Skeen books in order

The Skeen trilogy by Jo Clayton follows an intergalactic thief and smuggler through a science fantasy adventure blending space opera with fantasy elements.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Skeen’s Leap 1986 Jo Clayton Buy
2 Skeen’s Return 1987 Jo Clayton Buy
3 Skeen’s Search 1987 Jo Clayton Buy

The Skeen trilogy follows an intergalactic thief and smuggler who makes her living plundering artifacts from dead civilizations. Skeen’s Leap (1986), Skeen’s Return (1987), and Skeen’s Search (1987) blend science fiction with fantasy elements in what is often described as science fantasy.

The trilogy was published during Clayton’s most productive period in the mid-1980s, alongside the Diadem novels and the first Drinker of Souls book. Skeen is one of several roguish female protagonists in Clayton’s work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Skeen series?

There are 3 books in the Skeen series, published between 1986 and 1987.

What is the first book in the Skeen series?

The first book in the Skeen series is Skeen’s Leap, published in 1986.

Who is Skeen?

Skeen is an intergalactic thief and smuggler who plunders artifacts from dead civilizations while staying ahead of interstellar law. The trilogy blends science fiction and fantasy, following her through adventures across strange worlds in Skeen’s Leap (1986), Skeen’s Return (1987), and Skeen’s Search (1987).

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