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Roger Zelazny

4 series 32 books in order 14 standalone books

Roger Joseph Zelazny (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels. He is best known for the Chronicles of Amber series. Zelazny won the Nebula Award three times out of 14 nominations and the Hugo Award six times out of 14 nominations. He received two Hugos for novels: the serialized novel ...And Call Me Conrad (1965), later published as This Immortal (1966), and the novel Lord of Light (1967). Zelazny was also a poet and worked in the field of science fiction and fantasy.

Born
1937
Known for
The Chronicles of Amber, Wild Cards, Francis Sandow, Changeling

Series by Roger Zelazny

The Chronicles of Amber

17 books in order · 1970–1991

  1. Cover of Nine Princes in Amber

    Nine Princes in Amber

    1970 · Roger Zelazny

    A 1970 novel by Roger Zelazny, first in the Chronicles of Amber series. The story begins with the protagonist waking in a hospital from a coma with…

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  2. Cover of The Guns of Avalon

    The Guns of Avalon

    1972 · Roger Zelazny

    A 1972 novel by Roger Zelazny, second in the Amber series. Corwin, Prince of Amber, recently escaped from the dungeon where his brother Eric…

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  3. Cover of Sign of the Unicorn

    Sign of the Unicorn

    1975 · Roger Zelazny

    This 1975 novel by Roger Zelazny follows Corwin, now ruling Amber as Regent after Eric's death, when someone murders Caine and frames Corwin. Random…

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  4. The Hand of Oberon

    1976 · Roger Zelazny

    The Hand of Oberon is a fantasy novel by American writer Roger Zelazny, the fourth novel in The Chronicles of Amber series, published in book form by…

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  5. Cover of The courts of chaos

    The courts of chaos

    1978 · Roger Zelazny

    Book 5 of the Chronicles of Amber reveals that the fate of Oberon, the identity of the traitor-prince, and the plan to destroy Amber have been…

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  6. Cover of Trumps of doom

    Trumps of doom

    1985 · Roger Zelazny

    Book 6 of the Chronicles of Amber follows Merlin, son of Prince Corwin, as he completes his education on Shadow Earth. He investigates why someone…

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  7. Cover of Blood of Amber

    Blood of Amber

    1986 · Roger Zelazny

    A 1986 novel by Roger Zelazny, the seventh book of the Chronicles of Amber. Merlin, pursued by furies, searches through Shadow for his enemies, his…

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  8. Cover of Sign of Chaos

    Sign of Chaos

    1987 · Roger Zelazny

    Book 8 of the Chronicles of Amber follows Merlin, son of Prince Corwin, as he investigates attempts on his life and the murder of his ex-girlfriend.…

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  9. Cover of Knight of shadows

    Knight of shadows

    1989 · Roger Zelazny

    Book 9 of the Chronicles of Amber follows Merlin as he navigates a complex web of betrayal and loyalty. After making a truce with one enemy, he faces…

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    Prince of chaos

    1991 · Roger Zelazny

    Book 10 of the Chronicles of Amber follows Merlin as he returns to the Courts of Chaos for a funeral. There, he faces a threat that could take his…

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Wild Cards

9 books in order · 1987–1991

  1. Cover of Aces High

    Aces High

    1987 · George R. R. Martin

    The second book in the Wild Cards shared-world series follows survivors of an alien virus that emerged after World War II. These individuals gained…

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  2. Cover of Jokers Wild

    Jokers Wild

    1987 · Melinda Snodgrass

    The streets of New York erupt in celebration of Wild Card Day, the annual September 15th event held to remember the dead and cherish the living. In…

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  3. Shell Games

    1987 · George R. R. Martin

    Shell Games is a 1987 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Wild Cards. Catalog genres: Science Fiction, Superhero Fiction.

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    Wild Cards

    1987 · George R. R. Martin

    The alien virus arrived on Earth after World War II, changing the world forever. Infection leads to two outcomes: death or transformation. For some,…

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  5. Down and Dirty

    1988 · George R. R. Martin, Arthur Byron Cover, Edward Bryant, John J. Miller, Melinda Snodgrass, Pat Cadigan, Roger Zelazny, Stephen Leigh and Walter Jon Williams

    Down and Dirty is a 1988 book by George R. R. Martin, Arthur Byron Cover, Edward Bryant, John J. Miller, Melinda Snodgrass, Pat Cadigan, Roger…

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  6. Cover of Aces Abroad

    Aces Abroad

    1988 · George R. R. Martin

    The fourth volume in the Wild Cards shared universe series. A group of super-powered Aces, changed by the Wild Card virus, are sent by the UN on a…

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  7. Cover of Dead Man's Hand

    Dead Man's Hand

    1990 · George R. R. Martin and John J. Miller

    The brutal murder of Chrysalis, the glass-skinned queen of the Joker underworld, leads Ace private investigator Jay Ackroyd and the Yeoman, who has…

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  8. Cover of Jokertown shuffle

    Jokertown shuffle

    1991 · George R. R. Martin

    Jokertown Shuffle est une anthologie de nouvelles rassemblées par George R. R. Martin. Elle a été publiée le 1er août 1991 aux éditions Bantam…

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Francis Sandow

2 books in order · 1969–1973

  1. Cover of Isle of the dead

    Isle of the dead

    1969 · Roger Zelazny

    Isle of the Dead is a science fiction novel by American writer Roger Zelazny, published in 1969. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel…

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  2. Cover of To die in Italbar

    To die in Italbar

    1973 · Roger Zelazny

    To Die in Italbar (1973) is a science fiction novel by American writer Roger Zelazny. The story follows Mr. H, a character who possesses the ability…

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Changeling

2 books in order · 1980–1981

  1. Cover of Changeling

    Changeling

    1980 · Roger Zelazny

    This 1980 fantasy novel by Roger Zelazny follows a walker between worlds who exchanges the son of a master magician for one from no magic background,…

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  2. Cover of Madwand

    Madwand

    1981 · Roger Zelazny

    Pol Detson, son of Lord Det of Rondoval, has returned home. He is a powerful sorcerer with natural talent in a world where magic is the only true…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Unicorn Variations
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  2. Cover of A Night in the Lonesome October
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  3. Cover of Dilvish, the Damned
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  4. Cover of Frost and Fire
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  5. Cover of The Last Defender of Camelot
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  6. Cover of Roadmarks
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  7. Cover of Doorways in the Sand
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  8. Cover of The Hand of Oberon (The Chronicles of Amber, Book 4)
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  9. Cover of Damnation Alley
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  10. Cover of Jack of Shadows
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  11. Cover of Lord of Light
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  12. Cover of Creatures of light and darkness
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  13. Cover of The Dream Master
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  14. Cover of This Immortal
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Roger Zelazny written?

We list 32 books by Roger Zelazny across 4 series, published between 1965–1995 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Roger Zelazny's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Nine Princes in Amber.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.