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The Imaro series, created by Charles Saunders, is a sword and soul fantasy series set in an African-inspired world, following the adventures of the titular character, a warrior navigating a realm of magic and conflict. The series explores themes of heroism and struggle through a sequence of interconnected stories, beginning in 1981 and concluding in 2009. It is recognized as a pioneering work in the genre by a Black author, blending elements of adventure and supernatural elements within a culturally rich setting.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Charles Saunders
Imaro is a sword and soul novel written by Charles R. Saunders and published by DAW Books in 1981. It is considered one of the first works in the…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Charles Saunders
Imaro 2, also known as The Quest for Cush or Imaro II: The Quest for Cush, is a novel by Charles R. Saunders. It is a collection of four sword and…
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1985 · Charles Saunders
The Trail of Bohu, also known as Imaro III: The Trail of Bohu, is a sword and sorcery novel written by Charles R. Saunders. It was published by Daw…
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2009 · Charles Saunders
The Naama War is a novel by Charles R. Saunders, an American-born, Black Canadian author and journalist and a pioneer of the "sword and soul"…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Imaro books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Imaro”. Start with “Imaro.”
How many books are in the Imaro series?
We list 4 books by Charles Saunders , published between 1981–2009.
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