Novarian Books in Order
Part ofL. Sprague de Camp Books in OrderBrowse the Novarian books by L. Sprague de Camp in order, with short summaries and a reading guide to help you choose where to begin.
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Novarian books in publication order
5 books
The Goblin Tower
by L. Sprague de Camp
1968
Escaping a kingdom that executes its rulers, Jorian promises to obtain a trove of magical manuscripts. The bargain sends him through encounters with hostile wizards, strange creatures, and a dangerous ancient princess, testing his determination to keep his head.
The Clocks of Iraz
by L. Sprague de Camp
1971
Jorian agrees to repair Iraz’s great clocks in exchange for help rescuing his wife. The apparently simple assignment brings a pirate siege, an amorous priestess, and pursuit by guards still determined to carry out his execution.
The Fallible Fiend
by L. Sprague de Camp
1973
Zdim is a demon who would rather study logic and philosophy than serve a mortal master. Drafted into a year of servitude, he tries to obey every instruction precisely, creating problems his wizard employer never anticipated.
The Unbeheaded King
by L. Sprague de Camp
1983
Former king Jorian hopes to rescue his wife from the palace of Xylar, where he remains wanted for execution. With a wizard’s help and a demon-powered flying bathtub, he attempts a plan that appears deceptively foolproof.
The Honorable Barbarian
by L. Sprague de Camp
1989
Sent abroad after a romantic indiscretion, Kerin discovers that distance does little to keep him out of trouble. A protective sprite, jealous sailors, rival wizards, and a kidnapped princess complicate his journey toward the Far East.
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