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Publication Order of Trade Pact Universe Books
Start with: A Thousand Words for Stranger (1997)
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Publication Order of Web Shifter's Library Books
Start with: Search Image (2018)
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Publication Order of Web Shifters Books
Start with: Beholder's Eye (1998)
ⓘ About Julie E. Czerneda
Julie E. Czerneda is one of the most popular Canadian authors of the fantasy and science fiction genres. She has written a number of highly successful novels in her career, one of which is the ‘In the Company of Others’ which went on to win the Prix Aurora award. Julie has also written several short stories and has been involved in editing a few anthologies. She was born on April 11, 1955 in Canada and went on to complete her education in the subject of biology. From the day she debuted as a writer, she has remained active with her writings and the editing works of nonfiction novels. Julie has authored and edited many educational books based on career guidance and science teaching. She says about herself that she liked to meet new people in her life as it makes her feel happy.
All Book Series by Julie E. Czerneda
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A Thousand Words for Stranger
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1997
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3
To Trade the Stars
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2002
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1
Search Image
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018
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3
Spectrum
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Beholder's Eye
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1998
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3
Hidden in Sight
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2003
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1
The Only Thing to Fear
Single-title series · published 2018
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1
Survival
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2004
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4
Species Imperative
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2014
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1
Reap the Wild Wind
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2007
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2
Riders of the Storm
Book 2 of 3 · published 2008
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3
Rift in the Sky
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2009
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1
A Turn of Light
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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2
A Play of Shadow
Book 2 of 5 · published 2014
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3
A Dragon for William
Book 3 of 5 · published 2019
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4
A Change of Place
Book 4 of 5 · published 2024
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5
A Shift of Time
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
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1
This Gulf of Time and Stars
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015
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2
The Gate To Futures Past
Book 2 of 3 · published 2016
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3
To Guard Against the Dark
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
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1
Odyssey
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2001
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5
Polaris
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2007
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1
In the Company of Others
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2001
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2
The Gossamer Mage
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
To Each This World
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
No Place Like Home
Single-title series · published 2016
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1
Imaginings: 25th Anniversary Collection
Single-title series · published 2022
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1
No Limits
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1999
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2
All Aboard!
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2002
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1
Great Careers for People Interested in Working with Their Hands
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1992
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2
Great Careers for People Interested in Living Things
Book 2 of 4 · published 1993
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3
Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology
Book 3 of 4 · published 1995
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4
Great Careers for People Fascinated by the Government and Law
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1995 Co-authored · Anne Marie Males
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1
DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 2002
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2
DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies
Book 2 of 21 · published 2002
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4
New Voices In Science Fiction
Book 4 of 21 · published 2003
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6
Summoned to Destiny
Book 6 of 21 · published 2004
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7
Haunted Holidays
Book 7 of 21 · published 2004
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8
Fantastic Companions
Book 8 of 21 · published 2005
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10
Under Cover of Darkness
Book 10 of 21 · published 2007
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11
The Best of Jim Baen's Universe
Book 11 of 21 · published 2007
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13
Ages of Wonder
Book 13 of 21 · published 2009
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14
Campus Chills
Book 14 of 21 · published 2009
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15
Lightspeed: Year One
Book 15 of 21 · published 2011
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16
Blood & Water
Book 16 of 21 · published 2012
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17
Anthropomorphic Aliens
Book 17 of 21 · published 2014
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18
Solaris Rising 3
Book 18 of 21 · published 2014
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19
Dark Beyond the Stars
Book 19 of 21 · published 2015
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20
Giftmas 2018 Advent Anthology
Book 20 of 21 · published 2018
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21
Life Beyond Us
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2023
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Julie E. Czerneda?
Julie E. Czerneda is one of the most popular Canadian authors of the fantasy and science fiction genres. She has written a number of highly successful novels in her career, one of which is the 'In the Company of Others' which went on to win the Prix Aurora award. Julie has also written several short stories and has been involved in editing a few anthologies.
Which Julie E. Czerneda series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Great Careers series, the earliest of Julie E. Czerneda's multi-book series: it opens with Great Careers for People Interested in Working with Their Hands (1992) and runs to 4 books across 1992–1995, ending with Great Careers for People Fascinated by the Government and Law (1995). Julie E. Czerneda's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Julie E. Czerneda written?
Julie E. Czerneda has 62 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1992 and 2025. 34 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the Night's Edge series with 5 books — and 28 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Julie E. Czerneda's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Julie E. Czerneda's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Great Careers (1992–1995, 4 books), Trade Pact Universe (1997–2002, 3 books) and Web Shifters (1998–2003, 3 books), plus 7 more.
How are Julie E. Czerneda's books organised into series?
This guide splits Julie E. Czerneda's 62 books into 10 named series and 28 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Night's Edge (5 books, 2013–2025); Tales from the Wonder Zone (5 books, 2001–2007); Species Imperative (4 books, 2004–2014); Great Careers (4 books, 1992–1995); Trade Pact Universe (3 books, 1997–2002), plus 5 further series.