Tales of the Otori Books in Order
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The Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn is set in a fictionalized medieval Japan and follows the life of Takeo, a boy from a remote village who is drawn into a world of political intrigue, war, and personal transformation. The story spans multiple years, focusing on themes of loyalty, power, and the complexities of human relationships within a feudal setting. The series includes both a prequel and a final installment that explore the origins and fates of its central characters.
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Books in this series
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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Buy on Amazon2002 · Lian Hearn
Across the Nightingale Floor is a novel by Lian Hearn, the first book of the Otori Trilogy. Described as a wholly seductive tale of war, passion, and…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Lian Hearn
Grass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori trilogy, published in 2003. Its events cover a period of approximately…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Lian Hearn
Brilliance of the Moon is the third novel in Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori trilogy, published in 2004. It describes the months following Takeo and…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Lian Hearn
The Harsh Cry of the Heron: The Last Tale of the Otori is described as the fourth and final installment of Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori series,…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Lian Hearn
A prequel to Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori series, recounting the life of Lord Shigeru from age 12, beginning with the murder of Kikuta Isamu,…
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What order should I read the Tales of the Otori books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Across the Nightingale Floor”.
How many books are in the Tales of the Otori series?
We list 5 books by Lian Hearn , published between 2002–2007.
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