Glen Cook Books in Order

Glen Cook is a prolific American author, best known for his sweeping fantasy epics that have captivated readers worldwide. Born in New York City and raised in Northern California, Cook's writing career spans over five decades. After serving in the U.S. Navy and attending the University of Missouri, he embarked on a 33-year tenure at General Motors, which he left to pursue writing full-time. His impressive bibliography includes 51 books, numerous short fiction pieces, and several notable series. The Black Company series, a modern fantasy classic, has been translated into 20+ languages. His other notable series include the Dread Empire and Garrett, P.I. series. With his latest work, Working God’s Mischief, Cook continues to weave intricate tales in the Instrumentalities of the Night series.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Glen Cook

  • #1
    Doomstalker(1985)
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  • #2
    Warlock(1985)
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  • #3
    Ceremony(1986)
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  • #4
    The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 2(1980)
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  • #5
    Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance(2009)
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  • #6
    Writing Fantasy Heroes(2013)
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  • #7
    Operation Arcana(2015)
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  • #8
    Bonds of Valor(2023)
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  • #9
    Paladins of Valor(2024)
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    A Shadow of All Night Falling(1979)
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  • #2
    October's Baby(1980)
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  • #3
    All Darkness Met(1980)
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  • #4
    The Fire in His Hands(1984)
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  • #5
    With Mercy Toward None(1985)
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  • #6
    Reap the East Wind(1987)
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  • #7
    An Ill Fate Marshalling(1988)
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  • #8
    A Path to Coldness of Heart(2012)
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  • #9
    Wrath of Kings(2018)
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    Introducing Garrett, P.I.(1980)
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  • #2
    Sweet Silver Blues(1987)
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  • #3
    Bitter Gold Hearts(1988)
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  • #4
    Cold Copper Tears(1988)
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  • #5
    Old Tin Sorrows(1989)
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  • #6
    Dread Brass Shadows(1990)
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  • #7
    Red Iron Nights(1991)
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  • #8
    Deadly Quicksilver Lies(1994)
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  • #9
    Petty Pewter Gods(1995)
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  • #10
    Faded Steel Heat(1999)
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  • #11
    Angry Lead Skies(2002)
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  • #12
    Whispering Nickel Idols(2005)
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  • #13
    Cruel Zinc Melodies(2008)
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  • #14
    Gilded Latten Bones(2010)
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  • #15
    Wicked Bronze Ambition(2013)
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    The Tyranny of the Night(2005)
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  • #2
    Lord of the Silent Kingdom(2007)
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  • #3
    Surrender to the Will of the Night(2009)
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  • #4
    Working God's Mischief(2014)
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  • #1
    The Heirs of Babylon(1972)
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  • #2
    The Swordbearer(1982)
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  • #3
    A Matter of Time(1985)
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  • #4
    The Dragon Never Sleeps(1988)
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  • #5
    The Tower of Fear(1989)
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  • #6
    Sung In Blood(1992)
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  • #7
    Winter's Dreams(2012)
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  • #8
    The Best of Glen Cook(2019)
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  • #1
    Chronicles of the Black Company(1986)
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  • #2
    The Return of the Black Company(1997)
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  • #3
    The Black Company Goes South(2002)
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  • #4
    The Many Deaths of the Black Company(2009)
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  • #5
    Port of Shadows(2018)
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About Glen Cook

Glen Cook is a prolific American author, best known for his sweeping fantasy epics that have captivated readers worldwide. Born in New York City and raised in Northern California, Cook's writing career spans over five decades. After serving in the U.S. Navy and attending the University of Missouri, he embarked on a 33-year tenure at General Motors, which he left to pursue writing full-time. His impressive bibliography includes 51 books, numerous short fiction pieces, and several notable series. The Black Company series, a modern fantasy classic, has been translated into 20+ languages. His other notable series include the Dread Empire and Garrett, P.I. series. With his latest work, Working God’s Mischief, Cook continues to weave intricate tales in the Instrumentalities of the Night series.

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