Order of C.J. Cherryh Books
C.J. Cherryh is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She is the creator and author of the Alliance-Union universe (including the Chanur Saga), the Merovingen Nights series, Fortress/Tristen series and the Foreigner series. In her style of writing, the story is narrated in the third person, but the only things written about are through the eyes of the main character. She focuses on the themes of politics, militarism and outsiders trying to fit in in a new, different culture. Cherryh lives near Spokane, Washington with fellow sci-fi/fantasy author and artist Jane Fancher.
C.J. Cherryh made her debut as a published novelist in 1976 with the novels Gate of Ivrel and Brothers of Earth. Since that time, she has written over 60 novels and collections. She has won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1976, several Hugo Awards, a Locust Award and many other awards (including an asteroid named after her). Below is a list of C.J. Cherryh’s books in order of when they were originally published:
Publication Order of The Morgaine Cycle Books
| Gate of Ivrel | (1976) |    |
| Well of Shiuan | (1978) | |
| Fires of Azeroth | (1979) | |
| Exile's Gate | (1988) | |
Publication Order of Hanan Rebellion Books
| Brothers of Earth | (1976) | |
| Hunter of Worlds | (1977) | |
Publication Order of The Faded Sun Books
| Kesrith | (1978) | |
| Shon'jir | (1978) | |
| Kutath | (1979) | |
Publication Order of Alliance-Union Books
| Serpent's Reach | (1980) | |
| Forty Thousand in Gehenna | (1983) | |
Publication Order of Hinder Stars Books
| Alliance Rising | (2019) | |
Publication Order of Chanur Books
| The Pride of Chanur | (1981) | |
| Chanur's Venture | (1984) | |
| The Kif Strike Back | (1985) | |
| Chanur's Homecoming | (1986) | |
| Chanur's Legacy | (1992) | |
Publication Order of Alliance-Union: Company Wars Books
| Downbelow Station | (1981) | |
| Merchanter's Luck | (1982) | |
| Rimrunners | (1989) | |
| Heavy Time | (1991) | |
| Hellburner | (1992) | |
| Tripoint | (1994) | |
| Finity's End | (1997) | |
Chronological Order of Alliance-Union: Company Wars Books
| Heavy Time | (1991) | |
| Hellburner | (1992) | |
| Downbelow Station | (1981) | |
| Merchanter's Luck | (1982) | |
| Rimrunners | (1989) | |
| Tripoint | (1994) | |
| Finity's End | (1997) | |
Publication Order of Age of Exploration Books
| Port Eternity | (1982) | |
| Voyager in Night | (1984) | |
| Cuckoo's Egg | (1985) | |
Publication Order of Arafel Books
| The Dreaming Tree | (1983) | |
| The Tree of Swords and Jewels | (1983) | |
Publication Order of Heroes In Hell Books
| Rebels In Hell | (1986) | |
| The Gates of Hell | (1986) | |
| Masters in Hell | (1987) | |
| Kings in Hell | (1987) | |
| Legions of Hell | (1987) | |
Publication Order of Merovingen Nights Books
| Angel with the Sword | (1985) | |
| Festival Moon | (1987) | |
| Fever Season | (1987) | |
| Troubled Waters | (1988) | |
| Smuggler's Gold | (1988) | |
| Divine Right | (1989) | |
| Flood Tide | (1990) | |
| Endgame | (1991) | |
Publication Order of Alliance-Union: Cyteen Books
| The Betrayal | (1988) | |
| The Rebirth | (1989) | |
| The Vindication | (1989) | |
| Regenesis | (2009) | |
Publication Order of Rusalka Books
| Rusalka | (1989) | |
| Chernevog | (1990) | |
| Yvgenie | (1991) | |
Publication Order of The Sword of Knowledge Books
| A Dirge for Sabis | (1989) | |
| Wizard Spawn | (1989) | |
| Reap the Whirlwind | (1989) | |
Publication Order of Foreigner Books
| Foreigner | (1994) | |
| Invader | (1995) | |
| Inheritor | (1996) | |
| Precursor | (1999) | |
| Defender | (2001) | |
| Explorer | (2002) | |
| Destroyer | (2003) | |
| Pretender | (2006) | |
| Deliverer | (2007) | |
| Conspirator | (2009) | |
| Deceiver | (2010) | |
| Betrayer | (2011) | |
| Intruder | (2012) | |
| Protector | (2013) | |
| Peacemaker | (2014) | |
| Tracker | (2015) | |
| Visitor | (2016) | |
| Convergence | (2017) | |
| Emergence | (2018) | |
| Resurgence | (2020) | |
| Divergence | (2020) | |
Publication Order of Finisterre Books
| Rider at the Gate | (1995) | |
| Cloud's Rider | (1996) | |
Publication Order of Fortress Books
| Fortress in the Eye of Time | (1995) | |
| Fortress of Eagles | (1998) | |
| Fortress of Owls | (1999) | |
| Fortress of Dragons | (2000) | |
| Fortress of Ice | (2006) | |
Publication Order of The Gene Wars Books
| Hammerfall | (2001) | |
| Forge of Heaven | (2004) | |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Hestia | (1979) | |
| Wave Without a Shore | (1981) | |
| Glass and Amber | (1987) | |
| The Paladin | (1988) | |
| The Goblin Mirror | (1992) | |
| Faery in Shadow | (1993) | |
| Lois & Clark | (1996) | |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| Ealdwood | (1981) | |
| The Scapegoat (in Alien Stars) | (1985) | |
| Gwydion and the Dragon | (1991) |
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| Sunfall | (1981) | |
| Visible Light | (1986) | |
| The Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh | (2004) | |
Publication Order of Alien Stars Books
| Alien Stars | (1985) | |
| After the Flames | (1985) | |
| Anthology series. | ||
Publication Order of Blood Of Ten Chiefs Books
| The Blood of Ten Chiefs | (1986) | |
| Wolfsong | (1989) | |
| The Winds of Change | (1989) | |
| Against the Wind | (1990) | |
| Dark Hours | (1993) | |
| Anthology series. | ||
Publication Order of Heroes in Hell Books
| Heroes in Hell | (1986) | |
| The Gates of Hell | (1986) | |
| Kings in Hell | (1987) | |
| Crusaders in Hell | (1987) | |
| Angels in Hell | (1987) | |
| The Little Helliad | (1988) | |
| War in Hell | (1988) | |
| Prophets in Hell | (1989) | |
| Lawyers in Hell | (2011) | |
| Poets in Hell | (2014) | |
Publication Order of Heroes In Hell Books
(with David Drake)
| Explorers in Hell | (1989) | |
Publication Order of Infinite Stars Books
| Infinite Stars | (2017) | |
| Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers | (2019) | |
Publication Order of Thieves' World Books
(with Marion Zimmer Bradley, Philip Jose Farmer, Jody Lynn Nye, John Brunner, Dennis L. McKiernan, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Diana L. Paxson, Lynn Abbey, Robin Wayne Bailey, Raymond E. Feist, Joe Haldeman, Robert Lynn Asprin, Jeff Grubb)
| Thieves' World | (1979) | |
| Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn | (1980) | |
| Shadows of Sanctuary | (1981) | |
| Storm Season | (1982) | |
| The Face of Chaos | (1983) | |
| Wings of Omen | (1984) | |
| The Dead of Winter | (1985) | |
| Lythande | (1985) | |
| Soul of the City | (1986) | |
| Blood Ties | (1986) | |
| Aftermath | (1987) | |
| Uneasy Alliances | (1988) | |
| Stealers' Sky | (1989) | |
| Sanctuary | (2002) | |
| Turning Points | (2002) | |
| Enemies of Fortune | (2004) | |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Alien Stars | (1985) | |
| Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton | (1985) | |
| The Scapegoat (in Alien Stars) | (1985) | |
| Once Upon a Time | (1991) | |
| The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fifth Annual Collection | (1992) | |
| Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers | (2019) | |
Notes: Alien Stars also contains stories by Joe Haldeman and Timothy Zahn. The Gates of Hell and Kings of Hell is co-authored by Janet Morris. Rebels in Hell is co-edited by Janet Morris. Masters in Hell was co-authored by David Drake, Bill Kerby and Janet Morris. The Sword of Knowledge series was co-authored with Nancy Asire, Leslie Fish and Mercedes Lackey. The Hinder Stars series is written with Jane S. Fancher.
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