Ann Leckie books in order
American science-fiction author
- Born
- 1966
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
- Series
- 1
Ann Leckie has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Ancillary Justice (2013). The series is Imperial Radch (3 books, starting with Ancillary Justice). The latest is Radiant Star (2026).
Updated September 2026
Imperial Radch books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Ancillary Justice (2013) · 2 Ancillary Sword (2014) · 3 Ancillary Mercy (2015)
- 1.
Ancillary Justice (Oct 2013)
- 2.
Ancillary Sword (Oct 2014)
- 3.
Ancillary Mercy (Oct 2015)
Where to start with Ann Leckie
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Ancillary Justice
Ann Leckie's most-read book and the first of the 3 Imperial Radch books.
Highest rated
Ancillary Mercy
Rated 4.0 out of 5 by 40 readers.
Newest
Radiant Star
Published May 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Provenance (Sep 2017)
The Raven Tower (Feb 2019)
Translation State (Jun 2023)
Radiant Star (May 2026)
Short story collections in order
Lake of Souls (2024)
Other books in order
Night’s Slow Poison (2014)
She Commands Me and I Obey (2014)
About Ann Leckie
Ann Leckie is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. Her 2013 debut novel Ancillary Justice, which features artificial consciousness and gender-blindness, won the 2014 Hugo Award for Best Novel, as well as the Nebula Award, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and the BSFA Award. The sequels, Ancillary Sword and Ancillary Mercy, each won the Locus Award and were both nominated for the Nebula Award. Provenance, published in 2017, Translation State, published in 2023, and Radiant Star, published in 2026, are also set in the Imperial Radch universe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ann Leckie FAQ
- How many books has Ann Leckie written?
- Ann Leckie has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ann Leckie's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Imperial Radch with Ancillary Justice. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Ann Leckie's latest book?
- Radiant Star (2026).
- What is Ann Leckie's most famous book?
- Ancillary Justice (2013) is Ann Leckie's most widely read book.
- Are Ann Leckie's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Imperial Radch); the other 7 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.