The Magic Goes Away Books in Order
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The Magic Goes Away series by Larry Niven explores a world where magic has been depleted due to the overuse and selfishness of magicians, leaving a landscape where once-powerful spells no longer function. The stories are set in a post-magical era marked by the remnants of a once-thriving magical civilization, with characters seeking to understand or reclaim what has been lost. Recurring themes include the consequences of resource depletion and the struggle to survive in a world where magic is no longer a given.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1978 · Larry Niven
Selfish, short-sighted magicians have exhausted the mana that once moved the world, and magic is fading. As even the most powerful spells lose their…
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1981 · Larry Niven
The Magic May Return is a 1981 book by Larry Niven. It is book 2 of the series The Magic Goes Away.
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Larry Niven
More Magic is a 1984 book by Larry Niven. It is book 3 of the series The Magic Goes Away.
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
In Tep's Town, a community is attacked by a flock of giant, ferocious birds. Two young lovers set out on a journey to a savage land where magic is…
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What order should I read the The Magic Goes Away books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Magic Goes Away”. Start with “The Magic Goes Away.”
How many books are in the The Magic Goes Away series?
We list 4 books by Larry Niven , published between 1978–2005.
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