📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections Best for beginners - Start with "The Outer Limits, Volume 1" (1996)
Publication Order of Young Wizards Books Popular choice - Start with "So You Want to Be a Wizard" (1983)
Publication Order of X-Com Books Popular choice - Start with "X-COM" (1995)
Publication Order of Cat Wizards Books Popular choice - Start with "The Book of Night with Moon" (1997)

About the Author

Diane Duane was born in Manhattan. She was a good student throughout her childhood. Initially, she wanted to study astrophysics. However, she realized that calculus and maths was not for her, and hence decided to shift to nursing. She even won a scholarship in nursing. In the year 1974, she became a registered nurse. She then worked for 2 years in a New York City Hospital. Right from her childhood, she was fond of writing stories. When she showed her colleagues at the Hospital some of her works, they convinced her to become a full time writer. Initially, she spent 1 year working as an assistant to David Gerrold, who is a well known science fiction writer. Then, she decided to publish her own works. ” The Door Into Fire” was her first novel and was a huge success. After that, sh. Diane Duane is the author of over 73 books across 22 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Diane Duane has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Tale of the Five Books

3 books
  • The Door Into Fire Experience the magic of 'The Door Into Fire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Tale of the Five Books universe.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • The Door Into Shadow The Publication Order of The Tale of the Five Books series continues with 'The Door Into Shadow', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • The Door into Sunset In 'The Door into Sunset', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Tale of the Five Books saga.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Young Wizards Books

15 books
  • So You Want to Be a Wizard 'So You Want to Be a Wizard' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1983)
  • Deep Wizardry 'Deep Wizardry' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1985)
  • High Wizardry 'High Wizardry' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1990)
  • A Wizard Abroad 'A Wizard Abroad' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1993)
  • The Wizard's Dilemma 'The Wizard's Dilemma' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2001)
  • A Wizard Alone 'A Wizard Alone' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2002)
  • Wizard's Holiday 'Wizard's Holiday' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2003)
  • Wizards at War 'Wizards at War' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2005)
  • A Wizard of Mars 'A Wizard of Mars' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2010)
  • Not On My Patch Experience the magic of 'Not On My Patch' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Young Wizards Books universe.
    (2011)
  • Lifeboats In 'Lifeboats', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books saga.
    (2015)
  • How Lovely Are Thy Branches 'How Lovely Are Thy Branches' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2015)
  • Games Wizards Play 'Games Wizards Play' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2016)
  • On Ordeal: Mamvish fsh Wimsih Experience the magic of 'On Ordeal: Mamvish fsh Wimsih' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Young Wizards Books universe.
    (2016)
  • On Ordeal: Roshaun ke Nelaid The Publication Order of Young Wizards Books series continues with 'On Ordeal: Roshaun ke Nelaid', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2016)

Publication Order of X-Com Books

1 books
  • X-COM The Publication Order of X-Com Books series continues with 'X-COM', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (1995)

Publication Order of Cat Wizards Books

3 books
  • The Book of Night with Moon The Publication Order of Cat Wizards Books series continues with 'The Book of Night with Moon', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (1997)
  • To Visit the Queen 'To Visit the Queen' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cat Wizards Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1998)
  • The Big Meow In 'The Big Meow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Cat Wizards Books saga.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books

8 books
  • Virtual Vandals Experience the magic of 'Virtual Vandals' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books universe.
    (1998)
  • One is the Loneliest Number Experience the magic of 'One is the Loneliest Number' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books universe.
    (1999)
  • End Game Experience the magic of 'End Game' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books universe.
    (1999)
  • Safe House 'Safe House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (2000)
  • Deathworld In 'Deathworld', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2000)
  • Runaways Experience the magic of 'Runaways' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books universe.
    (2001)
  • Own Goal The Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books series continues with 'Own Goal', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2002)
  • Death Match In 'Death Match', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Books series by Diane Duane.
    (2003)

Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections

2 books
  • The Outer Limits, Volume 1 In 'The Outer Limits, Volume 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections saga.
    (1996)
  • The Outer Limits, Volume Three Experience the magic of 'The Outer Limits, Volume Three' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections universe.
    (1998)

Publication Order of Omnitopia Books

1 books
  • Omnitopia Dawn Experience the magic of 'Omnitopia Dawn' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Omnitopia Books universe.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Raetian Tales Books

1 books
  • A Wind from the South In 'A Wind from the South', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raetian Tales Books saga.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Spider-Man Books

3 books
  • Spider-Man: The Venom Factor In 'Spider-Man: The Venom Factor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Spider-Man Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Spider-Man The Lizard Sanction 'Spider-Man The Lizard Sanction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Spider-Man Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1995)
  • Spider-Man: The Octopus Agenda Experience the magic of 'Spider-Man: The Octopus Agenda' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Spider-Man Books universe.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Harbinger Books

3 books
  • Starrise at Corrivale 'Starrise at Corrivale' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harbinger Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1998)
  • Storm at Eldala Experience the magic of 'Storm at Eldala' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harbinger Books universe.
    (1999)
  • Nightfall at Algemron The Publication Order of Harbinger Books series continues with 'Nightfall at Algemron', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2000)

Publication Order of SeaQuest DSV Books

1 books
  • Seaquest DSV In 'Seaquest DSV', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of SeaQuest DSV Books saga.
    (1993)

Publication Order of Interim Errantry Books

2 books
  • Interim Errantry The Publication Order of Interim Errantry Books series continues with 'Interim Errantry', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2015)
  • Interim Errantry 2: On Ordeal Experience the magic of 'Interim Errantry 2: On Ordeal' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Interim Errantry Books universe.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books
  • On Her Majesty's Wizardly Service 'On Her Majesty's Wizardly Service' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Diane Duane.
    (1998)
  • Stealing the Elf-King's Roses Experience the magic of 'Stealing the Elf-King's Roses' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2002)
  • Uchenna's Apples Join the adventure in 'Uchenna's Apples' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Diane Duane.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • Uptown Local and Other Interventions The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Uptown Local and Other Interventions', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

1 books
  • The Misadventures of Prince Ivan In 'The Misadventures of Prince Ivan', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Graphic Novels saga.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation Books

1 books
  • Intellivore In 'Intellivore', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation Books saga.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Horror at Halloween Books

1 books
  • Tina The Publication Order of Horror at Halloween Books series continues with 'Tina', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS Books

1 books
  • The Wounded Sky Join the adventure in 'The Wounded Sky' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1983)

Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books

7 books
  • The Wounded Sky Join the adventure in 'The Wounded Sky' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books series by Diane Duane.
    (1983)
  • My Enemy, My Ally 'My Enemy, My Ally' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1984)
  • The Romulan Way The Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books series continues with 'The Romulan Way', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (1987)
  • Spock's World 'Spock's World' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1988)
  • Doctor's Orders Experience the magic of 'Doctor's Orders' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Swordhunt The Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books series continues with 'Swordhunt', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2000)
  • Honor Blade Experience the magic of 'Honor Blade' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books universe.
    (2000)

Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Rihannsu Books

4 books
  • My Enemy, My Ally 'My Enemy, My Ally' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Rihannsu Books series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1984)
  • Swordhunt The Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Rihannsu Books series continues with 'Swordhunt', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2000)
  • Honor Blade Experience the magic of 'Honor Blade' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Rihannsu Books universe.
    (2000)
  • The Empty Chair In 'The Empty Chair', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Rihannsu Books saga.
    (2006)

Publication Order of X-Men Adventures Books

1 books
  • Empire's End In 'Empire's End', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of X-Men Adventures Books saga.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Anthologies

10 books
  • Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton 'Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Diane Duane has created.
    (1985)
  • Dragons & Dreams Epic fantasy awaits in 'Dragons & Dreams', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Diane Duane.
    (1986)
  • The Far Stars War In 'The Far Stars War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1990)
  • The Best of Star Trek In 'The Best of Star Trek', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1991)
  • Battlestations In 'Battlestations', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1992)
  • Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear Join the adventure in 'Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Diane Duane.
    (1996)
  • Horror at Halloween The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Horror at Halloween', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (1999)
  • The Further Adventures of Xena: Warrior Princess In 'The Further Adventures of Xena: Warrior Princess', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2001)
  • Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian', another thrilling entry from Diane Duane.
    (2003)
  • Multiverse of Mystery: A Holmes and Watson Anthology Join the adventure in 'Multiverse of Mystery: A Holmes and Watson Anthology' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Diane Duane.
    (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Diane Duane?

Diane Duane is a bestselling author known for 22 book series containing over 73 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections, Publication Order of Omnitopia Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Diane Duane book series to start with?

For readers new to Diane Duane's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of The Outer Limits Collections series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Diane Duane's writing.

Q: How many books has Diane Duane written?

Diane Duane has written over 73 books across 22 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.