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ⓘ About Derek Künsken
Derek Kunsken is a best selling science fiction author best known for writing the “Quantum Evolution” series of novels. The author was born in Coburg, Canada in 1971 and as a teenager he went to the University of Guelph. He would later attend McMaster University where he graduated with a masters in molecular biology. But he left everything behind and went to Honduras where he worked with street children for several years. After he returned to Canada, he worked a range of jobs finally ending up in diplomatic postings in Cuba and Colombia. In 2006, he made his science fiction debut with the short story “Tidal Maneuvers” after which he became a regular contributor of short stories to magazines. In 2012, he was the winner of the Asimov’s Reader Poll for his work “The Way of the Needle.
All Book Series by Derek Künsken
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2009
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction
Book 11 of 19 · published 2018
Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eighteen
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2026
The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 10
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Derek Künsken?
Derek Kunsken is a best selling science fiction author best known for writing the “Quantum Evolution” series of novels. The author was born in Coburg, Canada in 1971 and as a teenager he went to the University of Guelph. He would later attend McMaster University where he graduated with a masters in molecular biology.
Which Derek Künsken series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Quantum Evolution series, the earliest of Derek Künsken's multi-book series: it opens with The Quantum Magician (2018) and runs to 4 books across 2018–2026, ending with The Quantum Dawn (2026).
How many books has Derek Künsken written?
Derek Künsken has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2026. 25 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being The Quantum Evolution series with 4 books — and 8 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Derek Künsken's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Derek Künsken's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Quantum Evolution (2018–2026, 4 books) and Venus Ascendant (2020–2023, 2 books).
How are Derek Künsken's books organised into series?
This guide splits Derek Künsken's 33 books into 3 named series and 8 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Quantum Evolution (4 books, 2018–2026); Venus Ascendant (2 books, 2020–2023); Best Horror of the Year (19 books, 2009–2026).