Piers Anthony
Biography
Piers Anthony is an acclaimed American author known for his imaginative and captivating works in the realms of fantasy and science fiction. With a career spanning over five decades, Anthony has crafted numerous bestselling series, including the Apprentice Adept and Incarnations of Immortality. Born in Oxford, England, in 1934, Anthony immigrated to the United States as a child and later became a naturalized citizen. He attended Goddard College in Vermont, where he pursued his passion for writing and literature. Throughout his career, Anthony has published over 150 books, many of which have become beloved classics in the fantasy genre. His unique storytelling style, richly developed characters, and intricate world-building have captivated readers around the world. In addition to his success as a novelist, Anthony is also a dedicated supporter of literacy programs and has been actively involved in promoting reading and education. With a prolific body of work that continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages, Piers Anthony remains a revered figure in the world of speculative fiction.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Piers Anthony not part of a series
- A Spell for Chameleon )
- A spell for Chameleon
- Alien Plot
- And Eternity
- And Eternity )
- Anthonology
- Battle Circle
- Bearing an Hourglass )
- Being a Green Mother
- Being a Green Mother )
- Bio of an Ogre
- Bio of an Ogre: The Autobiography of Piers Anthony to Age 50
- Blue Adept
- Blue Adept )
- But What of Earth?
- Castle Roogna
- Castle Roogna )
- Centaur Aisle
- Centaur Aisle )
- Chaining the Lady
- Chaos Mode
- Chimaera's Copper
- Chthon
- Cluster
- Crewel Lye
- Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn )
- Cube Route
- Dead Morn
- Demons Don't Dream
- DoOon Mode
- Dooon Mode
- Dragon on a Pedestal
- Dragon on a Pedestal )
- Dragon's Gold
- Dream A Little Dream : A Tale of Myth And Moonshine
- Dream a Little Dream
- Executive
- Faith of Tarot
- Faun & Games
- Firefly
- For Love of Evil
- For Love of Evil : Book Six of Incarnations of Immortality )
- Fractal Mode
- Fractal Mode )
- Geis of the Gargoyle
- Ghost
- God of Tarot
- Golem in the Gears )
- Hard Sell
- Harpy Thyme
- Hasan
- Heaven Cent
- Hope of Earth
- IF I PAY THEE NOT IN GOLD
- Incarnations of Immortality 6: for Love of Evil
- Isle of Woman
- Juxtaposition
- Juxtaposition )
- Killobyte
- Kirlian Quest
- Letters To Jenny
- Letters to Jenny
- Macroscope
- Man From Mundania
- Man from Mundania
- Mercenary
- Mercycle
- Mouvar's Magic
- Muse of Art
- Mute
- Night Mare )
- Ogre, Ogre
- Ogre, Ogre )
- Omnivore
- On a Pale Horse
- Orc's Opal
- Orn
- Out of Phaze
- Out of Phaze )
- Ox
- Phaze Doubt
- Phthor
- Piers Anthony's Visual Guide to Xanth )
- Piers Anthony: Bio of a Space Tyrant
- Piers Anthony: Three Complete Xanth Novels/a Spell for Chameleon/the Source of Magic/Castle Roogna
- Politician
- Pretender
- Prostho Plus
- Quest for the Fallen Star
- Race Against Time
- Realty Check
- Refugee
- Rings of Ice
- Robot Adept
- Robot Adept )
- Roc and a Hard Place
- Serpent's Silver
- Shade of the Tree
- Shame of Man
- Shame of Man: Geodyssey
- Source of Magic
- Source of Magic )
- Spell for Chameleon
- Spell for Chameleon Xanth
- Spider Legs
- Split Infinity
- Split Infinity )
- Statesman
- Steppe
- Steppe Uk Edition
- Swell Foop
- Swell Foop )
- THROUGH THE ICE
- Tales from the Great Turtle
- Tarot
- Tatham Mound
- The Caterpillar's Question
- The Color of Her Panties
- The Dastard
- The E.S.P. Worm
- The Gutbucket Quest
- The Ring
- The Secret of Spring
- The Source of Magic
- The Source of Magic )
- The Willing Spirit
- Thousandstar
- Three Complete Novels: Dragon's Gold/Serpent's Silver/Chimaera's Copper
- Total Recall
- Triple Detente
- Uncollected Stars
- Unicorn Point
- Unicorn Point )
- Up In A Heaval
- Vale of the Vole
- Virtual Mode
- Virtual Mode )
- Viscous Circle
- Vision of Tarot
- Wechsel- Wind. .
- Wielding a Red Sword
- Wielding a Red Sword )
- With a Tangled Skein
- With a Tangled Skein )
- Xanth 13: Isle of View
- Xanth 14: Question Quest
- Xanth 15: The Color of Her Panties
- Xanth: The Quest for Magic
- Xone of Contention
- Yon Ill Wind )
- Zombie Lover
Night Mare
Books in the Night Mare series by Piers Anthony
- Night Mare #06
Castle Roogna
Books in the Castle Roogna series by Piers Anthony
- Castle Roogna #03
Spell for Chameleon
Books in the Spell for Chameleon series by Piers Anthony
- Spell for Chameleon #01
Centaur Aisle
Books in the Centaur Aisle series by Piers Anthony
- Centaur Aisle #04
Ogre Ogre
Books in the Ogre Ogre series by Piers Anthony
- Ogre Ogre #05
On a Pale Horse
Books in the On a Pale Horse series by Piers Anthony
- On a Pale Horse #1
Source of Magic
Books in the Source of Magic series by Piers Anthony
- Source of Magic #02
Xanth
Books in the Xanth series by Piers Anthony
- Up In a Heaval : A Xanth Novel
- Xone of Contention : A Xanth Novel
- Yon Ill Wind : A Xanth Novel
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Split Infinity
- Blue Adept
- Jungle
- Out of Phaze
- For Love of Evil
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- On a Pale Horse
- Bearing an Hourglass
- With a Tangled Skein
- In the Heart of the Fire
- And Eternity
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Piers Anthony's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piers Anthony's most popular series?
Piers Anthony's most popular series are the Apprentice Adept and Incarnations Of Immortality series.
How many books are in the Apprentice Adept series?
There are a total of seven books in the Apprentice Adept series.
What is the overarching theme of the Incarnations Of Immortality series?
The Incarnations Of Immortality series explores the personifications of different aspects of life such as Death, Time, and Fate.
Are Piers Anthony's books suitable for young adult readers?
Piers Anthony's books are often categorized as adult fantasy due to mature themes and content.
Has Piers Anthony won any awards for his writing?
Yes, Piers Anthony has received multiple awards and nominations for his work, including being inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.