Jim C. Hines
12
Book Series
104
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
Best for beginners - Start with "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1" (1985)
Publication Order of Princess Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Stepsister Scheme" (2008)
Publication Order of The Faery Taile Project Books
Popular choice - Start with "Red's Tale / Lobo's Tale" (2008)
Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books
Popular choice - Start with "Libriomancer" (2012)
About the Author
+Biography According to Jim C. Hines, he isn’t that complicated a person. He was born in 1974. He wrote a couple of short stories before finally finding his footing as a renowned author of fantasy. Hines, who is married with two children and several pets, has won a Hugo Award. Jim C. Hines can trace his writing career all the way back to 1995. Like most authors, Hines had experimented with writing as a child. But it wasn’t until 1995 that he began making more of a concerted effort to succeed in publishing. The results were not exactly positive. The author accrued a discouraging number of rejections before finally getting his big break. Hines’ first notable success came in the form of ‘Blade of the Bunny’. Jim C. Hines is the author of over 104 books across 12 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jim C. Hines has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Jig the Goblin Books
4 books
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Goblin Quest 'Goblin Quest' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jig the Goblin Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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Goblin Hero In 'Goblin Hero', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jig the Goblin Books saga.(2007) ⭐ Start here
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Goblin War In 'Goblin War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jig the Goblin Books saga.(2008) ⭐ Start here
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Goblin Tales 'Goblin Tales' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jig the Goblin Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2011) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Princess Books
4 books
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The Stepsister Scheme In 'The Stepsister Scheme', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Princess Books saga.(2008)
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The Mermaid's Madness Experience the magic of 'The Mermaid's Madness' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Princess Books universe.(2009)
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Red Hood's Revenge The Publication Order of Princess Books series continues with 'Red Hood's Revenge', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2010)
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The Snow Queen's Shadow 'The Snow Queen's Shadow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Princess Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2011)
Publication Order of The Faery Taile Project Books
1 books
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Red's Tale / Lobo's Tale 'Red's Tale / Lobo's Tale' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Faery Taile Project Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2008)
Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books
6 books
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Libriomancer In 'Libriomancer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books saga.(2012)
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Codex Born Join the adventure in 'Codex Born' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2013)
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Unbound Experience the magic of 'Unbound' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books universe.(2015)
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Chupacabra's Song Join the adventure in 'Chupacabra's Song' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2015)
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Revisionary 'Revisionary' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2016)
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Imprinted In 'Imprinted', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Magic Ex Libris Books saga.(2018)
Publication Order of Fable Books
1 books
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Fable Experience the magic of 'Fable' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fable Books universe.(2015)
Publication Order of Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Books
3 books
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Terminal Alliance The Publication Order of Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Books series continues with 'Terminal Alliance', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2017)
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Terminal Uprising Experience the magic of 'Terminal Uprising' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Books universe.(2019)
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Terminal Peace Experience the magic of 'Terminal Peace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Books universe.(2022)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books
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Rise of the Spider Goddess Join the adventure in 'Rise of the Spider Goddess' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jim C. Hines.(2014)
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Tamora Carter: Goblin Queen The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Tamora Carter: Goblin Queen', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2020)
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Amelia Sand and the Silver Queens In 'Amelia Sand and the Silver Queens', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2023)
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Kitemaster 'Kitemaster' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2025)
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Slayers of Old In 'Slayers of Old', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2025)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books
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Goldfish Dreams Experience the magic of 'Goldfish Dreams' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2003)
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Kitemaster and Other Stories Join the adventure in 'Kitemaster and Other Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Jim C. Hines.(2011)
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Sister of the Hedge & Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Sister of the Hedge & Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2012)
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The Goblin Master's Grimoire 'The Goblin Master's Grimoire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2013)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books
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Invisible: Personal Essays on Representation in SF/F Experience the magic of 'Invisible: Personal Essays on Representation in SF/F' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2014)
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Invisible 2 Experience the magic of 'Invisible 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2015)
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Invisible 3 'Invisible 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2017)
Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books
12 books
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Unidentified Funny Objects 'Unidentified Funny Objects' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2012)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 2 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.(2013)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 3 'Unidentified Funny Objects 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2014)
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Funny Science Fiction In 'Funny Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.(2015)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 4 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 4', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.(2015)
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Funny Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'Funny Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2016)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 5 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 5', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.(2016)
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Funny Horror 'Funny Horror' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2017)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 6 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 6' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2017)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 7 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 7' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2018)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 8 'Unidentified Funny Objects 8' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2020)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 9 Experience the magic of 'Unidentified Funny Objects 9' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books universe.(2022)
Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
41 books
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(1985)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(1986)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 The Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series continues with 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(1987)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(1988)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 The Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series continues with 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(1989)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(1990)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(1991)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(1992)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(1993)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(1994)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(1995)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(1996)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(1997)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(1998)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(1999)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2000)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2001)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2002)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2002)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2004)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2005)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2006)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2007)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2008)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2009)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 The Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series continues with 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2010)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2011)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 The Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series continues with 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28', another thrilling entry from Jim C. Hines.(2012)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2013)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2014)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2015)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2016)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2017)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2018)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35 Experience the magic of 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books universe.(2019)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2020)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2021)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2022)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2023)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40 In 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books saga.(2024)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41 Join the adventure in 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series by Jim C. Hines.(2025)
Publication Order of Anthologies
20 books
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The Book of All Flesh Join the adventure in 'The Book of All Flesh' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2001)
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The Book of More Flesh In 'The Book of More Flesh', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2002)
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Modern Magic 'Modern Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2005)
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Bash Down the Door and Slice Open the Badguy Join the adventure in 'Bash Down the Door and Slice Open the Badguy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2007)
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Prime Codex Experience the magic of 'Prime Codex' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2007)
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Magic in the Mirrorstone 'Magic in the Mirrorstone' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2008)
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Misspelled 'Misspelled' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2008)
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Time in a Bottle, Volume 1 In 'Time in a Bottle, Volume 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
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Happily Ever After 'Happily Ever After' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2011)
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When the Hero Comes Home Join the adventure in 'When the Hero Comes Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2011)
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When the Villain Comes Home Join the adventure in 'When the Villain Comes Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2012)
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The Modern Fae's Guide to Surviving Humanity 'The Modern Fae's Guide to Surviving Humanity' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2012)
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Clarkesworld: Year Three In 'Clarkesworld: Year Three', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2013)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 2 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2013)
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Speculative Fiction 2013 Join the adventure in 'Speculative Fiction 2013' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2014)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 3 'Unidentified Funny Objects 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jim C. Hines has created.(2014)
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The Death of All Things In 'The Death of All Things', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2017)
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Unidentified Funny Objects 6 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 6' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2017)
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Robots vs. Fairies Experience the magic of 'Robots vs. Fairies' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2018)
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Uncanny Magazine Issue 69: March/April 2026 Join the adventure in 'Uncanny Magazine Issue 69: March/April 2026' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jim C. Hines.(2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Jim C. Hines?
Jim C. Hines is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 104 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse Books, Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Jim C. Hines book series to start with?
For readers new to Jim C. Hines's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 41 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jim C. Hines's writing.
Q: How many books has Jim C. Hines written?
Jim C. Hines has written over 104 books across 12 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.