Allen M. Steele
9
Book Series
72
Total Books
š Where to Start?
Publication Order of Anthologies
Best for beginners - Start with "Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989" (1989)
Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "The Weight" (1995)
Publication Order of Coyote Books
Popular choice - Start with "Coyote" (2002)
Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "The Days Between" (2001)
About the Author
Allen M. Steele is an American author. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 19, 1958. He attended New England College and then the University of Missouri for his Master’s degree. Before he wrote fiction, he worked in journalism. He wrote for magazines and newspapers in a few different states. But science fiction would always be his passion, so he decided to leave to write sci-fi. He has been a space buff for all of his life. His interest in the subject has had a large influence on what he writes about. It has also allowed him to visit some unique places and events, such as a few different launches of the space shuttle from Kennedy Space Center. He has also been to the Johnson Space Center and flew the simulator of the shuttle cockpit there. He has always wanted to be a wri. Allen M. Steele is the author of over 72 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Allen M. Steele has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Near-Space Books
5 books
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Orbital Decay Join the adventure in 'Orbital Decay' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series by Allen M. Steele.(1989) ā Start here
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Clarke County, Space Join the adventure in 'Clarke County, Space' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series by Allen M. Steele.(1990) ā Start here
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Lunar Descent Experience the magic of 'Lunar Descent' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Near-Space Books universe.(1991) ā Start here
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Labyrinth of Night Join the adventure in 'Labyrinth of Night' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series by Allen M. Steele.(1992) ā Start here
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A King of Infinite Space 'A King of Infinite Space' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(1997) ā Start here
Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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The Weight 'The Weight' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(1995)
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Sex and Violence in Zero-G Experience the magic of 'Sex and Violence in Zero-G' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1999)
Publication Order of Coyote Books
8 books
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Coyote In 'Coyote', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books saga.(2002)
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Coyote Rising The Publication Order of Coyote Books series continues with 'Coyote Rising', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2004)
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Coyote Frontier In 'Coyote Frontier', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books saga.(2005)
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Spindrift Join the adventure in 'Spindrift' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Coyote Books series by Allen M. Steele.(2007)
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Galaxy Blues The Publication Order of Coyote Books series continues with 'Galaxy Blues', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2008)
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Coyote Horizon In 'Coyote Horizon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books saga.(2009)
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Coyote Destiny 'Coyote Destiny' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Coyote Books series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2010)
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Hex Join the adventure in 'Hex' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Coyote Books series by Allen M. Steele.(2011)
Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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The Days Between In 'The Days Between', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas saga.(2001)
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The River Horses Experience the magic of 'The River Horses' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2007)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
10 books
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The Jericho Interation Experience the magic of 'The Jericho Interation' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1994)
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The Tranquillity Alternative In 'The Tranquillity Alternative', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1996)
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OceanSpace Experience the magic of 'OceanSpace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2000)
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Chronospace Join the adventure in 'Chronospace' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Allen M. Steele.(2001)
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Where Angels Fear to Tread In 'Where Angels Fear to Tread', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2009)
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Apollo's Outcasts In 'Apollo's Outcasts', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2012)
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V-S Day Experience the magic of 'V-S Day' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2014)
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Time Loves a Hero 'Time Loves a Hero' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Allen M. Steele.(2015)
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Arkwright In 'Arkwright', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2016)
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Avengers of the Moon 'Avengers of the Moon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2017)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
6 books
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Rude Astronauts Join the adventure in 'Rude Astronauts' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Allen M. Steele.(1993)
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All-American Alien Boy In 'All-American Alien Boy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1996)
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American Beauty Join the adventure in 'American Beauty' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Allen M. Steele.(2003)
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The Last Science Fiction Writer Join the adventure in 'The Last Science Fiction Writer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Allen M. Steele.(2008)
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Tales of Time and Space In 'Tales of Time and Space', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2015)
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The Doppler Effect and Other Stories 'The Doppler Effect and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2017)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
9 books
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The Death of Captain Future (in Asimov's) In 'The Death of Captain Future (in Asimov's)', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Allen M. Steele.(1995)
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The Good Rat In 'The Good Rat', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1995)
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Zwarte Pietās Tale (in Analog) In 'Zwarte Pietās Tale (in Analog)', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1998)
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Agape Among the Robots 'Agape Among the Robots' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2000)
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Stealing Alabama 'Stealing Alabama' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2001)
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The Emperor of Mars The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Emperor of Mars', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2010)
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Angel of Europa Experience the magic of 'Angel of Europa' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2011)
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Escape From Earth Experience the magic of 'Escape From Earth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2014)
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Sanctuary The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Sanctuary', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2017)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books
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Primary Ignition Join the adventure in 'Primary Ignition' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Allen M. Steele.(2003)
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The Hard Stuff Experience the magic of 'The Hard Stuff' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2007)
Publication Order of Anthologies
28 books
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Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989 Experience the magic of 'Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1989)
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Isaac Asimov's Mars Experience the magic of 'Isaac Asimov's Mars' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1991)
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Asimov's Science Fiction, October 1995 Join the adventure in 'Asimov's Science Fiction, October 1995' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(1995)
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Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction Experience the magic of 'Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1998)
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Analog, December 1998 Experience the magic of 'Analog, December 1998' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1998)
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We Could Do Worse: A Millennial Collection of Alternate Histories 'We Could Do Worse: A Millennial Collection of Alternate Histories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(1999)
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The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15 In 'The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2002)
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Witpunk 'Witpunk' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2003)
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The Hard SF Renaissance 'The Hard SF Renaissance' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2003)
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Future Washington Join the adventure in 'Future Washington' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2005)
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Escape from Earth The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Escape from Earth', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2006)
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The Space Opera Renaissance Experience the magic of 'The Space Opera Renaissance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2006)
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Asimovās Science Fiction Magazine, February 2008 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Asimovās Science Fiction Magazine, February 2008', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2008)
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Enter a Future: Fantastic Tales from Asimov's Science Fiction In 'Enter a Future: Fantastic Tales from Asimov's Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
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Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010 Join the adventure in 'Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2010)
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The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3 In 'The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2011)
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Timeless Time Travel Tales Join the adventure in 'Timeless Time Travel Tales' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2012)
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The Mammoth Book of SF Wars In 'The Mammoth Book of SF Wars', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2012)
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The Year's Top Short SF Novels 2 In 'The Year's Top Short SF Novels 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2012)
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Impossible Futures In 'Impossible Futures', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2013)
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The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6 Join the adventure in 'The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2014)
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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2014)
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The Complete Guide to Writing for Young Adults, Volume 1 Join the adventure in 'The Complete Guide to Writing for Young Adults, Volume 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2014)
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Visions of the Future 'Visions of the Future' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2015)
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Bridging Infinity 'Bridging Infinity' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Allen M. Steele has created.(2016)
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Little Green MenāAttack! Experience the magic of 'Little Green MenāAttack!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2017)
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Release the Virgins The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Release the Virgins', another thrilling entry from Allen M. Steele.(2019)
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Across the Universe Join the adventure in 'Across the Universe' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele.(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Allen M. Steele?
Allen M. Steele is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Near-Space Books, Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Coyote Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Allen M. Steele book series to start with?
For readers new to Allen M. Steele's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 28 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Allen M. Steele's writing.
Q: How many books has Allen M. Steele written?
Allen M. Steele has written over 72 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.