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Bard's Tale Series in Order: 8 books


  • Mercedes Lackey; Josepha Sherman
    Book - 1

    A YOUNG BARD FACES WEBS OF LIES AND DECEPTION IN A WORLD WHERE NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS -- AND EVERYTHING IS A TRAP FOR THE UNWARY When young Kevin became a bard's apprentice, he thought that his new life would be filled with excitement and adventure;...



  • Mercedes Lackey; Ru Emerson
    Book - 2

    ONCE A NECROMANCER ALWAYS A NECROMANCER At least that's what all the other elves are telling the young human Gawaine about his master, the Dark Elf Naitachal. Of course Gawaine doesn't believe them; Naitachal has always treated him well and honora...



  • Mercedes Lackey; Mark Shepherd
    Book - 3

    THE HEROES The hero of the first Bard's Tale novel, Castle of Deception, is now a very old man, but his mentor, the Dark Elf Naitachal, is still going strong and training new apprentices. His latest: the King's own son, Alaire. THE MISSION Alair...



  • Josepha Sherman
    Book - 4

    THE PRODIGAL'S UNWILLING RETURN The Dark Elf Naitachal, once a Necromancer who gained power by depriving others of their life forces, is now happy Al in the more peaceful role of Bard. But shadows from his past linger. Naitachal's Dark Elf clan sees...



  • Holly Lisle; Aaron Allston
    Book - 5

    When a peace treaty leads to shipwreck and disaster, the survivors, including the leaders of two mighty nations, advisors, ambassadors, sailors, and scribes, are forced to overcome the limits of state in order to survive. Original....



  • Holly Lisle; Aaron Allston
    Book - 6

    Finally returning home after a series of misadventures, Kin Underbridge and Halleyne dar Dero discover that the forces that shipwrecked them have taken over, and the pair must rescue those they left behind. Original....



  • Mark Shepherd
    Book - 7

    Asked to turn diplomat as the only man his brother, the king, can trust, Bard Alaire investigates the death of the previous ambassador and must journey to Suinomen, from where he once had barely escaped alive. Original....





Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 8 books in the Bard's Tale series.

The Bard's Tale series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Curse of the Black Heron (Book 8), was published in March 1998.

The first book in the Bard's Tale series, Castle of Deception, was published in January 1992.

The Bard's Tale series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.