Dragon Books in Order

novel series by Laurence Yep

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Green Darkness

    1982 · Laurence Yep

    Dragon of the Lost Sea is a fantasy novel by American author Laurence Yep, first published in 1982. It is the first book in his Dragon series. Yep…

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  2. Cover of Dragon Steel

    Dragon Steel

    1985 · Laurence Yep

    The novel follows the dragon princess Shimmer and her human companion Thorn as they work together to free their clan from slavery at underwater…

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  3. Cover of Dragon Cauldron

    Dragon Cauldron

    1991 · Laurence Yep

    A novel by Laurence Yep in which a dragon named Shimmer, a monkey wizard, a reformed witch, and two humans go on a quest to mend the magic cauldron…

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  4. Cover of Dragon war

    Dragon war

    1992 · Laurence Yep

    Dragon War is a novel by Laurence Yep. The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war against the evil Boneless King in order to rescue…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dragon books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Green Darkness”. Start with “The Green Darkness.”

How many books are in the Dragon series?

We list 4 books by Laurence Yep , published between 1982–1992.

Where can I buy the Dragon books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.