Childe Cycle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Childe Cycle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Dorsai! / The Genetic General
Buy on Amazon1960
Necromancer / No Room for Man
Buy on Amazon1962
Soldier, Ask Not
Buy on Amazon1964
Tactics Of Mistake
Buy on Amazon1971
Spirit of Dorsai
Buy on Amazon1979
Lost Dorsai
Buy on Amazon1980
The Final Encyclopedia
Buy on Amazon1984
The Chantry Guild
Buy on Amazon1988
Young Bleys
Buy on Amazon1991
Other
Buy on Amazon1994
Antagonist (With: David W. Wixon)
Buy on Amazon2007
The Dorsai Companion
Buy on Amazon1986
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Childe Cycle series is publication order: 1. Dorsai! / The Genetic General (1960), 2. Necromancer / No Room for Man (1962), 3. Soldier, Ask Not (1964), 4. Tactics Of Mistake (1971), 5. Spirit of Dorsai (1979), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Childe Cycle series by Gordon R. Dickson contains 12 books. The series began in 1960 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Childe Cycle series is written by Gordon R. Dickson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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