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ⓘ About K.W. Jeter
K. W. Jeter is an American author of horror and science fiction whose novels utilize dark themes and unsympathetic characters. +Biography Born in March 1950 in Los Angeles, K.W. Jeter is known for having coined the term ‘steampunk’, a word that aptly describes so many of his stories. The author was a student at California State University, Fullerton. The institution brought Jeter into contact with notable figures like Philip K. Dick and James P. Blaylock who had a significant impact on the decisions he made during his literary career. And Jeter believes he also had an impact on the literary personalities.
All Book Series by K.W. Jeter
Will the Last One to Leave Please Turn Out the Lights?
Book 10 of 14 · published 2011
The Ferengi: Rules of Acquisition
Book 14 of 54 · published 1995 Anthology · Ira Steven Behr
The Heart of the Warrior
Book 20 of 54 · published 1996 Anthology · John Gregory Betancourt
Trials and Tribble-ations
Book 22 of 54 · published 1996 Anthology · Diane Carey
Wrath of the Prophets
Book 24 of 54 · published 1997 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
Legends of the Ferengi
Book 25 of 54 · published 1997 Anthology · Ira Steven Behr,Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Far Beyond the Stars
Book 28 of 54 · published 1998 Anthology · Steven Barnes,Hans Beimler
Tunnel Through the Stars
Book 31 of 54 · published 1999 Anthology · Esther M. Friesner
A Stitch in Time
Book 33 of 54 · published 2000 Anthology · Andrew Jordt Robinson
Section 31: Abyss
Book 34 of 54 · published 2001 Anthology · Jeffrey Lang,David Weddle
Prophecy and Change
Book 36 of 54 · published 2003 Anthology · Marco Palmieri,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Kevin G. Summers,Una McCormack,Andy Mangels,Terri Osborne,Heather Jarman,Geoffrey Thorne,Christopher L. Bennett,Andrew Jordt Robinson,Michael A. Martin
These Haunted Seas
Book 41 of 54 · published 2008 Anthology · Heather Jarman,David R. George III
The Never Ending Sacrifice
Book 44 of 54 · published 2009 Anthology · Una McCormack
Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found)
Book 45 of 54 · published 2014 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
Sacraments of Fire
Book 46 of 54 · published 2015 Anthology · David R. George III
Rules of Accusation
Book 49 of 54 · published 2016 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
I, The Constable
Book 53 of 54 · published 2017 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
The Peacemakers
Latest in the series · book 54 of 54 · published 2026 Anthology · Una McCormack
Alien Nation
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 1988 Anthology · Alan Dean Foster
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Blade Runner
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1968
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection
Book 2 of 9 · published 1991
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is K.W. Jeter?
K. W. Jeter is an American author of horror and science fiction whose novels utilize dark themes and unsympathetic characters. +Biography Born in March 1950 in Los Angeles, K.W. Jeter is known for having coined the term 'steampunk’, a word that aptly describes so many of his stories. The author was a student at California State University, Fullerton.
Which K.W. Jeter series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Blade Runner series, the earliest of K.W. Jeter's multi-book series: it opens with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Blade Runner (1968) and runs to 4 books across 1968–2000, ending with Eye and Talon (2000). K.W. Jeter's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has K.W. Jeter written?
K.W. Jeter has 115 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1968 and 2026. 97 of them belong to 9 named series — the largest being the K. W. Jeter Suspense & Thriller series with 14 books — and 18 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should K.W. Jeter's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. K.W. Jeter's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Blade Runner (1968–2000, 4 books), K. W. Jeter Suspense & Thriller (1984–2012, 14 books) and Doctor Adder (1984–1987, 3 books), plus 5 more.
How are K.W. Jeter's books organised into series?
This guide splits K.W. Jeter's 115 books into 9 named series and 18 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: K. W. Jeter Suspense & Thriller (14 books, 1984–2012); Alien Nation (8 books, 1988–1995); Kim Oh (7 books, 2012–2015); Blade Runner (4 books, 1968–2000); Doctor Adder (3 books, 1984–1987), plus 4 further series.