About R.A. Lafferty
Raphael Aloysius Lafferty was an American fantasy and science fiction author published under the penname R.A Lafferty. He is best known for his unique use of metaphor, language, narrative structure, and etymological wit. He also authored a historical book, a set of four autobiographical novels, and different stories that are loosely historical fiction. Eight of the twenty-one stories in this book were in the Best of R.A. Lafferty collection, although it in no way diminishes the brilliance of the other works. It isn’t easy to compare Lafferty’s stories to one another as they all are brilliantly written, and any best-of compilation would only be a random selection from a pool where any story may qualify. The Six Fingers of Time is one of his more famous works. On the surface, it
Publication Order of The Coscuin Chronicles Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Flame is Green(1971)
- Half a Sky(1984)
Publication Order of The Devil Is Dead Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Devil Is Dead(1971)
- Archipelago(1979)
- More Than Melchisedech(1984)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
14 books in seriesPublication Order
- Past Master(1968)
- The Reefs of Earth(1968)
- Space Chantey(1968)
- Fourth Mansions(1969)
- The Fall of Rome(1971)
- Arrive at Easterwine(1971)
- Okla Hannali(1972)
- Not to Mention Camels(1976)
- Aurelia(1982)
- Annals of Klepsis(1983)
- Tales of Midnight(1984)
- Serpent's Egg(1987)
- Sindbad(1989)
- Iron Tears(1992)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
23 books in seriesPublication Order
- Adam Had Three Brothers(1960)
- The Six Fingers of Time(1960)
- Through Other Eyes(1960)
- The Ugly Sea(1960)
- All the People(1961)
- In the Garden(1961)
- Aloys(1961)
- Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas(1962)
- Slow Tuesday Night(1965)
- Alaric(1971)
- Groaning Hinges of the World(1971)
- Eurema's Dam(1972)
- Horns on Their Heads(1976)
- Funnyfingers & Cabrito(1976)
- The Back Door Of History(1988)
Publication Order of Collections
15 books in seriesPublication Order
- Nine Hundred Grandmothers(1970)
- Strange Doings(1973)
- Does Anyone Else Have Something Further to Add?(1974)
- Apocalypses(1977)
- Ringing Changes(1979)
- Golden Gate and Other Stories(1982)
- Snake In His Bosom And Other Stories(1983)
- Man Who Made Models and Other Stories(1984)
- Slippery And Other Stories(1985)
- East of Laughter(1988)
- Dotty(1990)
- Lafferty in Orbit(1991)
- The Man Who Made Models(2013)
- The Man Who Walked Through Cracks(2019)
- The Best of R. A. Lafferty(2019)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs(1984)
- Cranky Old Man From Tulsa(1990)
- Tales Of Chicago(1992)
Publication Order of Anthologies
35 books in seriesPublication Order
- Science Fiction Oddities(1966)
- Dangerous Visions 3(1967)
- Orbit 6(1970)
- Alchemy and Academe(1970)
- This Side of Infinity(1972)
- Young Demons(1972)
- Alpha 3(1972)
- Frontiers 1: Tomorrow's Alternatives(1973)
- Demon Kind(1973)
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...(1974)
- Other Dimensions(1974)
- Future Corruption(1975)
- Antigrav(1975)
- The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series IV(1976)
- Whispers(1977)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is R.A. Lafferty?
R.A. Lafferty is a bestselling author known for 7 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best R.A. Lafferty book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of The Coscuin Chronicles Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has R.A. Lafferty written?
R.A. Lafferty has written over 95 books across 7 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.