Ægypt Books in Order

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John Crowley's Ægypt series follows Pierce Moffett, an inquisitive and restless figure who becomes obsessed with uncovering hidden histories and alternate realities. His quest begins with the work of the enigmatic novelist Fellowes Kraft and expands into the mysteries of Aegypt, a mythical realm intertwined with historical and esoteric traditions. The series explores themes of myth, history, and the search for meaning through the lens of a man navigating personal and intellectual transformations.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Solitudes

    The Solitudes

    1987 · John Crowley

    A 1987 novel by John Crowley. Pierce Moffett, an out-of-work teacher, and Rosie Rasmussen, a recent divorcee, are drawn to the house of Fellowes…

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  2. Cover of Love & Sleep

    Love & Sleep

    1994 · John Crowley

    Pierce Moffett stands at a turning point in his life. As a child transplanted from Brooklyn to the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky, he formed a…

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  3. Dæmonomania

    2000 · John Crowley

    Daemonomania is a 2000 fantasy novel by John Crowley, his seventh novel and the third in the Ægypt Sequence, following Love & Sleep from 1994. The…

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  4. Cover of Endless things

    Endless things

    2007 · John Crowley

    Pierce Moffet is searching for the mythical Aegypt, a hidden realm of magic and wonder embedded in the myths and legends of the real world. He first…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ægypt books in?

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

How many books are in the Ægypt series?

We list 4 books by John Crowley , published between 1987–2007.

Where can I buy the Ægypt 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.