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Conspirators of Gor

Chronicles of Gor #31 / 39
by John Norman
Conspirators of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #31) by John Norman
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John Norman's epic Gorean Saga is one of the longest-running and most successful series in the history of fantasy. It is also one of the most controversial. Over the course of more than thirty books produced over a span of six decades, the series has sold millions of copies and built legions of fans unrivaled in their devotion. E-Reads invites you to rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire.

CONSPIRATORS OF GOR
Book 31 of the Gorean Saga

Picking up where the alien war between Kurii and Priest-Kings left off, a young woman by the name Allison Ashton-Baker, involved in playing Gorean games on Earth, is transported to Ar to become a major witness of the unfolding events. We meet again with Lord Grendal, the result of a failed experiment to mix the genes of humans and Kurii; the Lady Bina, former pet of Agamemnon, she who dreams of becoming Ubara of Ar; and Agamemnon himself, eleventh face of the Nameless One, the illustrious mastermind behind the Kurrian invasion. Packed with action, and, as usual, presented with a spicy dressing of cultural relativism and critical remarks on modernity and gender relations.

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Release date: July 2012

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John Norman

John Norman

Long before his name became a lightning rod in speculative fiction circles, John Norman was simply John Frederick Lange Jr.—a philosophy professor with a fascination for power, myth, and the boundaries of human freedom. That academic lens never quite left his work, even as he stepped into the realm of science fiction and fantasy, where he would go on to build one of the most controversial and enduring cult sagas in genre history.

Norman is best known for his Chronicles of Gor, a sweeping sword-and-planet epic that began in the late 1960s with Tarnsman of Gor and sprawled into dozens of books. Set on a parallel world governed by a blend of ancient ideals, warrior cultures, and interplanetary manipulation, the series is equal parts philosophy text and adventure tale. It isn’t just escapism—it’s a provocation. Themes of dominance, societal roles, and nature vs. civilization form the backbone of his worldbuilding, often pushing readers to wrestle with questions that reach far beyond fiction.

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His writing is dense with introspection, often using action not just to thrill, but to frame debates around ethics, gender, and the nature of strength. It's the kind of speculative fiction that dares to alienate as much as it fascinates—earning both a fiercely loyal fanbase and widespread critique. And perhaps that’s the point. Norman never wrote to fit in.

Born in Chicago and armed with a doctorate from Princeton, he has always approached storytelling with the eye of a philosopher. That foundation shaped the Gor series into something larger than a sci-fi saga: a long-form exploration of ideals, instincts, and the cultures we build around them. For some, it’s dystopia. For others, it’s a brutal, challenging mirror.

Now decades into its publication, the Gorean universe remains a uniquely polarizing force in speculative fiction. Whether praised for its philosophical ambition or critiqued for its portrayals of hierarchy and gender, the series endures—not by accident, but because Norman has always written stories that refuse to be ignored.

Chronicles of Gor

On the surface, Gor is a mirror of Earth—similar in geography, touched by echoes of ancient civilizations—but beneath its twin moons lies a world ruled by vastly different codes. The Chronicles of Gor isn’t just a science fiction series—it’s a sprawling philosophical epic that explores the primal architecture of power, identity, and control through the lens of speculative culture.

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At its heart is Tarl Cabot, an Earth-born man torn between the ideals of his home world and the brutal honor-bound traditions of a planet where strength is law and civilization bends to ancient hierarchies. His journey spans decades and continents, filled with brutal combat, political intrigue, and the relentless question of where one’s nature ends and society begins. Gor is a world where civilizations rise and fall on the backs of belief systems—where master and slave, warrior and scribe, hunter and hunted all live within meticulously crafted social constructs that blur the line between fantasy and allegory.

But this series does more than build a world—it challenges readers to grapple with it. With each volume, the narrative peels back layers of culture and conflict, confronting taboos and sparking debate with its unflinching depictions of dominance, submission, and human instinct. The writing is dense, philosophical, and intentionally provocative, often shifting from the visceral to the contemplative within the same chapter.

Though often polarizing, the saga has carved out a lasting legacy in the science fantasy genre. Its blend of sword-and-planet adventure with sociopolitical exploration has inspired fierce loyalty, critical analysis, and more than a little controversy. Yet the draw remains the same: a world so fully realized and unapologetically different that it refuses to be forgotten.

For readers drawn to complex moral landscapes, provocative world-building, and speculative fiction that defies convention, this is not just another tale of distant planets—it’s a challenge to your assumptions, disguised as an epic.


Chronicles of Gor consists of thirty-eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Tarnsman of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #1)
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Outlaw of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #2)
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Priest-Kings of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #3)
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Nomads of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #4)
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Assassin of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #5)
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Raiders of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #6)
★ 1.00 / 1
Captive of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #7)
★ 1.00 / 1
Hunters of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #8)
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Marauders of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #9)
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Tribesmen of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #10)
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Slave Girl of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #11)
★ 10.00 / 1
Beasts of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #12)
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Explorers of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #13)
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Fighting Slave of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #14)
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Rogue of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #15)
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Guardsman of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #16)
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Savages of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #17)
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Blood Brothers of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #18)
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Kajira of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #19)
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Players of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #20)
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Mercenaries of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #21)
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Dancer of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #22)
★ 2.00 / 1
Renegades of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #23)
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Vagabonds of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #24)
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Magicians of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #25)
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Witness of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #26)
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Prize of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #27)
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Kur of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #28)
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Swordsmen of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #29)
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Mariners of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #30)
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Conspirators of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #31)
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Smugglers of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #32)
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Rebels of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #33)
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Plunder of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #34)
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Quarry of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #35)
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Avengers of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #36)
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Warriors of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #37)
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Treasure of Gor (Chronicles of Gor #38)
⧗ 8.76 / 4
Chronicles of Gor Book 39 (Chronicles of Gor #39)
⧗ 9.38 / 8


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