Demon Princes books in order A series by Jack Vance
The Demon Princes series by Jack Vance has 5 books, from Star King (1964) to The Book of Dreams (Jan 1981). Read it in order, starting with Star King.
Reading order: 1 Star King (1964) · 2 The Killing Machine (1964) · 3 The Palace of Love (1967) · 4 The Face (1979) · 5 The Book of Dreams (1981)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Demon Princes books in order
- 1.
Star King (1964)
- 2.
The Killing Machine (1964)
- 3.
The Palace of Love (1967)
- 4.
The Face (Nov 1979)
- 5.
The Book of Dreams (Jan 1981)
Demon Princes FAQ
- How many Demon Princes books are there?
- There are 5 Demon Princes books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Demon Princes books in?
- In publication order, starting with Star King (1964): 1 Star King (1964) · 2 The Killing Machine (1964) · 3 The Palace of Love (1967) · 4 The Face (1979) · 5 The Book of Dreams (1981).
- What is the first Demon Princes book?
- Star King (1964).
- What is the latest Demon Princes book?
- The Book of Dreams (Jan 1981).
- Is the Demon Princes series finished?
- There have been no new Demon Princes books since 1981; Jack Vance died in 2013.
- Did Jack Vance write other series?
- Yes: Dying Earth, Planet of Adventure, Gaean Reach and Lyonesse Trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.