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Start with Merlin's Gun and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Merlin's Gun
Book 1 by Alastair Reynolds • Published 2000
After her ship is destroyed in a brutal interstellar war, Sora is rescued by the legendary wanderer Merlin, who claims to know the way to a super weapon built by an ancient civilisation. Their journey to find it revea...
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Merlin reading order
Ends with The Iron Tactician
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Book 1:Merlin's Gun
Alastair Reynolds • 2000
After her ship is destroyed in a brutal interstellar war, Sora is rescued by the legendary wanderer Merlin, who claims to know the way to a super weapon built by an ancient civilisation. Their journey to find it revea...
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Book 2:The Iron Tactician
Alastair Reynolds • 2016
On his endless search for a way to defeat the Huskers, Merlin diverts to investigate a derelict warship drifting in deep space. The salvage leads him into a star system locked in a centuries long civil war and a dange...
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Merlin FAQ
What is the best order to read the Merlin series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Merlin's Gun.
How many books are in the Merlin series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Merlin series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Merlin series?
New readers should start with Merlin's Gun, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Merlin series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2000 to 2016.