World's End books in order

Q: "How many books are in the World's End series?"

"There are six books in the World's End series, published between 1974 and 1979."

Q: "What is the first book in the World's End series?"

"The first book in the World's End series is The Warrior of World's End, published in 1974."

Q: "Do you need to read the World's End books in order?"

"Reading the World's End books in publication order is recommended, as the protagonist Ganelon Doyle's story carries across all six volumes. Each book is a relatively self-contained adventure, but character development and world-building accumulate over the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Warrior of World’s End	1974	World’s End	Buy
2	The Enchantress of World’s End	1975	World’s End	Buy
3	The Immortal of World’s End	1976	World’s End	Buy
4	The Barbarian of World’s End	1977	World’s End	Buy
5	The Pirate of World’s End	1978	World’s End	Buy
6	Giant of World’s End	1979	World’s End	Buy

Lin Carter’s World’s End series follows Ganelon Doyle, a warrior who wanders across a far-future Earth so ancient that magic and technology have blurred together. Each book sends him into a different region of this strange world, encountering everything from enchantresses and pirates to giants and immortals.

The six novels were published between 1974 and 1979 and are very much products of their era — short, action-packed, and stuffed with inventive world-building. Carter’s prose style leans toward the ornate, in the tradition of the classic fantasy authors he championed as an editor and critic. The series rewards readers who enjoy old-school sword-and-sorcery with a science fantasy twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the World's End series?

There are six books in the World’s End series, published between 1974 and 1979.

What is the first book in the World's End series?

The first book in the World’s End series is The Warrior of World’s End, published in 1974.

Do you need to read the World's End books in order?

Reading the World’s End books in publication order is recommended, as the protagonist Ganelon Doyle’s story carries across all six volumes. Each book is a relatively self-contained adventure, but character development and world-building accumulate over the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order