📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Cat Books Best for beginners - Start with "Psion" (1982)
Publication Order of Heaven Chronicles Books Popular choice - Start with "Outcasts of Heaven Belt" (1978)
Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books Popular choice - Start with "The Snow Queen" (1980)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Return of the Jedi: The Storybook Based on the Movie" (1983)

About the Author

Jerusha is a police inspector in Tiamat whose primary duty is to protect the Hegemony by ensuring that unauthorized technology is not created. Hegemony is a consortium of planets that connect to their member planets using leftover empire technology. Thanks to small black holes, members of the Hegemony can instantaneously travel to their member planets. However, technology comes with its downsides and Jerusha works to Tiamet is a member of the Hegemony. The planet has a unique solar phenomenon, which makes it accessible for 150 of every 300 years. Tiamet is an essential component of the Hegemonic since it is the only source of water of life. For this reason, Tiamet is prevented from establishing a technology base that could hinder the flow of this water that retards ageing. This book follow. Joan Vinge is the author of over 33 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Cat Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joan Vinge has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Cat Books

3 books
  • Psion The Publication Order of Cat Books series continues with 'Psion', another thrilling entry from Joan Vinge.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Catspaw Join the adventure in 'Catspaw' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Cat Books series by Joan Vinge.
    (1988) ⭐ Start here
  • Dreamfall 'Dreamfall' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cat Books series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Heaven Chronicles Books

2 books
  • Outcasts of Heaven Belt Experience the magic of 'Outcasts of Heaven Belt' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Heaven Chronicles Books universe.
    (1978)
  • Legacy Join the adventure in 'Legacy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Heaven Chronicles Books series by Joan Vinge.
    (1980)

Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books

4 books
  • The Snow Queen Experience the magic of 'The Snow Queen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books universe.
    (1980)
  • World's End The Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books series continues with 'World's End', another thrilling entry from Joan Vinge.
    (1984)
  • The Summer Queen Join the adventure in 'The Summer Queen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books series by Joan Vinge.
    (1991)
  • Tangled Up in Blue The Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books series continues with 'Tangled Up in Blue', another thrilling entry from Joan Vinge.
    (2000)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

12 books
  • Return of the Jedi: The Storybook Based on the Movie Experience the magic of 'Return of the Jedi: The Storybook Based on the Movie' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1983)
  • Tarzan, King of Apes In 'Tarzan, King of Apes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1983)
  • The Dune Storybook 'The Dune Storybook' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1984)
  • Ladyhawke 'Ladyhawke' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1985)
  • Return to Oz Experience the magic of 'Return to Oz' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1985)
  • Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome', another thrilling entry from Joan Vinge.
    (1985)
  • Santa Claus the Movie Storybook In 'Santa Claus the Movie Storybook', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1985)
  • Willow The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Willow', another thrilling entry from Joan Vinge.
    (1988)
  • Lost in Space Novelization 'Lost in Space Novelization' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1998)
  • Cowboys and Aliens 'Cowboys and Aliens' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (2011)
  • 47 Ronin In '47 Ronin', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2012)
  • Ladysmith Experience the magic of 'Ladysmith' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

3 books
  • Eyes of Amber and Other Stories In 'Eyes of Amber and Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1977)
  • Fireship 'Fireship' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1978)
  • Phoenix in the Ashes In 'Phoenix in the Ashes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1985)

Publication Order of Anthologies

9 books
  • The Crystal Ship In 'The Crystal Ship', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1976)
  • The Eye of the Heron and Other Stories Join the adventure in 'The Eye of the Heron and Other Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (1978)
  • Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World Join the adventure in 'Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (1982)
  • Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own In 'Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1983)
  • Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton 'Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Vinge has created.
    (1985)
  • Fifteenth Annual Collection Join the adventure in 'Fifteenth Annual Collection' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (2002)
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection Epic fantasy awaits in 'Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (2003)
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection Epic fantasy awaits in 'Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (2004)
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection Epic fantasy awaits in 'Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Vinge.
    (2006)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Joan Vinge?

Joan Vinge is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 33 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cat Books, Publication Order of Heaven Chronicles Books, Publication Order of Snow Queen Cycle Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Joan Vinge book series to start with?

For readers new to Joan Vinge's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Cat Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Joan Vinge's writing.

Q: How many books has Joan Vinge written?

Joan Vinge has written over 33 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.