📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Book of Magecraft" (1996)
Publication Order of Finest Trilogy Books Popular choice - Start with "The Finest Creation" (2004)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Scoundrel's Folly" (1996)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Swamplight" (1993)

About the Author

Jean Rabe was only 12 years old when she was first published and she has never stopped since. The author went to Northern Illinois University where she studied journalism before she started working as a news reporter. She would eventually work for Scripps Howard and would ultimately become the manager of their bureau in Western Kentucky. Suffering from itchy feet, she went to work for TSR, Inc in Wisconsin, which was then producing the very popular game “Dungeons & Dragons.” Jean would then get into fiction writing and for several years penned novels in the “Dragonlance” series. She has written more than forty adventure, science fiction, mystery, and fantasy novels in addition to several ghost-written projects, and more short stories than she can count. She has also been the editor of. Jean Rabe is the author of over 72 books across 19 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jean Rabe has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books

5 books
  • The Dead of Winter In 'The Dead of Winter', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dead of Night In 'The Dead of Night', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dead of Summer In 'The Dead of Summer', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dead of Jerusalem Ridge In 'The Dead of Jerusalem Ridge', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dead of Autumn In 'The Dead of Autumn', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Piper Blackwell Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Finest Trilogy Books

3 books
  • The Finest Creation In 'The Finest Creation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Finest Trilogy Books saga.
    (2004)
  • The Finest Choice 'The Finest Choice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Finest Trilogy Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2005)
  • The Finest Challenge Join the adventure in 'The Finest Challenge' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Finest Trilogy Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books
  • Scoundrel's Folly The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Scoundrel's Folly', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1996)
  • Fenzig's Fortune In 'Fenzig's Fortune', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2007)
  • The Cauldron 'The Cauldron' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2014)
  • Pockets of Darkness 'Pockets of Darkness' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2015)
  • Shadowrun: Shadows Down Under Join the adventure in 'Shadowrun: Shadows Down Under' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jean Rabe.
    (2018)
  • The Bone Shroud The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Bone Shroud', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

2 books
  • Swamplight Join the adventure in 'Swamplight' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Jean Rabe.
    (1993)
  • Sword of the Seas: Atlantis Awakens In 'Sword of the Seas: Atlantis Awakens', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • This And That And Tales About Cats Experience the magic of 'This And That And Tales About Cats' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2007)

Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books

1 books
  • The Book of Magecraft 'The Book of Magecraft' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Dragonlance Universe Books

2 books
  • The Day of the Tempest The Publication Order of Dragonlance Universe Books series continues with 'The Day of the Tempest', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1997)
  • The Stonetellers 'The Stonetellers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonlance Universe Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Dragonlance: Bridges of Time Books

1 books
  • The Silver Stair Join the adventure in 'The Silver Stair' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dragonlance: Bridges of Time Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (1999)

Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dhamon Saga Books

3 books
  • Downfall In 'Downfall', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dhamon Saga Books saga.
    (2000)
  • Betrayal 'Betrayal' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dhamon Saga Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2001)
  • Redemption 'Redemption' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dhamon Saga Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dragons of a New Age Books

3 books
  • The Dawning of a New Age The Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dragons of a New Age Books series continues with 'The Dawning of a New Age', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1996)
  • The Day of the Tempest The Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dragons of a New Age Books series continues with 'The Day of the Tempest', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1997)
  • The Eve of the Maelstrom The Publication Order of Dragonlance: Dragons of a New Age Books series continues with 'The Eve of the Maelstrom', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Age of Mortals Books

1 books
  • The Lake of Death In 'The Lake of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Age of Mortals Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2004)

Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Stonetellers Books

3 books
  • The Rebellion Experience the magic of 'The Rebellion' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Stonetellers Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Death March In 'Death March', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Stonetellers Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2008)
  • Goblin Nation In 'Goblin Nation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dragonlance: The Stonetellers Books saga.
    (2009)

Publication Order of Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest Books

3 books
  • Secret of the Djinn In 'Secret of the Djinn', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Night of the Tiger The Publication Order of Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest Books series continues with 'Night of the Tiger', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (1995)
  • Sands of Deception In 'Sands of Deception', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest Books saga.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Anthologies Books

2 books
  • Realms of Valor Experience the magic of 'Realms of Valor' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Anthologies Books universe.
    (1993)
  • Realms of Magic 'Realms of Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: Anthologies Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (1995)

Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: The Harpers Books

1 books
  • Red Magic 'Red Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Forgotten Realms: The Harpers Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (1991)

Publication Order of Goranth the Mighty Books

1 books
  • Black Heart of the Dragon God 'Black Heart of the Dragon God' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Goranth the Mighty Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Shadowrun WizKids Novels Books

1 books
  • Aftershocks In 'Aftershocks', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Shadowrun WizKids Novels Books saga.
    (2006)

Publication Order of The Love-Haight Case Files Books

2 books
  • The Love-Haight Casefiles 'The Love-Haight Casefiles' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Love-Haight Case Files Books series by Jean Rabe.
    (2015)
  • Fighting for Other-Than-Human Rights 'Fighting for Other-Than-Human Rights' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Love-Haight Case Files Books series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Anthologies

31 books
  • Realms of Valor Experience the magic of 'Realms of Valor' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1993)
  • Realms of Magic 'Realms of Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (1995)
  • Historical Hauntings The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Historical Hauntings', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2001)
  • Sol's Children Experience the magic of 'Sol's Children' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2002)
  • The Transformers Legends Experience the magic of 'The Transformers Legends' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2004)
  • Furry Fantastic Experience the magic of 'Furry Fantastic' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2006)
  • Places to Be, People to Kill In 'Places to Be, People to Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2007)
  • Time Twisters 'Time Twisters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2007)
  • Catopolis Experience the magic of 'Catopolis' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2008)
  • Shades & Specters The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Shades & Specters', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2008)
  • Buxom Buccaneers Join the adventure in 'Buxom Buccaneers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2008)
  • Pirates Of The Blue Kingdoms Epic fantasy awaits in 'Pirates Of The Blue Kingdoms', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2008)
  • Spells of the City 'Spells of the City' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2009)
  • Shadows & Light: Tales of Lost Kingdoms Epic fantasy awaits in 'Shadows & Light: Tales of Lost Kingdoms', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2009)
  • Swordplay Join the adventure in 'Swordplay' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2009)
  • Timeshares In 'Timeshares', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2010)
  • Mountain Magic 'Mountain Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2010)
  • Uncanny Encounters: Roswell In 'Uncanny Encounters: Roswell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2010)
  • Steampunk'd Experience the magic of 'Steampunk'd' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2010)
  • Blue Kingdoms: Mages & Magic 'Blue Kingdoms: Mages & Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2010)
  • Boondocks Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'Boondocks Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2011)
  • Hot and Steamy Experience the magic of 'Hot and Steamy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2011)
  • Carnage & Consequences In 'Carnage & Consequences', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2011)
  • The New Hero: Volume 2 Experience the magic of 'The New Hero: Volume 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2013)
  • A Hero By Any Other Name The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'A Hero By Any Other Name', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2013)
  • Time Traveled Tales Volume 1 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Time Traveled Tales Volume 1', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2013)
  • Athena's Daughters, Vol. 1 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Athena's Daughters, Vol. 1', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2014)
  • Soothe the Savage Beast 'Soothe the Savage Beast' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jean Rabe has created.
    (2014)
  • The Society for the Preservation of CJ Henderson Join the adventure in 'The Society for the Preservation of CJ Henderson' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jean Rabe.
    (2015)
  • Tribulations In 'Tribulations', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2016)
  • The Further Crossovers of Sherlock Holmes The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Further Crossovers of Sherlock Holmes', another thrilling entry from Jean Rabe.
    (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jean Rabe?

Jean Rabe is a bestselling author known for 19 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jean Rabe book series to start with?

For readers new to Jean Rabe's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of AD&D 2nd Edition Birthright Campaign Setting Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 1 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jean Rabe's writing.

Q: How many books has Jean Rabe written?

Jean Rabe has written over 72 books across 19 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.