Reading order · 3 books · 1976 to 1979 · Set in invented worlds
Riddle-Master Books in Order
The Riddle-Master trilogy follows Morgon, prince of the small farming island of Hed, who wins a crown in a riddle game and sets out to learn the meaning of the three stars on his forehead. Lyrical, dreamlike fantasy.
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Series facts
- Books
- 3
- Published
- 1976 to 1979
- First book
- The Riddle-Master of Hed
- Latest
- Harpist in the Wind (1979)
- Setting
- Set in invented worlds
The reading order
Every Riddle-Master book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
3 books · Set in invented worlds
- 1The Riddle-Master of Hed1976With Morgon of HedMorgon, the prince of the small farming island of Hed, wins a crown from a ghost in a riddle game, and with it the right to marry Raederle of An.Buy on Amazon
- 2Heir of Sea and Fire1977With Raederle of AnRaederle of An, believing Morgon may be dead, sets out to find him, and discovers powers of her own.Buy on Amazon
- 3Harpist in the Wind1979With Morgon of HedMorgon and Raederle seek the High One, the mysterious ruler of their realm, as an ancient war returns.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire and Harpist in the Wind in order.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Morgon of Hed | Raederle of An | Deth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Riddle-Master of Hed | LLead | MMajor | MMajor |
| 2 Heir of Sea and Fire | MMajor | LLead | MMajor |
| 3 Harpist in the Wind | LLead | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the Riddle-Master books
3 characters from Patricia A. McKillip’s chart, with the number of Riddle-Master books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Morgon of HedFarmer prince and riddler | 3 | The Riddle-Master of Hed 1976 |
| Raederle of AnPrincess promised to the man who wins a riddle game | 3 | The Riddle-Master of Hed 1976 |
| DethThe High One's harpist | 3 | The Riddle-Master of Hed 1976 |