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ⓘ About Allen M. Steele
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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Allen M. Steele 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 Allen M. Steele
Orbital Decay
Orbital Decay continues the Publication Order of Near-Space Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Clarke County, Space
Clarke County, Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Lunar Descent
Lunar Descent continues the Publication Order of Near-Space Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Labyrinth of Night
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Near-Space Books with Labyrinth of Night, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
A King of Infinite Space
A King of Infinite Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Near-Space Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Weight
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas with The Weight, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Sex and Violence in Zero-G
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Near-Space Short Stories/Novellas with Sex and Violence in Zero-G, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Coyote
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coyote Books with Coyote, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Coyote Rising
Coyote Rising is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Coyote Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Coyote Frontier
Coyote Frontier continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Spindrift
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coyote Books with Spindrift, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Galaxy Blues
Galaxy Blues continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Coyote Horizon
Coyote Horizon continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Coyote Destiny
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coyote Books with Coyote Destiny, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Hex
Hex continues the Publication Order of Coyote Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Days Between
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas with The Days Between, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The River Horses
The River Horses continues the Publication Order of Coyote Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Jericho Interation
The Jericho Interation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Tranquillity Alternative
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tranquillity Alternative, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
OceanSpace
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with OceanSpace, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Chronospace
Chronospace is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Where Angels Fear to Tread, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Apollo's Outcasts
Apollo's Outcasts continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
V-S Day
V-S Day continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Time Loves a Hero
Time Loves a Hero explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Allen M. Steele.
Arkwright
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Arkwright, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Avengers of the Moon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Avengers of the Moon, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Rude Astronauts
Rude Astronauts continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
All-American Alien Boy
All-American Alien Boy continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
American Beauty
American Beauty is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Last Science Fiction Writer
The Last Science Fiction Writer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Tales of Time and Space
Tales of Time and Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Doppler Effect and Other Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Doppler Effect and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Death of Captain Future (in Asimov's)
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Death of Captain Future (in Asimov's) as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Allen M. Steele's mastery of suspense.
The Good Rat
The Good Rat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Zwarte Piet’s Tale (in Analog)
Conflict and courage define Zwarte Piet’s Tale (in Analog), an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Allen M. Steele that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Agape Among the Robots
Agape Among the Robots continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Stealing Alabama
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Stealing Alabama, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Emperor of Mars
The Emperor of Mars continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Angel of Europa
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Angel of Europa, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Escape From Earth
Escape From Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Primary Ignition
Primary Ignition continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Hard Stuff
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Hard Stuff, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Isaac Asimov's Mars
Isaac Asimov's Mars is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Asimov's Science Fiction, October 1995
Asimov's Science Fiction, October 1995 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Analog, December 1998
Analog, December 1998 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
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, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Witpunk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Witpunk, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Hard SF Renaissance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Hard SF Renaissance, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Future Washington
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Future Washington, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Escape from Earth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Escape from Earth, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Space Opera Renaissance
The Space Opera Renaissance continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, February 2008
Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, February 2008 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Enter a Future: Fantastic Tales from Asimov's Science Fiction
Enter a Future: Fantastic Tales from Asimov's Science Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010
Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Timeless Time Travel Tales
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Timeless Time Travel Tales, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Mammoth Book of SF Wars
Conflict and courage define The Mammoth Book of SF Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Allen M. Steele that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Year's Top Short SF Novels 2
The Year's Top Short SF Novels 2 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Impossible Futures
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Impossible Futures, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Complete Guide to Writing for Young Adults, Volume 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Complete Guide to Writing for Young Adults, Volume 1, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Visions of the Future
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Visions of the Future, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Bridging Infinity
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bridging Infinity, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Little Green Men—Attack!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Little Green Men—Attack!, another outstanding contribution from Allen M. Steele.
Release the Virgins
Release the Virgins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Allen M. Steele have come to expect.
Across the Universe
Across the Universe continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Allen M. Steele's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Allen M. Steele series to start with?
For readers new to Allen M. Steele's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 28 books. Begin with Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Allen M. Steele written?
Allen M. Steele has written over 72 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Allen M. Steele books in order?
Yes, reading Allen M. Steele'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 Allen M. Steele write in?
Allen M. Steele writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 72 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Allen M. Steele's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Allen M. Steele'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 Allen M. Steele's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Allen M. Steele's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.