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Henry H. Beam Piper

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 51 Books

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51
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Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books
Start with: Little Fuzzy (1962)
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Publication Order of Paratime Police Books
Start with: He Walked Around the Horses (1948)
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Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books
Start with: Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen (1965)

About Henry H. Beam Piper

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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series, Henry H. Beam Piper 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 Henry H. Beam Piper

Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books
4 books 1962–1984
1

Little Fuzzy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books with Little Fuzzy, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1962
2

Fuzzy Sapiens / The Other Human Race

Fuzzy Sapiens / The Other Human Race continues the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
3

The Adventures of Little Fuzzy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books with The Adventures of Little Fuzzy, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1983
4

Fuzzies and Other People

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books with Fuzzies and Other People, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1984
Publication Order of Paratime Police Books
7 books 1948–2016
1

He Walked Around the Horses

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Paratime Police Books with He Walked Around the Horses, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1948
2

Police Operation

The investigation intensifies in Police Operation, as this installment of the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Henry H. Beam Piper's creation.

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1948
3

Last Enemy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Paratime Police Books with Last Enemy, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1950
4

Temple Trouble

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Paratime Police Books with Temple Trouble, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1951
5

Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen

Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1965
6

Paratime! Collected Paratime Stories

Paratime! Collected Paratime Stories continues the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
7

Tales of Paratime

Tales of Paratime is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Paratime Police Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books
1 books 1965–1965
1

Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen

Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lord Kalvan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1965
Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books
7 books 1952–1981
1

Ullr Uprising

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books with Ullr Uprising, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1952
2

Four Day Planet

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books with Four Day Planet, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1961
3

Naudsonce

Naudsonce is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1962
4

Junkyard Planet / The Cosmic Computer

Junkyard Planet / The Cosmic Computer continues the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1963
5

Space Viking

Space Viking is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1963
6

Federation

Federation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1981
7

Empire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Terro-Human Future History Books with Empire, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1981
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
3 books 1953–2022
1

Murder in the Gunroom

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in the Gunroom as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Henry H. Beam Piper's mastery of suspense.

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1953
2

A Planet for Texans

A Planet for Texans continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1957
3

The Cosmic Computer

The Cosmic Computer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
11 books 1947–2008
1

Time and Time Again

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Time and Time Again, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1947
2

Rebel Raider

Rebel Raider continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1950
3

Day of the Moron

Day of the Moron is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1951
4

Operation R.S.V.P

Operation R.S.V.P continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1951
5

Null-ABC

Null-ABC is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1953
6

The Edge Of The Knife

The Edge Of The Knife continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1957
7

Omnilingual

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Omnilingual, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1957
8

The Keeper

The Keeper continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1957
9

Hunter Patrol

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Hunter Patrol, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1959
10

Oomphel in the Sky

Oomphel in the Sky continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1960
11

A Slave Is a Slave

A Slave Is a Slave continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
Publication Order of Collections
9 books 1947–2013
1

The Other Worlds of H. Beam Piper

The Other Worlds of H. Beam Piper continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1947
2

Graveyard of Dreams: Science Fiction Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Graveyard of Dreams: Science Fiction Stories, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1958
3

Crossroads of Destiny

Crossroads of Destiny continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1959
4

Flight from Tomorrow

Flight from Tomorrow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2006
5

Naudsonce and Other Science Fiction by H. Beam Piper, Adventure

Naudsonce and Other Science Fiction by H. Beam Piper, Adventure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2006
6

Time and Time Again and Other SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Time and Time Again and Other SF, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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2007
7

Ministry Of Disturbance And Other Stories

Ministry Of Disturbance And Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2007
8

Omnilingual and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Omnilingual and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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2009
9

Federation and Empire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Federation and Empire, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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2013
Publication Order of Anthologies
9 books 1964–2011
1

Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964

Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1964
2

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow..., another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1974
3

The Best of Astounding

The Best of Astounding continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1979
4

The Worlds of H. Beam Piper

The Worlds of H. Beam Piper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1983
5

Robert Adams' Book of Alternate Worlds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Robert Adams' Book of Alternate Worlds, another outstanding contribution from Henry H. Beam Piper.

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1987
6

The Amis Story Anthology

The Amis Story Anthology is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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1992
7

The World Turned Upside Down

The World Turned Upside Down continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Henry H. Beam Piper's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
8

Time Crime & Fourteen Other SciFi Classics from the 30's to the 60's

The investigation intensifies in Time Crime & Fourteen Other SciFi Classics from the 30's to the 60's, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Henry H. Beam Piper's creation.

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2009
9

Dream Stories: Five Short Science Fiction Novels About Dreams

Dream Stories: Five Short Science Fiction Novels About Dreams is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Henry H. Beam Piper have come to expect.

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2011

? Frequently Asked Questions

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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

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

For readers new to Henry H. Beam Piper's work, the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 4 books. Begin with Little Fuzzy to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Henry H. Beam Piper written?

Henry H. Beam Piper has written over 51 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Henry H. Beam Piper books in order?

Yes, reading Henry H. Beam Piper'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 Henry H. Beam Piper write in?

Henry H. Beam Piper writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 51 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Henry H. Beam Piper's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Henry H. Beam Piper'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 Henry H. Beam Piper's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Henry H. Beam Piper's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books series. The first book, Little Fuzzy, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.