Cadwal Chronicles books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Cadwal Chronicles series?"

"There are four books in the Cadwal Chronicles series, published between 1987 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Cadwal Chronicles series?"

"The first book in the Cadwal Chronicles series is Araminta Station, published in 1987."

Q: "What is Cadwal?"

"Cadwal is a planet designated as a nature preserve, where human inhabitants are restricted to a single settlement. The trilogy follows the conflict between those who want to protect Cadwal's wilderness and those who seek to develop and exploit it."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Araminta Station	1987	Jack Vance	Buy
2	Ecce and Old Earth	1991	Jack Vance	Buy
3	Throy	1992	Jack Vance	Buy
4	The Cadwal Chronicles	2012	Jack Vance	Buy

The Cadwal Chronicles by Jack Vance consists of Araminta Station (1987), Ecce and Old Earth (1991), and Throy (1992). The trilogy is set on the planet Cadwal, established as a nature preserve where human habitation is strictly limited to a single station.

The series follows young officials who must defend the planet’s conservatorship against internal corruption and external pressure from those who want to open Cadwal to mass settlement. It is one of Vance’s later major works and blends his interest in social structures with ecological themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cadwal Chronicles series?

There are four books in the Cadwal Chronicles series, published between 1987 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Cadwal Chronicles series?

The first book in the Cadwal Chronicles series is Araminta Station, published in 1987.

What is Cadwal?

Cadwal is a planet designated as a nature preserve, where human inhabitants are restricted to a single settlement. The trilogy follows the conflict between those who want to protect Cadwal’s wilderness and those who seek to develop and exploit it.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order