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Thieves' World

by C.J. Cherryh

19 books Started 1979 Latest 2013
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The Thieves' World is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by C.J. Cherryh, comprising 19 books published between 1979 and 2013. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 Thieves' World ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1979 Buy from Amazon
2 Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1980 Buy from Amazon
3 Shadows of Sanctuary ( By: Philip Jose Farmer, John Brunner, Joe Haldeman, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1981 Buy from Amazon
4 Storm Season ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1982 Buy from Amazon
5 The Face of Chaos ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1983 Buy from Amazon
6 Wings of Omen ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1984 Buy from Amazon
7 The Dead of Winter ( By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1985 Buy from Amazon
8 Soul of the City ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986 Buy from Amazon
9 Blood Ties ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1986 Buy from Amazon
10 Shadowspawn ( By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1987 Buy from Amazon
11 Aftermath ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1987 Buy from Amazon
12 Uneasy Alliances ( By: Robert Lynn Asprin) 1988 Buy from Amazon
13 Stealers' Sky ( By: Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin) 1989 Buy from Amazon
14 The Shadow of Sorcery ( By: Andrew J. Offutt) 1993 Buy from Amazon
15 Sanctuary ( By: Lynn Abbey) 2002 Buy from Amazon
16 Turning Points ( By: Dennis L. McKiernan, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Lynn Abbey, Raymond E. Feist, Diana Paxson) 2002 Buy from Amazon
17 Enemies of Fortune ( With: Jody Lynn Nye, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Lynn Abbey, Robin Wayne Bailey, Andrew J. Offutt, Jeff Grubb, Selina Rosen, Diana Paxson) 2004 Buy from Amazon
18 Thieves' World: Player's Manual ( By: James Ryman) 2005 Buy from Amazon
19 The Complete Lythande ( By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) 2013 Buy from Amazon

C. J. Cherryh (born November 1, 1942) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. She has authored over 90 novels and short stories in multiple series, including the Foreigner universe, the Alliance-Union universe, and the Morgaine trilogy. Cherryh's works are widely acclaimed for their intricate worldbuilding and character development. She has won multiple awards for her writing, including three Hugo Awards, two Nebula Awards, and a Locus Award. Her influential 1978 novel "Downbelow Station" won the Nebula Award for Best Novel and Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This marked the beginning of her Foreigner universe, which has gained significant critical and commercial success. Cherryh's works are praised for their depth, realism, and exploration of complex social and political themes. She is considered one of the most significant figures in science fiction and has inspired numerous writers in the genre.

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