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ⓘ About Edward M. Lerner
About Edward M. Lerner Edward M. Lerner writes science fiction, techno-thrillers, and books that explain science in an easy-to-understand way. By 2023, he had written 25 books, including 13 on his own, 5 with Larry Niven, and several collections of shorter works. Many of his stories first appeared in well-known magazines like Analog and The Grantville Gazette. One of his short works, Grandpa?, was turned into a film that won an award at a sci-fi convention. Lerner has a talent for creating characters that feel real and stories that pull readers in. His writing keeps people hooked with smart ideas and fast-moving plots. Whether working alone or with others, he makes complex science feel exciting and approachable.
All Book Series by Edward M. Lerner
Fate of Worlds
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2012 Co-authored · Larry Niven
Countdown to Armageddon / A Stranger in Paradise
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, March 2001
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2001
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edward M. Lerner?
About Edward M. Lerner Edward M. Lerner writes science fiction, techno-thrillers, and books that explain science in an easy-to-understand way. By 2023, he had written 25 books, including 13 on his own, 5 with Larry Niven, and several collections of shorter works.
Which Edward M. Lerner series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Ringworld series, the earliest of Edward M. Lerner's multi-book series: it opens with Ringworld (1970) and runs to 5 books across 1970–2012, ending with Fate of Worlds (2012). Edward M. Lerner's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Edward M. Lerner written?
Edward M. Lerner has 42 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1970 and 2024. 19 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the InterstellarNet: Enigma series with 6 books — and 23 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Edward M. Lerner's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Edward M. Lerner's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Ringworld (1970–2012, 5 books), Ringworld Prequel / Fleet of the Worlds (2007–2012, 5 books) and InterstellarNet (2010–2023, 3 books), plus 1 more.
How are Edward M. Lerner's books organised into series?
This guide splits Edward M. Lerner's 42 books into 4 named series and 23 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: InterstellarNet: Enigma (6 books, 2015); Ringworld Prequel / Fleet of the Worlds (5 books, 2007–2012); Ringworld (5 books, 1970–2012); InterstellarNet (3 books, 2010–2023).