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ⓘ About James S.A. Corey
James S A Corey is actually a pseudonym formed from the names of two prolific writers namely Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham. It is the pen name that they use in many collaborative science fiction novels that they have worked on from the year 2011 to date. The first and last names, James and Corey are derived from Abrahams’ and Franck’s’ middle names while the initials S.A. are based on the names of Abraham’s’ daughter. The novels belong to the science fiction type and are set in the future. Daniel Abraham is an award winning science fiction writer who was born in November 1969. He currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ty Franck hails from Portland, Oregon and is also currently based in New Mexico. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, James S.A. Corey 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 James S.A. Corey
Honor Among Thieves
Honor Among Thieves is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Mercy of Gods
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Captive's War Books with The Mercy of Gods, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Livesuit
Livesuit continues the Publication Order of The Captive's War Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Faith of Beasts
The Faith of Beasts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Captive's War Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Expanse #1
The Expanse #1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Limited Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Expanse #2
The Expanse #2 continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Limited Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Butcher of Anderson Station, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Leviathan Wakes
Leviathan Wakes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Gods of Risk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Gods of Risk, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Caliban's War
Conflict and courage define Caliban's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series by James S.A. Corey that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Drive
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Drive, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Abaddon's Gate
Abaddon's Gate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Churn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Churn, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Cibola Burn
Cibola Burn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Nemesis Games
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Nemesis Games, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Vital Abyss
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Vital Abyss, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Babylon's Ashes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Babylon's Ashes, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Strange Dogs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Strange Dogs, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Persepolis Rising
Persepolis Rising is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Tiamat's Wrath
Tiamat's Wrath continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Flight of the Cassandra
The Last Flight of the Cassandra continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Auberon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Auberon, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Leviathan Falls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Leviathan Falls, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Sins of Our Fathers
The Sins of Our Fathers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection)
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection) continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Drive
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Drive, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Churn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Churn, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Butcher of Anderson Station, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Leviathan Wakes
Leviathan Wakes is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Last Flight of the Cassandra
The Last Flight of the Cassandra continues the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Caliban's War
Conflict and courage define Caliban's War, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series by James S.A. Corey that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Gods of Risk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Gods of Risk, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Abaddon's Gate
Abaddon's Gate is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Vital Abyss
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with The Vital Abyss, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Cibola Burn
Cibola Burn is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Nemesis Games
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Nemesis Games, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Babylon's Ashes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Babylon's Ashes, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Strange Dogs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Strange Dogs, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Persepolis Rising
Persepolis Rising is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Auberon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Auberon, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Tiamat's Wrath
Tiamat's Wrath continues the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Leviathan Falls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books with Leviathan Falls, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Sins of Our Fathers
The Sins of Our Fathers is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection)
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection) continues the Chronological Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
James Holden
James Holden continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Origins Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Naomi Nagata
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Origins Books with Naomi Nagata, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Alex Kamal
Alex Kamal continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Origins Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Amos Burton
Amos Burton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Origins Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Expanse: Origins Complete Collection
The Expanse: Origins Complete Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Origins Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Leviathan Wakes
Leviathan Wakes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Caliban's War
Conflict and courage define Caliban's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Expanse Books series by James S.A. Corey that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Abaddon's Gate
Abaddon's Gate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Cibola Burn
Cibola Burn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Nemesis Games
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Books with Nemesis Games, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Babylon's Ashes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Books with Babylon's Ashes, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Persepolis Rising
Persepolis Rising is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Tiamat's Wrath
Tiamat's Wrath continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Books story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Leviathan Falls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Books with Leviathan Falls, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Butcher of Anderson Station, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Gods of Risk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Gods of Risk, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Drive
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Drive, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Churn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Churn, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Vital Abyss
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Vital Abyss, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Strange Dogs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Strange Dogs, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Last Flight of the Cassandra
The Last Flight of the Cassandra continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Auberon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Auberon, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Sins of Our Fathers
The Sins of Our Fathers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection)
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection) continues the Publication Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Drive
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Drive, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Churn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Churn, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Butcher of Anderson Station, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Last Flight of the Cassandra
The Last Flight of the Cassandra continues the Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gods of Risk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Gods of Risk, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Vital Abyss
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with The Vital Abyss, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Strange Dogs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Strange Dogs, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Auberon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas with Auberon, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
The Sins of Our Fathers
The Sins of Our Fathers is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection)
Memory's Legion (Novella Collection) continues the Chronological Order of The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rates of Change
Rates of Change is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
The Hunger After You're Fed
The Hunger After You're Fed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of James S.A. Corey have come to expect.
How It Unfolds
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Far Reaches Collection Books with How It Unfolds, another outstanding contribution from James S.A. Corey.
Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014
Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novellas 2015
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novellas 2015 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with James S.A. Corey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James S.A. Corey?
James S.A. Corey is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 83 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion Books, Publication Order of The Captive's War Books, Publication Order of The Expanse Limited Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best James S.A. Corey series to start with?
For readers new to James S.A. Corey's work, the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 19 books. Begin with The Butcher of Anderson Station to start from the very beginning.
How many books has James S.A. Corey written?
James S.A. Corey has written over 83 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read James S.A. Corey books in order?
Yes, reading James S.A. Corey'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 James S.A. Corey write in?
James S.A. Corey writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 83 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are James S.A. Corey's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of James S.A. Corey'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 James S.A. Corey's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, James S.A. Corey's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Books series. The first book, The Butcher of Anderson Station, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.