🎯 Where Should I Start?
ⓘ About Neal Asher
Both of his parents are fans of science fiction and are educators. Even though he started writing speculative fiction during his secondary school days, he didn’t take a serious turn toward writing until the age of 25. Neal points to fantasy works such as “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings”, and Roger Zelazny’s “The Chronicles of Amber” as important early creative influences on him. He published his first short story in the year 1989. He was offered a three book contract by Pan Macmillan in the year 2000. Gridlinked, his first full length novel, was published in the year 2001, and is the first novel in the “Agent Cormac” novels. Neal’s work has been published in America, the United Kingdom, Japan, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Russia, and France. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series, Neal Asher 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 Neal Asher
Gridlinked
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books with Gridlinked, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
The Line Of Polity
The Line Of Polity is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Brass Man
Brass Man continues the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Polity Agent
The investigation intensifies in Polity Agent, as this installment of the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Neal Asher's creation.
Line War
Conflict and courage define Line War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Dark Diamond
Dark Diamond continues the Publication Order of Dark Diamond Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Departure
The Departure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Owner Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Zero Point
Zero Point is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Owner Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Jupiter War
Conflict and courage define Jupiter War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Owner Trilogy Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Prador Moon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Polity Universe Books with Prador Moon, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Hilldiggers
Hilldiggers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Polity Universe Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Shadow of the Scorpion
Shadow of the Scorpion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Polity Universe Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
The Technician
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Polity Universe Books with The Technician, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
War Bodies
Conflict and courage define War Bodies, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Polity Universe Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Bosch
The Bosch continues the Publication Order of Far Future Polity Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jack Four
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jack Four Books with Jack Four, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Weaponized
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jack Four Books with Weaponized, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
The Engineer Reconditioned
The Engineer Reconditioned is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Polity Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Runcible Tales
Runcible Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Polity Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
The Gabble And Other Stories
The Gabble And Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Polity Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
The Soldier
Conflict and courage define The Soldier, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Rise of the Jain Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Warship
Conflict and courage define The Warship, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Rise of the Jain Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Human
The Human continues the Publication Order of Rise of the Jain Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Skinner
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Spatterjay Books with The Skinner, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
The Voyage of the Sable Keech
The Voyage of the Sable Keech continues the Publication Order of Spatterjay Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Orbus
Orbus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Spatterjay Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Dark Intelligence
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Transformation Books with Dark Intelligence, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
War Factory
Conflict and courage define War Factory, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Transformation Books series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Infinity Engine
Infinity Engine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Transformation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Cowl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Cowl, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Jenny Trapdoor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jenny Trapdoor, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
World Walkers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with World Walkers, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
The Engineer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Engineer, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Mason's Rats
Mason's Rats continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Owning the Future
Owning the Future continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lockdown Tales
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Lockdown Tales, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Lockdown Tales 2
Lockdown Tales 2 continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fantastical
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Fantastical, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Africa Zero
Africa Zero is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Snow in the Desert
Snow in the Desert continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Parasite
The Parasite continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mindgames: Fool's Mate
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Mindgames: Fool's Mate, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 2
Year's Best SF 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Year's Best SF 3
Year's Best SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 4
Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 5, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 6, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 7
Year's Best SF 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Year's Best SF 8
Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 9
Year's Best SF 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Year's Best SF 10
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 10, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 11
Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Year's Best SF 12
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 12, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 13
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 13, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 14
Year's Best SF 14 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 15
Year's Best SF 15 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 16
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 16, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 17
Year's Best SF 17 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best SF 18
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 18, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Year's Best SF 8
Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Year's Best SF 11
Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction
The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2007
Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2007 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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 Neal Asher have come to expect.
Space Pirates
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Space Pirates, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Subterfuge
Subterfuge continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Conflicts
Conflicts continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of SF Wars
Conflict and courage define The Mammoth Book of SF Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Neal Asher that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Sixth Science Fiction Megapack
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Sixth Science Fiction Megapack, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
In Space No One Can Hear You Scream
In Space No One Can Hear You Scream continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Story Behind the Book
Story Behind the Book is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Neal Asher's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Total Conflict
Total Conflict is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Neal Asher have come to expect.
Galactic Empires
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Galactic Empires, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Infinite Stars
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Infinite Stars, another outstanding contribution from Neal Asher.
Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3
A gripping mystery unfolds in Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Neal Asher's mastery of suspense.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Neal Asher?
Neal Asher is a bestselling author known for 15 book series containing over 78 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books, Publication Order of Dark Diamond Books, Publication Order of Owner Trilogy Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Neal Asher series to start with?
For readers new to Neal Asher's work, the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 5 books. Begin with Gridlinked to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Neal Asher written?
Neal Asher has written over 78 books across 15 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Neal Asher books in order?
Yes, reading Neal Asher'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 Neal Asher write in?
Neal Asher writes primarily in fiction. With 15 series across 78 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Neal Asher's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Neal Asher'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 Neal Asher's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Neal Asher's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Agent Cormac Books series. The first book, Gridlinked, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.