Battle Circle Books in Order

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a trilogy of science fiction novels by Piers Anthony

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Sos the rope

    Sos the rope

    1968 · Piers Anthony and Robert E. Vardeman

    Wandering tribes of primitive humans meet, fight, love, and die. When tribes encounter each other, individuals fight in a Battle Circle. The loser…

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  2. Cover of Var the Stick

    Var the Stick

    1969 · Piers Anthony

    Var the Stick is a fantasy novel by Piers Anthony featuring a half-animal, half-human protagonist named Var, who is rescued from the badlands and…

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  3. Cover of Neq the Sword

    Neq the Sword

    1975 · Piers Anthony

    An age of darkness was descending upon the Empire, as food, weapons, and honour vanished, and the laws of the nomads were forgotten in the struggle…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Battle Circle books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sos the rope”. Start with “Sos the rope.”

How many books are in the Battle Circle series?

We list 3 books by Piers Anthony , published between 1968–1975.

Where can I buy the Battle Circle 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.