R. A. Lafferty books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1914–2002
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 24
R. A. Lafferty published 16 novels, 4 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Past Master (1968).
Updated September 2026
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Past Master
R. A. Lafferty's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Past Master (1968)
The Reefs of Earth (1968)
Nine Hundred Grandmothers (1970)
Arrive at Easterwine (1971)
Flame Is Green (1971)
Arrive at Easterwine: The Autobiography of a Ktistec Machine (Jun 1971)
Okla Hannali (1972)
Strange Doings (1972)
Not to Mention Camels (1976)
Apocalypses (1977)
The Devil Is Dead (1977)
Aurelia (1982)
Annals of Klepsis (1983)
Ringing Changes (1984)
The Man Underneath: The Collected Short Fiction, Volume Three (2016)
The Best of R. A. Lafferty (2019)
Short story collections in order
Does Anyone Else Have Something Further to Add? (1974)
Lafferty in Orbit (1991)
Iron Tears (1992)
Short Fiction (2021)
Non-fiction in order
The Fall of Rome (1971)
Cranky Old Man from Tulsa (1990)
Other books in order
Fourth Mansions (Ace SF Special, 24590) (1969)
Space Chantey (1976)
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About R. A. Lafferty
Raphael Aloysius Lafferty was an American science fiction, fantasy and historical fiction writer best known for his imaginative and eccentric short stories and novels from the 1960s and 1970s.
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R. A. Lafferty FAQ
- How many books has R. A. Lafferty written?
- R. A. Lafferty published 16 novels, 4 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read R. A. Lafferty's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Past Master.
- What is R. A. Lafferty's last book?
- Iron Tears (1992).
- What is R. A. Lafferty's most famous book?
- Past Master (1968) is R. A. Lafferty's most widely read book.
- Can I read R. A. Lafferty's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by R. A. Lafferty 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.