Ports of Call books in order

The Ports of Call duology by Jack Vance follows a young man's adventures aboard a starship visiting exotic ports across the Gaean Reach.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ports of Call 1997 Jack Vance Buy
2 Lurulu 2004 Jack Vance Buy

Ports of Call (1997) and Lurulu (2004) are Jack Vance’s final novels, following the travels of Myron Tany aboard a freighter visiting ports across the Gaean Reach. The books are picaresque adventures in Vance’s classic style, with each port of call offering a new society to observe.

Lurulu, published when Vance was 88, is a relaxed, episodic novel that serves as a fond farewell to his science fiction universe. The two books together capture the pleasure of exploration and novelty that runs through all of Vance’s work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ports of Call series?

There are two books in the Ports of Call series, published between 1997 and 2004.

What is the first book in the Ports of Call series?

The first book in the Ports of Call series is Ports of Call, published in 1997.

Are Ports of Call and Lurulu connected?

Yes, Lurulu (2004) is a direct sequel to Ports of Call (1997). Together they follow Myron Tany as he travels aboard the starship Doyen Donathenque, visiting various worlds and encountering Vance’s trademark eccentric characters and cultures. Lurulu was Vance’s last novel.

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