There’s never been a better time to discover the novels behind the blockbuster Starz original series Outlander. Blending rich historical fiction with riveting adventure and a truly epic love story, here are the first four books of Diana Gabaldon’s New York Times bestselling saga that introduced the world to the brilliant Claire Randall and valiant Highlander Jamie Fraser: OUTLANDER DRAGONFLY IN …
OUTLANDER
DRAGONFLY IN AMBER
VOYAGER
DRUMS OF AUTUMN
Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives.
Praise for Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels
“Marvelous and fantastic adventures, romance, sex . . . perfect escape reading.”—San Francisco Chronicle, on Outlander
“History comes deliciously alive on the page.”—New York Daily News, on Outlander
“Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves.”—The Arizona Republic, on Dragonfly in Amber
“Triumphant . . . Her use of historical detail and a truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer.”—Publishers Weekly, on Voyager
“Unforgettable characters . . . richly embroidered with historical detail.”—The Cincinnati Post, on Drums of Autumn
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Great historical romance. Finally, one that is entertaining and not mushy. Unexpected turns in every chapter. You will try to read it in one night.
Love the Outlander books!
All of the Outlander books are among my favorites of all time. I would read them again and again.
Love these characters and the entire series!
It’s Diana Gabaldon…one of the best series ever…one of the only authors I insist on having the hardback for every book…unforgettable!
I know there is a lot of great things to say about these books, but all I can say is I love them.
I have read all of the Outlander series books and am patiently wait for the next in the series, #9. I guarantee if you start reading them you will be addicted as millions of others are all over the world. This series has so much going for it and they find it hard to classify since it covers so many genre. Historical novel, action, adventure, time travel, all sorts of historic events, romance, etc. etc. AND it is written by Diana Gabaldon who is one heck of a fantastic author who researches her work thoroughly for the best results. You are there in the book, with amazing characters who you get totally attached to or want to strangle. These books are so amazing they made a TV series out of it.
The whole series is excellently researched, written and edited. It is very difficult not to fall in love with Claire and Jamie and Claire and Frank and Murtagh and Brianna and Roger, etc. SO much different than the cast of the Starz series.
I enjoyed the whole series!
Absolutely fantastic!
This series is excellent! If you want to know what really went on in world history, how people acted, how countries were changed over time by the powerful countries at that time then read this series. Though the principal characters are fiction the world they inhabit was real and not the sugar-coated, whitewashed tripe most of us have been fed at school and elsewhere.
The author immerses the reader in the day to day smells, activities, foods, etc. The characters become so real as you spend time with them book after book. There are so many details that are blended together and some very steamy relationships. There are triumphs and surprises and tears and losses. The rollercoaster ride is thrilling and exhausting and when it’s over you can’t wait to start the next one.
Some of the best books I have ever read. Amazing writing.
Love them only on the 3rd book of series, but so love me a Scottish man
The entire series is personally one of my favorites, and I am not usually a fiction reader. The story is woven around history, which makes it an interesting read.
I read it when I was young because it was one of my Mom’s faves. I have read and loved most of Ferber’s book and have recollected my hard bound versions to Kindle.
Love this entire series
Incredible series of books…memorable!
An amazing tale. Great history..
Jamie and Claire…
best book series ever. I have read and re-read many times. Character development is amazing and you feel so connected to the story. So invested.
Exciting adventure spiced with hot romance. Interesting characters and well researched historical detail.