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Battle Circle books in order A series by Piers Anthony

The Battle Circle series by Piers Anthony has 3 books, from Sos the Rope (1968) to Neq the Sword (1975). Read it in order, starting with Sos the Rope.

Reading order: 1 Sos the Rope (1968) · 2 Var the Stick (1969) · 3 Neq the Sword (1975)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Battle Circle books in order

  1. 1.

    Sos the Rope (1968)

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  2. 2.

    Var the Stick (1969)

    176 pages

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  3. 3.

    Neq the Sword (1975)

    191 pages

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Battle Circle FAQ

How many Battle Circle books are there?
There are 3 Battle Circle books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Battle Circle books in?
In publication order, starting with Sos the Rope (1968): 1 Sos the Rope (1968) · 2 Var the Stick (1969) · 3 Neq the Sword (1975).
What is the first Battle Circle book?
Sos the Rope (1968).
What is the latest Battle Circle book?
Neq the Sword (1975).
Is the Battle Circle series finished?
There have been no new Battle Circle books since 1975.
Did Piers Anthony write other series?
Yes: Of Man and Manta, Xanth, Cluster, Tarot and Apprentice Adept.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.