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Tracy Hickman

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Tracy Hickman (born 1955) is an American fantasy author and designer of games and virtual reality experiences. He co-authored the original Dragonlance novels with Margaret Weis, as well as numerous other books, and has written novels with his wife, Laura Hickman. He also created role-playing game material while working for TSR, and is the author or co-author of over 60 books.

Born
1955
Known for
Dragonlance Chronicles, Dragonlance: The Lost Chronicles, Annals of Drakis

Where to start with Tracy Hickman

Begin with Dragons of Autumn Twilight, the first book in the Dragonlance Chronicles series. This novel introduces the foundational world of Krynn and the central characters whose fates shape the early Dragonlance saga. Proceed in publication order through the remaining four books of the Dragonlance Chronicles to complete the original story arc. After finishing that series, continue with the Dragonlance: The Lost Chronicles trilogy, starting with Dragons of the Dwarven Depths. This sequence follows the chronological development of the Dragonlance universe as presented in the source material, maintaining the intended narrative progression across the author’s published works.

Series by Tracy Hickman

Dragonlance Chronicles

5 books in order · 1984–1995 · Publication order

  1. Cover of Dragons of Autumn Twilight

    Dragons of Autumn Twilight

    1984 · Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

    This 1984 novel by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman is set on Krynn, where dragons, once thought to be creatures of legend, have returned amid war and…

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  2. Cover of Dragons of Winter Night

    Dragons of Winter Night

    1985 · Margaret Weis

    With proof that the old gods have returned, the scattered companions take up the fight against the Dragon Highlords whose armies are sweeping across…

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    Dragons of Spring Dawning

    1985 · Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis

    Dragons of Spring Dawning is a 1985 novel by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Dragons have returned to Krynn, engulfing the land in war and…

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    Dragons of Summer Flame

    1995 · Margaret Weis

    Dragons of Summer Flame is a 1995 novel by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. A hot, parched summer on Krynn brings changes as young mage Palin Majere…

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Dragonlance: The Lost Chronicles

3 books in order · 2006–2009

  1. Dragons of the Dwarven Depths

    2006 · Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis

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  2. Cover of Dragons of the Highlord Skies

    Dragons of the Highlord Skies

    2007 · Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

    The Chronicles retold from the perspective of evil. The story begins in Neraka, where Kitiara uth Matar and Emperor Ariakas plot to retrieve a dragon…

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    Dragons of the Hourglass Mage

    2009 · Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

    Raistlin Majere, now a Black Robe wizard, travels to Neraka ostensibly to serve the Dark Queen Takhisis but actually to pursue his own quest for…

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Annals of Drakis

3 books in order · 2010–2012

  1. Cover of Song of the Dragon

    Song of the Dragon

    2010 · Tracy Hickman

    The first in an old-school fantasy saga full of adventure, action, and a colorful cast of magical creatures—by the co-creator of Dragonlance! In a…

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  2. Cover of Citadels of the Lost

    Citadels of the Lost

    2011 · Tracy Hickman

    The second novel in the "enthralling" (Midwest Book Review) Annals of Drakis fantasy epic The Rhonas Empire of the elves is built upon an…

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  3. Cover of Blood of the Emperor

    Blood of the Emperor

    2012 · Tracy Hickman

    From the New York Times bestselling co-author of the Dragonlance novels comes the stunning conclusion to The Annals of Drakis. In the thrilling…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Tracy Hickman written?

We list 5 books by Tracy Hickman across 3 series, published between 1984–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Tracy Hickman's books?

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

Where can I buy Tracy Hickman's books?

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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.

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