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C. L. Moore books in order

American author

Lived
1911–1987
Country
United States
Books
13

C. L. Moore published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Earth's Last Citadel (1964).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with C. L. Moore

Standalone novels in order

  1. Judgment Night (1952)

    352 pages

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  2. Shambleau (1953)

    200 pages

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  3. Doomsday Morning (1957)

    216 pages

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  4. Jirel of Joiry (1969)

    212 pages

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  5. The Best of C. L. Moore (1975)

    309 pages

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  6. Northwest Smith (1982)

    387 pages

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  7. Black Gods and Scarlet Dreams (2002)

    448 pages

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  8. Black God's Kiss (2007)

    190 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Clash by Night (Mar 1943), with Henry Kuttner

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  2. Earth's Last Citadel (1964)

    146 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Scarlet Dream (1981)

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Other books in order

  1. Vintage Season (Tor Doubles, No 18) (1990)

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  2. Absalom (2012)

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About C. L. Moore

Catherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, who first came to prominence in the 1930s writing as C. L. Moore. She was among the first women to write in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Moore's work paved the way for many other female speculative fiction writers.

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C. L. Moore FAQ

How many books has C. L. Moore written?
C. L. Moore published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read C. L. Moore's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Earth's Last Citadel.
What is C. L. Moore's last book?
Northwest Smith (1982).
What is C. L. Moore's most famous book?
Earth's Last Citadel (1964) is C. L. Moore's most widely read book.
Can I read C. L. Moore's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by C. L. Moore are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.