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Kage Baker

Bestselling Author • 11 Series • 69 Books

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Series
69
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of The Company Books
Start with: In the Garden of Iden (1997)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Company Short Story Collections
Start with: Black Projects, White Knights: The Company Dossiers (2002)
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Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books
Start with: The Anvil of the World (2003)

About Kage Baker

Kage Baker was one of the noteworthy American authors, who was well known for writing fantasy and science fiction novels. She is particularly famous for writing the Company series. This series includes novels, novellas, and 2 collections of short stories. Author Baker had started her writing career in the year 1997 with the release of her debut book titled In the Garden of Iden. Author Baker was born on June 10, 1952, and died on January 31, 2010. Her birth had taken place in Hollywood, California. For most parts of her life, Baker lives in Hollywood and Pismo Beach. Before going on to establish herself as a professional novelist, she was involved in theater for many years. She was even involved in the teaching of Elizabethan English in the form of a 2nd language. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Company Books series, Kage Baker 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 Kage Baker

Publication Order of The Company Books
12 books 1997–2013
1

In the Garden of Iden

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Company Books with In the Garden of Iden, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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1997
2

Sky Coyote

Sky Coyote is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Company Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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1999
3

Mendoza in Hollywood

Mendoza in Hollywood is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Company Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2000
4

The Graveyard Game

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Company Books with The Graveyard Game, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2001
5

The Life of the World to Come

The Life of the World to Come is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Company Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2004
6

The Children of the Company

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Company Books with The Children of the Company, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2005
7

The Machine's Child

The Machine's Child is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Company Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2006
8

Rude Mechanicals

Rude Mechanicals continues the Publication Order of The Company Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
9

The Sons of Heaven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Company Books with The Sons of Heaven, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2007
10

The Empress of Mars

The Empress of Mars continues the Publication Order of The Company Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
11

Not Less Than Gods

Not Less Than Gods continues the Publication Order of The Company Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
12

In the Company of Thieves

In the Company of Thieves continues the Publication Order of The Company Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Company Short Story Collections
2 books 2002–2007
1

Black Projects, White Knights: The Company Dossiers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Company Short Story Collections with Black Projects, White Knights: The Company Dossiers, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2002
2

Gods and Pawns

Gods and Pawns is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Company Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2007
Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books
3 books 2003–2010
1

The Anvil of the World

The Anvil of the World continues the Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
2

The House of the Stag

The House of the Stag is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2008
3

The Bird of the River

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books with The Bird of the River, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2010
Chronological Order of Anvil Of The World Books
3 books 2008–2010
1

The House of the Stag

The House of the Stag is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Anvil Of The World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2008
2

The Anvil of the World

The Anvil of the World continues the Chronological Order of Anvil Of The World Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
3

The Bird of the River

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anvil Of The World Books with The Bird of the River, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2010
Publication Order of Nell Gwynne Books
3 books 2009–2012
1

The Women of Nell Gwynne's

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nell Gwynne Books with The Women of Nell Gwynne's, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2009
2

Nell Gwynne's Scarlet Spy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nell Gwynne Books with Nell Gwynne's Scarlet Spy, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2010
3

Nell Gwynne's On Land and At Sea

Nell Gwynne's On Land and At Sea continues the Publication Order of Nell Gwynne Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 2009–2009
1

The Hotel Under the Sand

The Hotel Under the Sand continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
5 books 1999–2012
1

Son, Observe the Time

Son, Observe the Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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1999
2

Where the Golden Apples Grow

Where the Golden Apples Grow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2006
3

Or Else My Lady Keeps the Key

Or Else My Lady Keeps the Key is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2008
4

Caverns of Mystery

Caverns of Mystery continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
5

The Books

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Books, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2012
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books 2004–2024
1

Mother Aegypt and Other Stories

Mother Aegypt and Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2004
2

Dark Mondays

Dark Mondays continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
3

The Best of Kage Baker

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Best of Kage Baker, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2012
4

Maelstrom and Other Martian Tales

Maelstrom and Other Martian Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2024
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2011–2011
1

Ancient Rockets: Treasures and Train Wrecks of the Silent Screen

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Ancient Rockets: Treasures and Train Wrecks of the Silent Screen, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2011
Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books
9 books 2001–2009
1

Year's Best Fantasy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2001
2

Year's Best Fantasy 2

Year's Best Fantasy 2 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
3

Year's Best Fantasy 3

Year's Best Fantasy 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
4

Year's Best Fantasy 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 4, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2004
5

Year's Best Fantasy 5

Year's Best Fantasy 5 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
6

Year's Best Fantasy 6

Year's Best Fantasy 6 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2006
7

Year's Best Fantasy 7

Year's Best Fantasy 7 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
8

Year's Best Fantasy 8

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 8, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2008
9

Year's Best Fantasy 9

Year's Best Fantasy 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2009
Publication Order of Anthologies
26 books 1998–2017
1

Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1998

Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1998 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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1998
2

Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1999

Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1999 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
3

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 2000

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 2000, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2000
4

Asimov's Science Fiction: August 2001, Vol. 25, No. 8

Asimov's Science Fiction: August 2001, Vol. 25, No. 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
5

The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases

The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2003
6

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2003
7

The Silver Gryphon

The Silver Gryphon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2003
8

Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2003
9

New Voices In Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with New Voices In Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2003
10

ReVisions

ReVisions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
11

The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition

The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
12

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2005

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2005 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
13

Escape from Earth

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Escape from Earth, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2006
14

Wizards / Dark Alchemy

Magic takes center stage in Wizards / Dark Alchemy, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Anthologies series that expands the enchanting world created by Kage Baker.

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2007
15

Fast Forward 1: Future Fiction from the Cutting Edge

Conflict and courage define Fast Forward 1: Future Fiction from the Cutting Edge, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Kage Baker that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2007
16

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2007
17

Fast Ships, Black Sails

Fast Ships, Black Sails continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
18

Sideways In Crime

The investigation intensifies in Sideways In Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Kage Baker's creation.

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2008
19

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 21

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 21 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2008
20

The Dragon Book

Epic adventure awaits in The Dragon Book, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Kage Baker has built.

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2009
21

Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance

Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
22

The Book of Cthulhu

The Book of Cthulhu continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
23

The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF, another outstanding contribution from Kage Baker.

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2013
24

The Time Traveler's Almanac

The Time Traveler's Almanac continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kage Baker's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
25

Time Travel: Recent Trips

Time Travel: Recent Trips is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2014
26

Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore

Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kage Baker have come to expect.

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2017

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kage Baker?

Kage Baker is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 69 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Company Books, Publication Order of Company Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Anvil Of The World Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Kage Baker series to start with?

For readers new to Kage Baker's work, the Publication Order of The Company Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 12 books. Begin with In the Garden of Iden to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Kage Baker written?

Kage Baker has written over 69 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Kage Baker books in order?

Yes, reading Kage Baker'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 Kage Baker write in?

Kage Baker writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 69 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Kage Baker's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Kage Baker'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 Kage Baker's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Kage Baker's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Company Books series. The first book, In the Garden of Iden, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.