📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books Best for beginners - Start with "Little Fuzzy" (1962)
Publication Order of Paratime Police Books Popular choice - Start with "He Walked Around the Horses" (1948)
Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books Popular choice - Start with "Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen" (1965)
Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books Popular choice - Start with "Ullr Uprising" (1952)

About the Author

Henry Beam Piper mystery, thriller, fantasy and science fiction author from the US who penned a ton of novels and short stories. He is best known as the author of the “Paratime and Terro-Human Future History” series of short stories. While he has been called Horace Beam Piper in several sources, he typically wrote his novels as H. Beam Piper. The author could have been responsible for creating much of the confusion surrounding his name. “Time and Time Again” was the first short story that Henry ever published. The story was featured in “Astounding Science Fiction” and would also get an adaptation that was aired on “Dimension X,’ then a very popular radio program. In his earlier years, he published short stories for the most part before he got into novel writing in the early sixties. In the. Henry H. Beam Piper is the author of over 51 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Henry H. Beam Piper has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books

4 books
  • Little Fuzzy In 'Little Fuzzy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books saga.
    (1962) ⭐ Start here
  • Fuzzy Sapiens / The Other Human Race 'Fuzzy Sapiens / The Other Human Race' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (1964) ⭐ Start here
  • The Adventures of Little Fuzzy In 'The Adventures of Little Fuzzy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Fuzzies and Other People In 'Fuzzies and Other People', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books saga.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Paratime Police Books

7 books
  • He Walked Around the Horses 'He Walked Around the Horses' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (1948)
  • Police Operation 'Police Operation' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1948)
  • Last Enemy Join the adventure in 'Last Enemy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1950)
  • Temple Trouble The Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series continues with 'Temple Trouble', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1951)
  • Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen Experience the magic of 'Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Paratime Police Books universe.
    (1965)
  • Paratime! Collected Paratime Stories Join the adventure in 'Paratime! Collected Paratime Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (2009)
  • Tales of Paratime Experience the magic of 'Tales of Paratime' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Paratime Police Books universe.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books

1 books
  • Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen Experience the magic of 'Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books universe.
    (1965)

Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books

7 books
  • Ullr Uprising Join the adventure in 'Ullr Uprising' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1952)
  • Four Day Planet Experience the magic of 'Four Day Planet' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books universe.
    (1961)
  • Naudsonce The Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series continues with 'Naudsonce', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1962)
  • Junkyard Planet / The Cosmic Computer In 'Junkyard Planet / The Cosmic Computer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books saga.
    (1963)
  • Space Viking Experience the magic of 'Space Viking' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books universe.
    (1963)
  • Federation The Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series continues with 'Federation', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1981)
  • Empire In 'Empire', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books saga.
    (1981)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books
  • Murder in the Gunroom In 'Murder in the Gunroom', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1953)
  • A Planet for Texans In 'A Planet for Texans', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1957)
  • The Cosmic Computer In 'The Cosmic Computer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

11 books
  • Time and Time Again In 'Time and Time Again', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1947)
  • Rebel Raider In 'Rebel Raider', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1950)
  • Day of the Moron Join the adventure in 'Day of the Moron' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1951)
  • Operation R.S.V.P Join the adventure in 'Operation R.S.V.P' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1951)
  • Null-ABC Experience the magic of 'Null-ABC' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1953)
  • The Edge Of The Knife Experience the magic of 'The Edge Of The Knife' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1957)
  • Omnilingual Experience the magic of 'Omnilingual' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1957)
  • The Keeper In 'The Keeper', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1957)
  • Hunter Patrol In 'Hunter Patrol', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1959)
  • Oomphel in the Sky In 'Oomphel in the Sky', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1960)
  • A Slave Is a Slave The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'A Slave Is a Slave', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Collections

9 books
  • The Other Worlds of H. Beam Piper Experience the magic of 'The Other Worlds of H. Beam Piper' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1947)
  • Graveyard of Dreams: Science Fiction Stories The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Graveyard of Dreams: Science Fiction Stories', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1958)
  • Crossroads of Destiny Experience the magic of 'Crossroads of Destiny' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1959)
  • Flight from Tomorrow 'Flight from Tomorrow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (2006)
  • Naudsonce and Other Science Fiction by H. Beam Piper, Adventure Experience the magic of 'Naudsonce and Other Science Fiction by H. Beam Piper, Adventure' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (2006)
  • Time and Time Again and Other SF Experience the magic of 'Time and Time Again and Other SF' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (2007)
  • Ministry Of Disturbance And Other Stories 'Ministry Of Disturbance And Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (2007)
  • Omnilingual and Other Stories The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Omnilingual and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (2009)
  • Federation and Empire Experience the magic of 'Federation and Empire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Anthologies

9 books
  • Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964 In 'Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1964)
  • Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow... 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (1974)
  • The Best of Astounding Experience the magic of 'The Best of Astounding' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1979)
  • The Worlds of H. Beam Piper 'The Worlds of H. Beam Piper' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Henry H. Beam Piper has created.
    (1983)
  • Robert Adams' Book of Alternate Worlds Join the adventure in 'Robert Adams' Book of Alternate Worlds' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1987)
  • The Amis Story Anthology The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Amis Story Anthology', another thrilling entry from Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (1992)
  • The World Turned Upside Down Experience the magic of 'The World Turned Upside Down' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2005)
  • Time Crime & Fourteen Other SciFi Classics from the 30's to the 60's 'Time Crime & Fourteen Other SciFi Classics from the 30's to the 60's' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Henry H. Beam Piper.
    (2009)
  • Dream Stories: Five Short Science Fiction Novels About Dreams In 'Dream Stories: Five Short Science Fiction Novels About Dreams', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2011)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Henry H. Beam Piper?

Henry H. Beam Piper is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 51 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books, Publication Order of Paratime Police Books, Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Henry H. Beam Piper book series to start with?

For readers new to Henry H. Beam Piper's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 4 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Henry H. Beam Piper's writing.

Q: How many books has Henry H. Beam Piper written?

Henry H. Beam Piper has written over 51 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.