
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.

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)
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.
More series by Iris Johansen
All Iris Johansen booksSedikhan
18 books
The Wind Dancer
4 books
Eve Duncan
32 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.








