Jirel of Joiry Books in Order
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Jirel of Joiry is a series of novelettes by C. L. Moore, first published in the 1930s and later compiled in Black God's Shadow. The stories follow Jirel, a red-haired warrior-woman, as she navigates magical and often perilous realms that exist apart from Earth. These tales explore themes of magic, fate, and personal struggle within richly imagined, otherworldly settings.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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1937 · C. L. Moore
Quest of the Starstone is a fantasy short story by C. L. Moore featuring the character Jirel of Joiry, a proud and formidable ruler of her domain in…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · C. L. Moore
Black God's Shadow is a collection of five novelettes featuring Jirel of Joiry, a red-haired and fiery warrior-woman created by C. L. Moore. The…
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What order should I read the Jirel of Joiry books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Black God's Kiss”.
How many books are in the Jirel of Joiry series?
We list 6 books by C. L. Moore , published between 1934–1977.
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