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| Edition | Publisher | Year | Page Count | ISBN (for reference) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dell / Anchor Books | 1992, 2005, 2016+ | 850–896 (commonly 896) | 978-0440212560 | | US Trade Paperback | Anchor Books / Random House | 1998, 2011+ | 640–672 (commonly 662) | 978-0385319959 | | US Hardcover (1st Edition) | Delacorte Press | 1991 | 640 | 978-0385302302 | | UK Trade Paperback | Arrow Books (Penguin Random House) | 2010+ | 656 | 978-0099582027 | | UK Mass Market Paperback | Arrow Books | 1990s–2000s | 864 | 978-0099265982 |

Outlander, the first book in the series, has captivated readers with its epic romance, rich historical detail, and memorable characters. With over 850 pages of engaging storytelling, this book has become a beloved classic, inspiring a devoted fan base and a successful television adaptation.

For readers interested in the series, "Outlander" is the first of nine books, followed by "Dragonfly in Amber," "Voyager," "Drums of Autumn," "The Fiery Cross," "A Breath of Snow and Ashes," "An Echo in the Bone," "Written in My Own Heart's Blood," and "Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone."