The Death Gate Cycle is an epic seven-book fantasy series penned by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. It explores a richly developed universe composed of four distinct worlds, each representing a fundamental element: air, fire, earth, and water. The series follows the conflict between two powerful races, the Sartan and the Patryn, who transformed the world in response to a catastrophic event. Readers are introduced to a host of diverse and charismatic characters, including Haplo, a Patryn scout tasked with sowing chaos across the realms. Each book uniquely builds out the lore and challenges of these worlds, leading to a deeply immersive experience filled with magical theories, complex geopolitics, and multi-dimensional characters. If you enjoy tales of high stakes, intricate world-building, and magical adventures, The Death Gate Cycle is sure to captivate you.

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Dragon Wing

Book 1Published 1990

Dragon Wing

by Margaret Weis

Wolf Haas' Detective Brenner series has become wildly popular around the world for a reason: They're timely, edgy stories told in a wry, quirky voice that's often hilarious, and with a protagonist it's hard not to love. In this episode, Brenner-force... Read more

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Elven Star

Book 2Published 1990

Elven Star

by Margaret Weis

On steamy Pryan, never-ending sunlight and plentiful rain have created a jungle so vast that humans and elves dwell high in the trees and only dwarves live anywhere near the ground. From the treetops the aristocratic elves sell weapons to the other r... Read more

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Fire Sea

Book 3Published 1991

Fire Sea

by Margaret Weis

Henry is generally well-behaved, but he is occasionally arrogant and vain. Henry is at heart a hard worker, but his frequent bouts of illness hinder his work. Read more

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Serpent Mage

Book 4Published 1992

Serpent Mage

by Margaret Weis

Arriving in a land where humans, elves, and dwarves have learned to live in peace, Alfred and Haplo the Patryn realize that they have a much more powerful enemy than each other. Reprint. Read more

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The Hand of Chaos

Book 5Published 1993

The Hand of Chaos

by Margaret Weis

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Into the Labyrinth

Book 6Published 1993

Into the Labyrinth

by Margaret Weis

Alfred and Haplo enter a terrifying prison maze that has long been shrouded in mystery and are followed by two assassins sent to take Haplo's life. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Read more

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The Seventh Gate

Book 7Published 1994

The Seventh Gate

by Margaret Weis

The conclusion to the Death Gate Cycle finds Alfred in the Labyrinth of a fearsome dragon, Haplo on the verge of death, and Marit resolving to lead the band into the dreaded Seventh Gate to confront old and new enemies. 55,000 first printing. $55,000... Read more

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