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American writer

Lived
1927–1987
Country
United States
Books
11
Also writes as
David Gordon, Mark Phillips, Robert Randall, Alexander Blade

Randall Garrett published 7 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Too Many Magicians (1966). The best-known is Murder and Magic (1979).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Randall Garrett

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Dawning Light (1959), with Robert Silverberg

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  2. Unwise Child (1962)

    215 pages

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  3. Too Many Magicians (Aug 1966)

    260 pages

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  4. Steel of Raithskar Cycle 1 (1981)

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  5. Lord Darcy (1983)

    637 pages

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  6. The Search for Kä (1983)

    180 pages

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  7. The Gandalara Cycle (1986)

    515 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Brain Twister (1992)

    86 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Murder and Magic (1979)

    266 pages

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  2. Lord Darcy Investigates (1981)

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Other books in order

  1. River Wall,the (1986)

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About Randall Garrett

Gordon Randall Phillip David Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was a contributor to Astounding and other science fiction magazines of the 1950s and '60s. He instructed Robert Silverberg in the techniques of selling large quantities of action-adventure science fiction, and collaborated with him on two novels about men from Earth disrupting a peaceful agrarian civilization on an alien planet.

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Randall Garrett FAQ

How many books has Randall Garrett written?
Randall Garrett published 7 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Randall Garrett's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Murder and Magic.
What is Randall Garrett's last book?
The Gandalara Cycle (1986).
What is Randall Garrett's most famous book?
Murder and Magic (1979) is Randall Garrett's most widely read book.
Does Randall Garrett write under a pen name?
Yes: Randall Garrett has also published as David Gordon, Mark Phillips, Robert Randall and Alexander Blade.
Can I read Randall Garrett's books for free?
Yes. 45 books by Randall Garrett 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.