Death · #1
Mort
Death takes on an apprentice — with consequences for the natural order.
Where it fits in the Discworld
Death
Book 1 of 5
The Disc's anthropomorphic personification of Death — and his very human troubles.
On the map
1 mapped connection
to other Discworld books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Mort (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the Discworld with Mort?
Yes — Mort is the first book of Death and a well-trodden entry point into the Discworld.
What should I read before Mort?
Nothing is required before Mort — it works as an entry point.
Where does Mort fit in the Discworld reading order?
Mort is #9 of 41 in our recommended Discworld reading order (#4 in publication order). The previous stop is Snuff. Up next is Reaper Man.