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ⓘ About A. Bertram Chandler
A. Bertram Chandler was one of the highly renowned authors from Britain, who used to like writing science fiction novels. He was a British-Australian and very popular in the science fiction world. Chandler was born on March 28, 1912; and died on June 6, 1984. In addition to writing under his own name, he used to make use of a number of pen names as well. Some of his popular pen names include George Whitely, S.H.M, Andrew Dunstan, etc. Author Chandler was born as Arthur Bertram Chandler in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. He chose the profession of Merchant Navy and worked as a marine officer for many years. Chandler sailed through the world in all types of ships, starting from the tramp steamer up to the troop ships. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, A. Bertram Chandler has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by A. Bertram Chandler
Rendezvous on a Lost World
Rendezvous on a Lost World continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Deep Reaches of Space
The Deep Reaches of Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Catch the Star Winds
Catch the Star Winds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Far Traveler
The Far Traveler continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
To Keep the Ship
To Keep the Ship continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Matilda's Stepchildren
Matilda's Stepchildren is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Star Loot
Star Loot continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Anarch Lords
The Anarch Lords is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Wild Ones
The Wild Ones continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Amazon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books with The Last Amazon, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Tramp Captain
Tramp Captain continues the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lieutenant Of The Survey Service
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books with Lieutenant Of The Survey Service, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Survey Captain
Survey Captain is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Rim Runner
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books with Rim Runner, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Reserve Commodore
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books with Reserve Commodore, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Rim of Space
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Derek Calver Adventures Books with The Rim of Space, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Ship from Outside
The Ship from Outside continues the Publication Order of Derek Calver Adventures Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Into the Alternate Universe
Into the Alternate Universe continues the Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Contraband from Otherspace
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books with Contraband from Otherspace, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Rim Gods
The Rim Gods is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Dark Dimensions
The Dark Dimensions continues the Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gateway to Never
Gateway to Never continues the Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Way Back
The Way Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Commodore at Sea / Alternate Orbits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books with The Commodore at Sea / Alternate Orbits, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Empress of Outer Space
Empress of Outer Space continues the Publication Order of Empress Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Space Mercenaries
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Empress Books with Space Mercenaries, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Nebula Alert
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Empress Books with Nebula Alert, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Road To The Rim
The Road To The Rim continues the Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
False Fatherland / Spartan Planet
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books with False Fatherland / Spartan Planet, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
To Prime the Pump
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books with To Prime the Pump, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Inheritors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books with The Inheritors, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Big Black Mark
The Big Black Mark is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Broken Cycle
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books with The Broken Cycle, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Star Courier
Star Courier is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Grimes in Federation Service Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
To the Galactic Rim
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of John Grimes Saga Books with To the Galactic Rim, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
First Command
First Command continues the Publication Order of John Grimes Saga Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Galactic Courier
Galactic Courier continues the Publication Order of John Grimes Saga Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ride the Star Winds
Ride the Star Winds continues the Publication Order of John Grimes Saga Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Upon a Sea of Stars
Upon a Sea of Stars continues the Publication Order of John Grimes Saga Books story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bring Back Yesterday
Bring Back Yesterday continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Hamelin Plague
The Hamelin Plague continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Coils of Time
The Coils of Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Glory Planet
Glory Planet continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Alternate Martians
The Alternate Martians continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Sea Beasts
The Sea Beasts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
When the Dream Dies
When the Dream Dies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Frontier of the Dark
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Frontier of the Dark, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Kelly Country
Kelly Country is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Giant Killer
A gripping mystery unfolds in Giant Killer as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases A. Bertram Chandler's mastery of suspense.
Wet Paint
Wet Paint is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Raiders of the Solar Frontier
Raiders of the Solar Frontier is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Beyond the Galactic Rim
Beyond the Galactic Rim is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Hard Way Up
The Hard Way Up continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Up to the Sky in Ships
Up to the Sky in Ships is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Astounding Science Fiction, February 1946
Astounding Science Fiction, February 1946 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Fall 1950
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Fall 1950, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Science Fiction Vol. 9 No. 25
Science Fiction Vol. 9 No. 25 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
The Waters Under the Earth
The Waters Under the Earth continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1959
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1959 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Great Short Novels of Science Fiction
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Great Short Novels of Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
SF Authors' Choice 2
SF Authors' Choice 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of A. Bertram Chandler have come to expect.
Galaxy Magazine, March 1971
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Galaxy Magazine, March 1971, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
The Astounding-Analog Reader, Book Two
The Astounding-Analog Reader, Book Two continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Other Worlds
Other Worlds continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Australian Science Fiction
The Best Australian Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Worst Contact
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Worst Contact, another outstanding contribution from A. Bertram Chandler.
Out of this World Adventures, July 1950
Out of this World Adventures, July 1950 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with A. Bertram Chandler's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is A. Bertram Chandler?
A. Bertram Chandler is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 67 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books, Publication Order of Derek Calver Adventures Books, Publication Order of Grimes in the Rim World Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best A. Bertram Chandler series to start with?
For readers new to A. Bertram Chandler's work, the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 15 books. Begin with Rendezvous on a Lost World to start from the very beginning.
How many books has A. Bertram Chandler written?
A. Bertram Chandler has written over 67 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read A. Bertram Chandler books in order?
Yes, reading A. Bertram Chandler's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does A. Bertram Chandler write in?
A. Bertram Chandler writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 67 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are A. Bertram Chandler's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of A. Bertram Chandler's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is A. Bertram Chandler's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, A. Bertram Chandler's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Commander Grimes Books series. The first book, Rendezvous on a Lost World, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.