Order of Dave Duncan Books
Dave Duncan is a popular and award winning science fiction and fantasy writer who lives in Canada by way of Scotland. He’s known for his world building series such as King’s Blade and The Seventh Sword.
Duncan was born in Scotland and attended college at the University of St. Andrews. He moved to Canada in 1960 where he pursued a career in petroleum as a geologist for three decades before trying his hand as a science fiction writer. After nearly 31 years as a geologist he sold his first novel at the age of 53 and has been publishing novels ever since.
Publication Order of The Seventh Sword Books
The Reluctant Swordsman | (1988) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Coming of Wisdom | (1988) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Destiny of the Sword | (1988) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Death of Nnanji | (2012) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of A Man of His Word Books
Publication Order of A Handful of Men Books
Publication Order of Omar Books
Publication Order of Years of Longdirk Books
Publication Order of The Great Game Books
Publication Order of The King's Blades Books
The Gilded Chain | (1998) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lord of the Fire Lands | (1999) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sky of Swords | (2000) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Paragon Lost | (2002) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Impossible Odds | (2003) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Jaguar Knights | (2004) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
One Velvet Glove | (2017) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Ethical Swordsman | (2019) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of The King's Daggers Books
Publication Order of Dodec Books
Publication Order of Venice Trilogy Books
Publication Order of The Brothers Magnus Books
Publication Order of The Starfolk Books
Publication Order of The Enchanter General Books
Publication Order of Ivor of Glenbroch Books
The Runner and the Wizard | (2013) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Runner and the Saint | (2014) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Runner and the Kelpie | (2014) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Adventures of Ivor | (2015) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Anthologies
If You Like Dave Duncan Books, You’ll Love…
The Reluctant Swordsman is the first book in the Seventh Sword series. It focuses on Wallie Smith, a man who only remembers pain, hospitals and doctors before he wakes up in the body of a barbarian. He thought it was a dream, but when someone explains to him that the Goddess needed a swordsman and that this is no dream. He’ll receive a legendary sword and a mission that comes in the form of a riddle, a mission the original owner of this body failed. Reading this book makes it clear why Duncan is considered a master of epic fantasy.
Another great read is The Gilden Chain the first book in the Tales of the King’s Blade series. This book tells the story of a group of unruly boys who enter Iron Hall to become swordsman. Durendal has dreamt his whole life of becoming a great swordsman and protecting his liege from monsters and enemies. His hopes are seemingly dashed when he’s bound to an effete noble fop at the king’s orders. He’ll find that his original assumptions are wrong though as he is soon caught up in court politics and foul intrigues.