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ⓘ About Peter Watts
Peter Watts is a Canadian marine mammal biologist and science fiction author, and according the American Department of Homeland Security a convicted terrorist/felon. Watts got his BSC and MSC from the University of Guelph Ontario in 1980 and 1983 respectively. He would study for his PhD in the Resource Ecology and Department of Zooogy of the University of British Columbia in 1991. Watts has won many awards for his science fiction work as well as several in video documentary and marine mammal research. According to his official autobiography, Watts spent a decade learning about marine mammal Eco physiology and another decade practicing what he had learned, before selling out to special interest groups. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Peter Watts 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 Peter Watts
Crysis: Legion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Crysis Books with Crysis: Legion, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Blindsight
Blindsight continues the Publication Order of Firefall Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Colonel
The Colonel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Firefall Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Echopraxia
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Firefall Books with Echopraxia, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Starfish
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rifters Books with Starfish, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Maelstrom
Maelstrom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rifters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Behemoth: B-Max
Behemoth: B-Max is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rifters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Behemoth: Seppuku
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rifters Books with Behemoth: Seppuku, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
The Freeze-Frame Revolution
The Freeze-Frame Revolution continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Island
The Island continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Things
The Things is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Beyond the Rift
Beyond the Rift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Ten Monkeys, Ten Minutes
Ten Monkeys, Ten Minutes continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Peter Watts Is An Angry Sentient Tumor
Peter Watts Is An Angry Sentient Tumor continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Northern Stars
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Northern Stars, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Tesseracts 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tesseracts 5, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
The Hard SF Renaissance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Hard SF Renaissance, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
ReVisions
ReVisions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts'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 Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2009
Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2009 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 40
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 40 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 2, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2011
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2011, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Imaginarium 2012
Imaginarium 2012 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blood Type
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Type as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Peter Watts's mastery of suspense.
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Upgraded
Upgraded is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Imaginarium 4
Imaginarium 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Science Fiction of the Year Volume Three
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Science Fiction of the Year Volume Three, another outstanding contribution from Peter Watts.
Infinity Wars
Conflict and courage define Infinity Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Peter Watts that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2018
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2018 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Watts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 4
The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Five
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Five is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
Life Beyond Us
Life Beyond Us is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Watts have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peter Watts?
Peter Watts is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 55 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Crysis Books, Publication Order of Firefall Books, Publication Order of Rifters Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Peter Watts series to start with?
For readers new to Peter Watts's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 26 books. Begin with Northern Stars to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Peter Watts written?
Peter Watts has written over 55 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Peter Watts books in order?
Yes, reading Peter Watts'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 Peter Watts write in?
Peter Watts writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 55 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Peter Watts's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Peter Watts'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 Peter Watts's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Peter Watts's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Northern Stars, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.