Liaden Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Liaden Universe books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Conflict of Honors
Buy on Amazon1988
Agent of Change
Buy on Amazon1988
Carpe Diem
Buy on Amazon1989
Plan B
Buy on Amazon1999
Local Custom
Buy on Amazon2002
Scout's Progress
Buy on Amazon2002
I Dare
Buy on Amazon2002
Balance of Trade
Buy on Amazon2004
Crystal Soldier
Buy on Amazon2005
Crystal Dragon
Buy on Amazon2006
Fledgling
Buy on Amazon2009
Saltation
Buy on Amazon2010
Mouse and Dragon
Buy on Amazon2010
Ghost Ship
Buy on Amazon2011
Dragon Ship
Buy on Amazon2012
Necessity's Child
Buy on Amazon2013
Trade Secret
Buy on Amazon2013
Dragon in Exile
Buy on Amazon2015
Alliance of Equals
Buy on Amazon2016
The Gathering Edge
Buy on Amazon2017
Neogenesis
Buy on Amazon2018
Accepting the Lance
Buy on Amazon2019
Trader's Leap
Buy on Amazon2020
Fair Trade
Buy on Amazon2022
Salvage Right
Buy on Amazon2023
Ribbon Dance
Buy on Amazon2024
Diviner's Bow
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Liaden Universe series is publication order: 1. Conflict of Honors (1988), 2. Agent of Change (1988), 3. Carpe Diem (1989), 4. Plan B (1999), 5. Local Custom (2002), and 22 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Liaden Universe series by Sharon Lee contains 27 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Liaden Universe series is written by Sharon Lee. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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