Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Weirwoods | 1967 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 2 | Moondust | 1968 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 3 | Wolfwinter | 1971 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 4 | The Goat Without Horns | 1971 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 5 | How Are the Mighty Fallen | 1974 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 6 | The Not-World | 1975 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 7 | Will-o-the-Wisp | 1976 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 8 | The Minikins of Yam | 1976 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 9 | The Tournament of Thorns | 1976 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
| 10 | The Gods Abide | 1976 | Thomas Burnett Swann | Buy |
Thomas Burnett Swann’s standalone novels span a range of ancient and medieval settings, from Anglo-Saxon England to biblical lands. Titles like The Weirwoods (1967), Moondust (1968), and Wolfwinter (1971) each build self-contained worlds where the remnants of mythological races live alongside or in conflict with human societies.
A recurring theme across these novels is the passing of an older, enchanted world. Whether set in Roman-era Britain or elsewhere in the ancient Mediterranean, Swann’s stories mourn the disappearance of magical creatures while celebrating their beauty and strangeness. His lyrical prose style sets these novels apart from the more action-driven fantasy of his era.