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The Bard's Tale

by Mercedes Lackey

8 books Started 1992 Latest 1998
Publication Reading Order

The The Bard's Tale is a Fantasy series by Mercedes Lackey, comprising 8 books published between 1992 and 1998. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman) cover 1 Castle of Deception ( With: Josepha Sherman) 1992 Buy from Amazon
Fortress of Frost and Fire cover 2 Fortress of Frost and Fire 1993 Buy from Amazon
Prison of Souls ( With: Mark Shepherd) cover 3 Prison of Souls ( With: Mark Shepherd) 1993 Buy from Amazon
4 The Chaos Gate ( By: Josepha Sherman) 1994 Buy from Amazon
Thunder of the Captains ( By: Holly Lisle, Aaron Allston) cover 5 Thunder of the Captains ( By: Holly Lisle, Aaron Allston) 1996 Buy from Amazon
6 Wrath of the Princes: A Bard's Tale Novel ( By: Holly Lisle, Aaron Allston) 1997 Buy from Amazon
Escape from Roksamur ( By: Mark Shepherd) cover 7 Escape from Roksamur ( By: Mark Shepherd) 1997 Buy from Amazon
Curse of the Black Heron ( By: Holly Lisle) cover 8 Curse of the Black Heron ( By: Holly Lisle) 1998 Buy from Amazon
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About Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is an American fantasy author born on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Lackey's professional writing career began in 1983 with the publication of "Arrows of the Queen." Since then, she has become widely acclaimed for her prolificacy, writing over 100 novels and short stories primarily within the fantasy genre. Her notable works include the Valdemar series, the Elemental Masters series, and many others set within shared fictional universes or standalone worlds. Lackey has garnered numerous awards, including the HOMer Award, the Prism Award, and the Sapphire Award. Her books have gained critical acclaim for their vivid world-building, complex characters, and engaging narratives.

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