The Tale of Shikanoko Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Tale of Shikanoko books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Emperor of the Eight Islands
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Autumn Princess, Dragon Child
Buy on Amazon2016
Lord of the Darkwood
Buy on Amazon2016
The Tengu's Game of Go
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Tale of Shikanoko series is publication order: 1. The Emperor of the Eight Islands (2016), 2. Autumn Princess, Dragon Child (2016), 3. Lord of the Darkwood (2016), 4. The Tengu's Game of Go (2016). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Tale of Shikanoko series by Lian Hearn contains 4 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Tale of Shikanoko series is written by Lian Hearn. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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