The Borderland Books in Order

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The Borderland Series, written by Emma Bull and published between 1991 and 1994, is set in Bordertown, a decaying urban area located on the boundary between the real world and the magical realm of Faerie. The series follows the experiences of Ron, a teenage runaway who navigates the complex social and magical dynamics of this borderland setting. Central themes include the struggle for identity, the clash between human and magical cultures, and the ongoing search for the heir of Faerie.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Elsewhere

    Elsewhere

    1991 · Will Shetterly

    Ron, a teenage runaway, comes of age among the punk elves and humans of Bordertown, a run-down city on the border between the real world and the…

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  2. Cover of Nevernever

    Nevernever

    1993 · Will Shetterly

    Seventeen-year-old Ron, turned into a wolfboy by a spell, finds Bordertown filled with kidnapping, murder, and magic, as gangs of elves continue to…

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  3. Cover of Finder

    Finder

    1994 · Emma Bull

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Borderland Series books in?

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

How many books are in the The Borderland Series series?

We list 3 books by Will Shetterly , published between 1991–1994.

Where can I buy the The Borderland Series 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.