How many books has Elizabeth Moon written?

Elizabeth Moon has published 38 novels and 3 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Elizabeth Moon's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Serrano Legacy with Once a Hero, Vatta's War with Trading in Danger and Planet Pirates with Sassinak. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Elizabeth Moon's most famous book?

The Deed of Paksenarrion (1992) is Elizabeth Moon's most widely read book.

Are Elizabeth Moon's books connected?

12 books belong to 4 series (Serrano Legacy, Vatta's War, Planet Pirates and Vatta's Peace); the other 29 books stand alone.

Elizabeth Moon books in order

American fiction writer

Born: 1945
Country: United States
Books: 41
Series: 4

Elizabeth Moon has published 38 novels and 3 short story collections, beginning with Divided Allegiance (1988). The 4 series include Serrano Legacy (4 books, starting with Once a Hero), Vatta's War (4 books, starting with Trading in Danger) and Planet Pirates (2 books, starting with Sassinak). 8 feature Paksenarrion. The best-known is The Deed of Paksenarrion (1992). The latest is Into the Fire (2018).

Updated September 2026

Serrano Legacy books in order (4)Series page

Reading order: 1 Once a Hero (1997) · 2 Change in Command (1999) · 3 Rules of Engagement (1999) · 4 Against the Odds (2000)

1.
Once a Hero (1997)
400 pages
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2.
Change in Command (1999)
440 pages
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3.
Rules of Engagement (Nov 1999)
512 pages
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4.
Against the Odds (2000)
560 pages
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Vatta's War books in order (4)Series page

Reading order: 1 Trading in Danger (2003) · 3 Engaging the Enemy (2006) · 4 Command Decision (2007) · 5 Victory Conditions (2008)

1.
Trading in Danger (2003)
294 pages★ 3.6 (11 ratings)
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3.
Engaging the Enemy (2006)
409 pages★ 3.8 (8 ratings)
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4.
Command Decision (2007)
384 pages
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5.
Victory Conditions (2008)
400 pages★ 3.2 (6 ratings)
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Planet Pirates books in order (2)Series page

Reading order: 1 Sassinak (1990) · 3 Generation Warriors (1991)

1.
Sassinak (Mar 1990), with Anne McCaffrey
333 pages★ 3.6 (5 ratings)
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3.
Generation Warriors (Mar 1991), with Anne McCaffrey
349 pages
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Vatta's Peace books in order (2)

Reading order: 1 Cold Welcome (2017) · 2 Into the Fire (2018)

1.
Cold Welcome (2017)
484 pages
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2.
Into the Fire (2018)
463 pages
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Books featuring Paksenarrion (8)

Divided Allegiance (1988)
522 pages
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Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The Deed of Paksenarrion) (1988)
512 pages★ 3.9 (7 ratings)
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Oath of Gold (1989)
501 pages
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The Deed of Paksenarrion (Feb 1992)
1040 pages★ 4.3 (10 ratings)
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Oath of Fealty (Paladin's Legacy #1) (2010)
471 pages
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Kings of the North (2011)
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Echoes of Betrayal (2012)
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Limits of Power (2013)
492 pages
Buy

Where to start with Elizabeth Moon

Start here
The Deed of Paksenarrion
Elizabeth Moon's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Trading in Danger
One of the most-read, at about 294 pages.
Newest
Into the Fire
Published 2018.

Standalone novels in order

Lunar Activity (1990)
278 pages
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Liar's Oath (The Legacy of Gird #2) (1992)
471 pages
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Sporting Chance (1994)
383 pages
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Winning Colors (Aug 1995)
416 pages
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The Legacy of Gird (1996)
852 pages
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Remnant Population (May 1996)
354 pages★ 3.8 (9 ratings)
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Hunting Party (1999)
364 pages
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Winning Colours (1999)
416 pages
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Change of Command (The Serrano Legacy) (2000)
423 pages
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Surrender None (Legacy of Gird) (2000)
505 pages
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The Speed of Dark (Nov 2002)
369 pages★ 3.8 (9 ratings)
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Moving Target (2004)
448 pages
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Marque and Reprisal (2005)
400 pages★ 3.5 (8 ratings)
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The Serrano Connection (2008)
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The Serrano Succession (2008)
752 pages
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A Legacy Of Honour (2010)
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Oath of Fealty Elizabeth Moon (2010)
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Crown of Renewal (2014)
503 pages
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Short story collections in order

Phases (1997)
374 pages
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Moon Flights (2007)
352 pages
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Deeds of Honor (2014)
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About Elizabeth Moon

Elizabeth Moon is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her other writing includes newspaper columns and opinion pieces. Her novel The Speed of Dark won the 2003 Nebula Award. Prior to her writing career, she served in the United States Marine Corps.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Elizabeth Moon FAQ

How many books has Elizabeth Moon written?: Elizabeth Moon has published 38 novels and 3 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Elizabeth Moon's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Serrano Legacy with Once a Hero, Vatta's War with Trading in Danger and Planet Pirates with Sassinak. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Elizabeth Moon's latest book?: Into the Fire (2018).
What is Elizabeth Moon's most famous book?: The Deed of Paksenarrion (1992) is Elizabeth Moon's most widely read book.
Are Elizabeth Moon's books connected?: 12 books belong to 4 series (Serrano Legacy, Vatta's War, Planet Pirates and Vatta's Peace); the other 29 books stand alone.