Childe Cycle Books in Order

12
Books
1960
First Book
1986
Latest Book
27
Years

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

1

Dorsai! / The Genetic General

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1960

2

Necromancer / No Room for Man

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1962

3

Soldier, Ask Not

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1964

4

Tactics Of Mistake

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1971

5

Spirit of Dorsai

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1979

6

Lost Dorsai

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1980

7

The Final Encyclopedia

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1984

8

The Chantry Guild

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1988

9

Young Bleys

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1991

10

1994

11

Antagonist (With: David W. Wixon)

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2007

12

The Dorsai Companion

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1986

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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