Tiger and Del Books in Order

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Tiger and Del is a fantasy series by Jennifer Roberson, set in a world where sword-dancers and sword-singers wield magical abilities tied to their combat skills. The story follows the titular characters, Tiger and Del, as they navigate political and magical conflicts while uncovering Tiger's mysterious heritage and the power of their respective arts. The series explores themes of identity, legacy, and the consequences of magical prowess through their ongoing journey.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Sword-Dancer

    Sword-Dancer

    1986 · Jennifer Roberson

    A 1986 novel by Jennifer Roberson. Tiger, born of the desert winds and raised as a slave before winning his freedom, is an almost legendary…

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  2. Cover of Sword-Singer

    Sword-Singer

    1988 · Jennifer Roberson

    A 1988 novel by Jennifer Roberson. Del and Tiger travel north so Del, an outlawed sword master, can return to the Place of Swords within a year to…

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  3. Cover of Sword-Maker (Tiger and Del)

    Sword-Maker (Tiger and Del)

    1989 · Jennifer Roberson

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  4. Cover of Sword-Breaker

    Sword-Breaker

    1991 · Jennifer Roberson

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  5. Cover of Sword-Born

    Sword-Born

    1998 · Jennifer Roberson

    A 1998 novel by Jennifer Roberson. Tiger, left as an infant to die in the desert and enslaved before winning his freedom as a legendary sword-dancer,…

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  6. Cover of Sword-sworn

    Sword-sworn

    2002 · Jennifer Roberson

    Tiger and Del, legendary fighters and fugitives from both the North and the South, continue their journey in a 2002 novel by Jennifer Roberson. They…

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  7. Sword-Bound

    Year unknown · Jennifer Roberson

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  8. Cover of Sword-Bearer

    Sword-Bearer

    Year unknown · Jennifer Roberson

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tiger and Del books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sword-Dancer”. Start with “Sword-Dancer.”

How many books are in the Tiger and Del series?

We list 8 books by Jennifer Roberson , published between 1986–2002.

Where can I buy the Tiger and Del 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.