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The following books are set in the fictional world of Darkover
Darkover
Darkover is the focus of the Darkover series of science fiction novels and short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley and others published since 1958. According to the novels, Darkover is the only human-habitable of seven planets orbiting a fictional red giant star called Cottman...

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Marion Zimmer Bradley

Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was an American author of fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series. Many critics have noted a feminist perspective in her writing. Her first child, David R...

Pub. Year	Title	Reprint(s)	Co-Author	Darkovan Era	Notes
1958	The Planet Savers The Planet Savers The Planet Savers is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was first published in book form in English by Ace Books in 1962, dos-à-dos with Bradley's novel The Sword of Aldones. The story first appeared in the November 1958 issue of the magazine Amazing...	1962, 1995, 2004 as part of To Save a World omnibus		The Second Age After the Comyn
1962		see Sharra's Exile		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Re-written in 1981 and incorporated into Sharra's Exile
1964	The Bloody Sun The Bloody Sun The Bloody Sun is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1964...	Rewritten in 1979, 2003 as part of A World Divided omnibus		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Book #3 of Spell Sword/Forbidden Tower/Bloody Sun series
1965	Star of Danger Star of Danger Star of Danger is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1965.-Plot introduction:...	1994, 2003 as part of A World Divided omnibus		Against the Terrans: The First Age Recontact
1970	The Winds of Darkover The Winds of Darkover The Winds of Darkover is a science fiction fantasy novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1970, as an Ace Double bound Dos-à-dos with The Anything Tree by John Rackham.-Plot introduction:...	1995, 2003 as part of A World Divided omnibus		Against the Terrans: The First Age Recontact
1971	The World Wreckers The World Wreckers The World Wreckers is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1971.-Plot introduction:...	1994, 2004 as part of To Save a World omnibus		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn
1972	Darkover Landfall Darkover Landfall Darkover Landfall is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in the Darkover book series. It was originally published in 1972 by DAW Books...	2004 as part of Darkover: First Contact omnibus		The Founding
1974	The Spell Sword The Spell Sword The Spell Sword is a fantasy - science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in the Darkover series. It concerns the earthman Andrew Carr and his psychic contact with a beautiful sensitive native of Darkover, Callista, who is being held captive by a non-human race of Darkover, the cat-people.The...	2002 as part of The Forbidden Circle omnibus		Against the Terrans: The First Age Recontact	Book #1 of Spell Sword/Forbidden Tower/Bloody Sun series
1975	The Heritage of Hastur The Heritage of Hastur The Heritage of Hastur is a science-fiction novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley as part of the Darkover series. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1975.- Setting :Main article: Darkover...	2002 as part of Heritage and Exile omnibus		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Book #1 of Heritage of Hastur/Sharra's Exile/Reluctant King series
1976	The Shattered Chain The Shattered Chain The Shattered Chain is a novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover series. The Shattered Chain is the first Darkovan novel to explore the world of the Renunciates - the Free Amazons or comhii letzi...	2002 as part of Saga of the Renunciates omnibus		The Renunciates	Book #1 of Shattered Chain/Thendara House/City of Sorcery series
1977	The Forbidden Tower The Forbidden Tower The Forbidden Tower is a fantasy novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was originally published by DAW Books in 1977.-Plot introduction:...	2002 as part of The Forbidden Circle omnibus		Against the Terrans: The First Age Recontact	Book #2 of Spell Sword/Forbidden Tower/Bloody Sun series
1978	Stormqueen! Stormqueen! Stormqueen! is a science-fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in the Darkover book series. Originally published in 1978. It was republished in 2002 as part of the Ages of Chaos omnibus.-Plot summary:...	2002 as part of Ages of Chaos omnibus		The Ages of Chaos
1979	The Bloody Sun The Bloody Sun The Bloody Sun is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1964... (rewrite)	1994		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Book #3 of Spell Sword/Forbidden Tower/Bloody Sun series
1980	Two to Conquer Two To Conquer Two To Conquer is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley as part of the Darkover series and is set in the Hundred Kingdoms time period.- Setting of Two To Conquer :...	2004 as part of Darkover: First Contact omnibus
1980	The Keeper's Price The Keeper's Price The Keeper's Price and Other Stories is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in February, 1980...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1981	Sharra's Exile Sharra's Exile Sharra's Exile is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley as part of the Darkover series and is a sequel to The Heritage of Hastur. This novel is a complete rewrite of The Sword of Aldones published by Ace in 1962...	2002 as part of Heritage and Exile omnibus		Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Book #2 of Heritage of Hastur/Sharra's Exile/Reluctant King series
1982	Hawkmistress! Hawkmistress! Hawkmistress! is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley as part of the Darkover series and is set in the "Hundred Kingdoms" time period.- Setting of Hawkmistress! :Main article: Darkover...	2002 as part of Ages of Chaos omnibus		The Ages of Chaos
1982	Sword of Chaos Sword of Chaos Sword of Chaos and Other Stories is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in April, 1982.-Contents:...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1983	Thendara House Thendara House Thendara House is a fantasy science fiction novel novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series and is a sequel to The Shattered Chain. It was originally published by DAW Books in 1983.-Plot introduction:...	2002 as part of Saga of the Renunciates omnibus		The Renunciates	Book #2 of Shattered Chain/Thendara House/City of Sorcery series
1984	City of Sorcery City of Sorcery City of Sorcery is a fantasy science fiction novel novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley in her Darkover book series and is a sequel to Thendara House. It was originally published by DAW Books in October 1984.-Plot introduction:...	2002 as part of Saga of the Renunciates omnibus		The Renunciates	Book #3 of Shattered Chain/Thendara House/City of Sorcery series
1985	Free Amazons of Darkover Free Amazons of Darkover Free Amazons of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books Free Amazons of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1987	The Other Side of the Mirror The Other Side of the Mirror (anthology) The Other Side of the Mirror and Other Darkover Stories is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books The Other Side of the Mirror and Other Darkover...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1987	Red Sun of Darkover Red Sun of Darkover Red Sun of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in November, 1987.-Contents:...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1988	Four Moons of Darkover Four Moons of Darkover Four Moons of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books Four Moons of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1989	Heirs of Hammerfell			The Hundred Kingdoms
1990	Domains of Darkover Domains of Darkover Domains of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books Domains of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1991	Renunciates of Darkover Renunciates of Darkover Renunciates of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books Renunciates of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1991	Leroni of Darkover Leroni of Darkover Leroni of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in November, 1991.-Contents:...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1993	Rediscovery Rediscovery Rediscovery is a novel in the Darkover series of novels and short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley and others published in the United States since 1958...		Mercedes Lackey Mercedes Lackey Mercedes "Misty" Lackey is a best-selling American author of fantasy novels. Many of her novels and trilogies are interlinked and set in the world of Velgarth, mostly in and around the country of Valdemar...	Against the Terrans: The First Age Recontact
1993	Towers of Darkover Towers of Darkover Towers of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in July, 1993.-Contents:...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover
1993	Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover is a collection of fantasy and science fiction short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books in October, 1993....			(Various)	Collection of short stories set in Darkover, includes To Keep the Oath
1994	Snows of Darkover Snows of Darkover Snows of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The stories are set in Bradley's world of Darkover. The book was first published by DAW Books Snows of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by...		(Various)	(Various)	Anthology of short stories set in Darkover, includes To Keep the Oath
1996	Exile's Song		Adrienne Martine-Barnes	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Sequel to Sharra's Exile Sharra's Exile Sharra's Exile is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley as part of the Darkover series and is a sequel to The Heritage of Hastur. This novel is a complete rewrite of The Sword of Aldones published by Ace in 1962...
1998	The Shadow Matrix		Adrienne Martine-Barnes	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Sequel to Exile's Song
1999	Traitor's Sun		Adrienne Martine-Barnes	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Sequel to The Shadow Matrix
2001	The Fall of Neskaya The Fall of Neskaya The Fall of Neskaya is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Deborah J. Ross as part of the Darkover series and is set in the "Hundred Kingdoms" time period. This book is also part one of the Clingfire Trilogy.- Setting :...		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	The Ages of Chaos	Clingfire Trilogy #1 - in progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
2003	Zandru's Forge Zandru's Forge Zandru's Forge is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Deborah J. Ross as part of the Darkover series and is set in the "Hundred Kingdoms" time period. This book is also part two of the Clingfire Trilogy.- Setting :...		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	The Ages of Chaos	Clingfire Trilogy #2 - in progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
2004	A Flame in Hali A Flame in Hali A Flame in Hali is a fantasy novel written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Deborah J. Ross as part of the Darkover series and is set in the "Hundred Kingdoms" time period. This book is also part three of the Clingfire Trilogy.-Plot summary:...		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	The Ages of Chaos	Clingfire Trilogy #3 - in progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
2007	The Alton Gift		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Children of Kings Trilogy #1 - in progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
2010	Hastur Lord		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	Book #3 of Heritage of Hastur/Sharra's Exile/Reluctant King series, set ten years after The World Wreckers - in progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
-	Children of Kings Trilogy #2		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	In progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
-	Children of Kings Trilogy #3		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	Against the Terrans: The Second Age After the Comyn	In progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death
-	Thunderlord!		Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross Deborah J. Ross , once Deborah Wheeler, is an American published science fiction and fantasy author.- Biography :Ross was born in April 1947 and grew up in California. She has always told stories, even as a very young child. Ross attended Portland State University, graduating in 1973...	The Ages of Chaos	In progress at Marion Zimmer Bradley's death

Related Books

The early novels Falcons of Narabedla and The Door Through Space are listed by some sources as part of the Darkover series (as noted below), but although they presage some themes and images with the main sequence, these do not take place on Darkover, and are in other ways inconsistent with the series. Clute and Nicholls (1995) describes these as "marginally linked" to Darkover

Pub. Year	Title	Reprint(s)	Darkovan Era	Notes
1957	Falcons of Narabedla Falcons of Narabedla Falcons of Narabedla is a science fiction novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley set in the universe of her Darkover book series. It was first published in book form in English by Ace Books in 1964, as an Ace Double with Bradley's collection The Dark Intruder and Other Stories on the other side...	1964, 1988, 1991	?	Listed by Tuck (1974), Ash (1976) and in certain other Darkover books as part of the series. Clute (1995) describes it as "marginally linked" to Darkover. It is not included in other listings of the series.
1961		1965	? (after Terran contact)	Expanded from "Bird of Prey" (1957). Listed by Tuck (1974), Ash (1976) and in certain other Darkover books as part of the series. Clute (1995) describes it as "marginally linked" to Darkover. It is not included in other listings of the series.

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