World of the Five Gods Books in Order, by Lois McMaster Bujold

The World of the Five Gods book series, written by Lois McMaster Bujold (Vorkosigan), consists of multiple novels set in a fantasy world with its own unique pantheon of gods.

While each book can be read as a standalone novel, they share a common world and some recurring elements.

The novels are known for their rich world-building, intricate plots, and exploration of characters’ personal journeys in a fantasy setting influenced by themes of gods, magic, and political complexities.

Each book in the series offers a unique story within the shared universe, exploring different aspects of the World of the Five Gods.

Here is the World of the Five Gods Series in Order

First, let’s take a look at the World of the Five Gods books in publication order:

The Curse of Chalion (2001)
Paladin of Souls (2003)
The Hallowed Hunt (2005)
Penric’s Demon (2015)
Penric and the Shaman (2016)
Penric’s Mission (2016)
Penric’s Fox (2017)
Mira’s Last Dance (2017)
The Prisoner of Limnos (2017)
The Orphans of Raspay (2019)
The Physicians of Vilnoc (2020)
Masquerade in Lodi (2020)
The Assassins of Thasalon (2021)
Knot of Shadows (2021)

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The World of the Five Gods Series in Chronological Order

The Hallowed Hunt (2005)
Penric’s Demon (2015)
Penric and the Shaman (2016)
Penric’s Fox (2017)
Masquerade in Lodi (2020)
Penric’s Mission (2016)
Mira’s Last Dance (2017)
The Prisoner of Limnos (2017)
The Orphans of Raspay (2019)
The Physicians of Vilnoc (2020)
The Assassins of Thasalon (2021)
Knot of Shadows (2021)
The Curse of Chalion (2001)
Paladin of Souls (2003)