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ⓘ About Bill Napier
In the year 1963, he got his Bachelor of Science degree and then his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1966, both of which from the University of Glasgow. He spent most of his career as an astronomer at observatories in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Italy. Bill lives with his wife, dividing his time between penning novels and carrying out research with his colleagues in California and the UK. He also enjoys cooking, but he faces stiff competition from his kids and his wife. He is interested in the relationship between the Universe and life and is one of the leading authorities on the celestial hazard issue. He has co-authored three scientific books and around eighty research papers, all of which focuses on cosmology and comets.
All Book Series by Bill Napier
The Cosmic Serpent
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1982 Co-authored · Victor Clube
The Cosmic Winter
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1990 Co-authored · Victor Clube
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bill Napier?
In the year 1963, he got his Bachelor of Science degree and then his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1966, both of which from the University of Glasgow. He spent most of his career as an astronomer at observatories in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Italy. Bill lives with his wife, dividing his time between penning novels and carrying out research with his colleagues in California and the UK.
Which Bill Napier series should I start with?
Bill Napier's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Nemesis (1998).
How many books has Bill Napier written?
Bill Napier has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1982 and 2009. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Non-Fiction.
In what order should Bill Napier's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 8 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Bill Napier's books organised into series?
This guide splits Bill Napier's 8 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (5 books); Non-Fiction (3 books).