Durdane books in order

The Durdane trilogy by Jack Vance is set on a strange world where citizens wear explosive devices on their necks as a form of social control.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Durdane 1971 Jack Vance N/A
2 The Anome / The Faceless Man 1971 Jack Vance Buy
3 The Brave Free Men 1973 Jack Vance Buy
4 The Asutra 1973 Jack Vance Buy

The Durdane trilogy by Jack Vance consists of The Anome / The Faceless Man (1971), The Brave Free Men (1973), and The Asutra (1973). The series is set on a world where society is controlled by an anonymous ruler called the Anome, who enforces obedience through explosive devices attached to every citizen’s neck.

The trilogy follows Gastel Etzwane as he challenges this system of control and deals with subsequent threats to his world. The premise allows Vance to explore themes of authority, freedom, and social order within his characteristic framework of richly detailed alien cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Durdane series?

There are four books in the Durdane series, published between 1971 and 1973.

What is the first book in the Durdane series?

The first book in the Durdane series is Durdane, published in 1971.

What is the "Anome" in the Durdane series?

The Anome is the anonymous ruler of a society on Durdane who controls the population through explosive torcs worn around every citizen’s neck. The ruler can remotely detonate any torc, making resistance nearly impossible. The first novel follows a man who sets out to discover and confront the Anome.

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