The Fall of the Towers Books in Order

1970 novel by Samuel R. Delany

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Captives of the flame

    1963 · Samuel R. Delany

    Captives of the Flame is a 1963 science fantasy novel by Samuel R. Delany, serving as the first book in the Fall of the Towers trilogy. It was…

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  2. Cover of The towers of Toron

    The towers of Toron

    1964 · Samuel R. Delany

    *The Towers of Toron* is a 1964 science fantasy novel by Samuel R. Delany, part of the "Fall of the Towers" trilogy. It was published as part of an…

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  3. City of a Thousand Suns

    1965 · Samuel R. Delany

    City of a Thousand Suns is a 1965 science fantasy novel by American writer Samuel R. Delany, serving as the final novel in the Fall of the Towers…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Fall of the Towers books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Captives of the flame”. Start with “Captives of the flame.”

How many books are in the The Fall of the Towers series?

We list 3 books by Samuel R. Delany , published between 1963–1965.

Where can I buy the The Fall of the Towers books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.