Patricia A. McKillip books in order
American fantasy writer
- Lived
- 1948–2022
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 34
- Series
- 1
Patricia A. McKillip published 26 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections and 3 children's books, beginning with The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (1974). The series is Riddle master trilogy (3 books, starting with The Riddle-Master of Hed).
Updated September 2026
Riddle master trilogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Riddle-Master of Hed (1976) · 2 Heir of Sea and Fire (1977) · 3 Harpist in the Wind (1979)
- 1.
The Riddle-Master of Hed (1976)
- 2.
Heir of Sea and Fire (Jul 1977)
- 3.
Harpist in the Wind (Apr 1979)
Where to start with Patricia A. McKillip
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The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
Patricia A. McKillip's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Throme of the Erril of Sherill (1973)
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Aug 1974)
Riddle of Stars (1979)
Stepping from the Shadows (1982)
Moon-Flash (1984)
Fool's Run (Apr 1987)
The Sorceress and the Cygnet (1991)
The Cygnet and the Firebird (1993)
Something Rich and Strange (1994)
The Book of Atrix Wolfe (Jul 1995)
Winter Rose (Jul 1996)
Song for the Basilisk (Sep 1998)
The Tower at Stony Wood (May 2000)
The Riddle-master's Game (2001)
Ombria in Shadow (Jan 2002)
In the Forests of Serre (Jun 2003)
Alphabet of Thorn (Feb 2004)
Od Magic (Jun 2005)
Solstice Wood (Feb 2006)
Cygnet (2007)
The Bell at Sealey Head (Sep 2008)
The Bards of Bone Plain (Dec 2010)
Kingfisher (2016)
Novellas in order
The Moon and the Face (1985)
The Changeling Sea (1988)
Short story collections in order
Harrowing the Dragon (2005)
Wonders of the Invisible World (2012)
Dreams of Distant Shores (2016)
Children's books in order
The House on Parchment Street (1973)
The Night Gift (1976)
Riddle-master (2006)
About Patricia A. McKillip
Patricia Anne McKillip was an American author of fantasy and science fiction. She wrote predominantly standalone fantasy novels and has been called "one of the most accomplished prose stylists in the fantasy genre". Her work won many awards, including the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2008.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Patricia A. McKillip FAQ
- How many books has Patricia A. McKillip written?
- Patricia A. McKillip published 26 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patricia A. McKillip's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Riddle master trilogy with The Riddle-Master of Hed. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Patricia A. McKillip's last book?
- Kingfisher (2016).
- What is Patricia A. McKillip's most famous book?
- The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (1974) is Patricia A. McKillip's most widely read book.
- Are Patricia A. McKillip's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Riddle master trilogy); the other 31 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.