Trillium books in order

The Trillium series is a collaborative fantasy saga started by Julian May, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Andre Norton.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Black Trillium 1990 Julian May Buy
2 Blood Trillium 1992 Julian May Buy
3 Golden Trillium 1993 Julian May Buy
4 Lady of the Trillium 1995 Julian May Buy
5 Sky Trillium 1996 Julian May Buy

The Trillium series began as a collaboration between three major fantasy authors: Julian May, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Andre Norton. Black Trillium (1990) established the world and characters, with each author then writing solo sequels that followed different protagonists from the original novel.

Julian May’s contributions to the series continued the storyline she had begun in the collaborative first book. The Trillium project remains a notable example of literary collaboration in the fantasy genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Trillium series?

There are five books in the Trillium series, published between 1990 and 1996.

What is the first book in the Trillium series?

The first book in the Trillium series is Black Trillium, published in 1990.

What is the Trillium series?

The Trillium series began with Black Trillium (1990), a collaborative novel by Julian May, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Andre Norton. The three authors then each wrote solo sequels featuring different characters from the original book.

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