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Lord John Grey Publication Order

Publication Order for Lord John Grey

An optional companion route through the catalogued Lord John Grey novels and shorter stories in publication order. Outlander readers should finish Voyager before starting it.

For the wider Outlander universe, finish Voyager before starting this Lord John Grey publication-order route. The novels and shorter stories are optional companion reading, and the series can also be read independently. Readers who prefer a full-length opening may start with Lord John and the Private Matter.

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Cover of Lord John and the Hellfire Club

Lord John and the Hellfire Club

Companion story

1998

The earliest-published Lord John story in this catalogue. Read it after Voyager if you are following the wider Outlander universe.

2
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Lord John and the Private Matter

Companion novel

2003

The first full-length Lord John novel and the clearest starting point for readers who prefer to begin with a novel.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I read Lord John Grey with Outlander?

Finish Voyager first, then read the Lord John route if you want the wider context. Return to Drums of Autumn whenever you are ready to continue the main sequence.

Are the Lord John books required?

No. They are optional companion stories and can also be read independently. The main Outlander novels remain understandable without them.

3
Cover of Lord John and the Succubus

Lord John and the Succubus

Companion story

2003

A shorter Lord John story first published after The Private Matter.

4
Cover of Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade

Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade

Companion novel

2007

The second full-length Lord John novel. Read it after The Private Matter and The Succubus on this route.

5
Cover of Lord John and the Custom of the Army

Lord John and the Custom of the Army

Companion story

2010

A Lord John novella published between Brotherhood of the Blade and the two 2011 stories.

6
Cover of Lord John and the Plague of Zombies

Lord John and the Plague of Zombies

Companion story

2011

A Lord John novella first published in 2011. Publication order places it immediately before The Scottish Prisoner.

7
Cover of The Scottish Prisoner

The Scottish Prisoner

Companion novel

2011

A hybrid Lord John and Jamie Fraser novel. It is the final published title currently represented in this companion route.