Cover of This Fierce Splendor

Delaney books in order A series by Iris Johansen

The Delaney series by Iris Johansen has 4 books (2 novels and 2 shorter works), from This Fierce Splendor (1988) to The Delaney Christmas Carol (1992). Read it in order, starting with This Fierce Splendor.

Reading order: 1 This Fierce Splendor (1988) · 2 Wild Silver (1988) · 3 Satin Ice (The Delaney's, the Untamed Years II) (1988) · 4 The Delaney Christmas Carol (1992)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Delaney books in order

  1. 1.

    This Fierce Splendor (1988)

  2. 2.

    Wild Silver (1988)

    249 pages

  3. 3.

    Satin Ice (The Delaney's, the Untamed Years II) (1988)

  4. 4.

    The Delaney Christmas Carol (1992)

Delaney FAQ

How many Delaney books are there?
There are 4 Delaney books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Delaney books in?
In publication order, starting with This Fierce Splendor (1988): 1 This Fierce Splendor (1988) · 2 Wild Silver (1988) · 3 Satin Ice (The Delaney's, the Untamed Years II) (1988) · 4 The Delaney Christmas Carol (1992).
What is the first Delaney book?
This Fierce Splendor (1988).
What is the latest Delaney book?
The Delaney Christmas Carol (1992).
Is the Delaney series finished?
There have been no new Delaney books since 1992.
Did Iris Johansen write other series?
Yes: Sedikhan, The Wind Dancer and Eve Duncan.

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