The von Bek family Books in Order

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The von Bek family series by Michael Moorcock is a collection of fantasy and horror novels centered on the descendants of a noble family with ties to supernatural forces. Set across various historical and fantastical contexts, the series explores themes of legacy, morality, and the intersection of the earthly and the otherworldly. The stories often involve complex characters navigating personal and cosmic conflicts, with recurring elements including mystical quests and connections to Lucifer.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The war hound and the world's pain

    The war hound and the world's pain

    1981 · Michael Moorcock

    The War Hound and the World's Pain is a 1981 fantasy novel by English writer Michael Moorcock, the first of the "von Bek" series of novels. (Summary…

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  2. Cover of The city in the autumn stars

    The city in the autumn stars

    1986 · Michael Moorcock

    The City in the Autumn Stars is a science fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock, the second in the Von Bek trilogy. Published in 1986 by Grafton, the…

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    Von Bek

    1995 · Michael Moorcock

    Von Bek is a 1995 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series The von Bek family. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Horror. The listed edition runs…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The von Bek family books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The war hound and the world's pain”. Start with “The war hound and the world's pain.”

How many books are in the The von Bek family series?

We list 4 books by Michael Moorcock , published between 1981–1995.

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