Deeds of Wisdom: Paksenarrion World Chronicles III
short-fiction collection · First published 2025
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Elizabeth Moon Books in Order
Elizabeth Moon (born Susan Elizabeth Norris Moon in 1945) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. A former U.S. Marine, she writes military science fiction, space opera, near-future fiction, and epic fantasy. Her major works include the Paksenarrion novels, the Familias Regnant/Serrano books, Vatta's War and Vatta's Peace, the Nebula Award-winning Speed of Dark, and Remnant Population, a Hugo finalist. She has also published collaborative novels with Anne McCaffrey and several collections of short fiction.
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Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Sheepfarmer's Daughter
Best entry point for the Paksenarrion fantasy universe and the author's signature epic-fantasy sequence.
Trading in Danger
Best entry point for Vatta's War and Moon's military space opera.
Remnant Population
A strong standalone introduction to Moon's science fiction.
Speed of Dark
A major standalone novel and Nebula Award winner.
Read in order
Books by series
shared universe · ongoing
Paksenarrion
Elizabeth Moon's fantasy sequence set in the world of Paksenarrion, including the original Deed trilogy, Gird's prequel and sequel novels, the Paladin's Legacy sequence, and related short-fiction collections.
- 1 Sheepfarmer's DaughterAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1988
- 2
Divided AllegianceAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 1988
- 3
Oath of GoldAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 1989
- 4
Surrender None: The Legacy of GirdAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 1990 Optional
- 5
Liar's OathAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 1992 Optional
- 6
Oath of FealtyAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 2010
- 7
Kings of the NorthAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2011
- 8
Echoes of BetrayalAmazon ↗Book 8 · novel · 2012
- 9
Limits of PowerAmazon ↗Book 9 · novel · 2013
- 10
Crown of RenewalAmazon ↗Book 10 · novel · 2014
- 11
Deeds of Honor: Paksenarrion World ChroniclesAmazon ↗Book 11 · short-fiction collection · 2014 Optional
- 12
Deeds of Youth: Paksenarrion World Chronicles IIAmazon ↗Book 12 · short-fiction collection · 2023 Optional
- 13 Deeds of Wisdom: Paksenarrion World Chronicles IIIAmazon ↗
Book 13 · short-fiction collection · 2025 Optional
novel sequence · complete
The Deed of Paksenarrion
The original three-volume account of Paksenarrion Dorthansall's transformation from sheepfarmer's daughter to soldier and paladin.
novel sequence · complete
The Legacy of Gird
Fantasy novels about Gird's early life and the later consequences of his legacy in Paksenarrion's world.
novel sequence · complete
Paladin's Legacy
A sequel sequence following the political and personal aftermath of Oath of Gold.
shared-world novel sequence · complete
Planet Pirates
A shared-world military space-opera sequence co-authored by Elizabeth Moon and Anne McCaffrey in its first and third volumes.
novel sequence · complete
Familias Regnant
Military space opera set in the Familias Regnant universe, including the Heris Serrano and Esmay Suiza storylines.
- 1
Hunting PartyAmazon ↗Book 1 · novel · 1993
- 2
Sporting ChanceAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 1994
- 3
Winning ColorsAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 1995
- 4
Once a HeroAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 1997
- 5
Rules of EngagementAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 1998
- 6
Change of CommandAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 1999
- 7
Against the OddsAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2000
novel trilogy · complete
Heris Serrano
The opening trilogy of the Familias Regnant novels, centered on officer Heris Serrano.
novel sequence · complete
Suiza and Serrano
The concluding Familias Regnant novels bringing together Esmay Suiza and Heris Serrano.
novel series · complete
Vatta's War
A military space-opera series following Ky Vatta after she is forced from her family's interstellar trading business into a wider conflict.
novel series · ongoing
Vatta's Peace
A sequel series continuing Ky Vatta's story after the events of Vatta's War.
Outside the series
