Hunters of Gor

    1974 · John Norman

    Former Earthman Tarl Cabot, now a powerful Tarnsman of the brutal, caste-bound planet of Gor, journeys into its dangerous wilderness, pitting his…

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  9. Cover of Marauders of Gor

    Marauders of Gor

    1975 · John Norman

    Former earthman Tarl Cabot struggles to free himself from the Priest-Kings of Gor's control, when a terrible beast from the mysterious northern lands…

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  10. Cover of Tribesmen of Gor

    Tribesmen of Gor

    Year unknown · John Norman

    Volume ten of the Chronicles of Counter-Earth: the Priest-Kings receive a message demanding Gor's surrender, with a date set for conquest or…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Norman written?

We list 25 books by John Norman across 1 series, published between 1968–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Norman's books?

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

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