The Magic Goes Away Books in Order

1978 novel by Larry Niven

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Magic Goes Away

    The Magic Goes Away

    1978 · 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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  2. The Magic May Return

    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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  3. Cover of More Magic

    More Magic

    1984 · 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.

  • Cover of Burning tower

    Burning tower

    2005 · Larry Niven

    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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Frequently asked questions

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.

Where can I buy the The Magic Goes Away books?

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