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ⓘ About Robert Reed
About Robert Reed Robert Reed is a celebrated American science-fiction author who has published dozens of novels, novellas, and short stories under both his own name and his pseudonym Robert Touzalin. His writing style is both powerful and thought-provoking, often exploring the human condition with topics ranging from technological advances to identity struggles. His characters are complex and his stories often carry subtle messages about the world. He is a master of suspense and intrigue, often leaving readers guessing until the very end. His work is praised for its originality and depth, and has earned him two Hugo Award nominations, the highest honor in science-fiction writing. His stories are entertaining and often leave readers with a feeling of awe and admiration.
All Book Series by Robert Reed
Tiny Stories About Forever and Always
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2020
Solaris Rising
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011 Anthology · Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter
Solaris Rising 1.5
Book 2 of 3 · published 2012 Anthology · Paul Cornell,Tanith Lee,Mike Resnick,Aliette de Bodard,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Ian Whates,Gareth L. Powell,Sarah Lotz,Philip Vine
The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology
Book 4 of 89 · published 1999
The Best of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine: Joe Haldeman and Others
Book 13 of 89 · published 2003
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-First Annual Edition
Book 15 of 89 · published 2004
The Best of the Best: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Novels
Book 17 of 89 · published 2005
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection
Book 19 of 89 · published 2006
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition
Book 22 of 89 · published 2007
Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 30th Anniversary Anthology
Book 23 of 89 · published 2007
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection
Book 24 of 89 · published 2007
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2008 Edition
Book 26 of 89 · published 2008
Enter a Future: Fantastic Tales from Asimov's Science Fiction
Book 33 of 89 · published 2010
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection
Book 37 of 89 · published 2011
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5
Book 39 of 89 · published 2011
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Ninth Annual Collection
Book 46 of 89 · published 2012
Memoryville Blues: A Postscripts Anthology 30/31
Book 59 of 89 · published 2013
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection
Book 63 of 89 · published 2014
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One
Book 71 of 89 · published 2016
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction November/December 2016
Book 74 of 89 · published 2016
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Two
Book 76 of 89 · published 2017
The Best Science Fiction of the Year Volume Three
Book 77 of 89 · published 2017
Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore
Book 79 of 89 · published 2017
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Five
Book 86 of 89 · published 2020
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition
Book 87 of 89 · published 2004
Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, June 2005
Book 88 of 89 · published 2005
Fantasy & Science Fiction, March/April 2012
Latest in the series · book 89 of 89 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert Reed?
About Robert Reed Robert Reed is a celebrated American science-fiction author who has published dozens of novels, novellas, and short stories under both his own name and his pseudonym Robert Touzalin. His writing style is both powerful and thought-provoking, often exploring the human condition with topics ranging from technological advances to identity struggles. His characters are complex and his stories often carry subtle messages about the world.
Which Robert Reed series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Great Ship series, the earliest of Robert Reed's multi-book series: it opens with Marrow (2000) and runs to 41 books across 2000–2024, ending with Naming the !eech (2024). Robert Reed's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Robert Reed written?
Robert Reed has 261 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2024. 70 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the Great Ship series with 41 books — and 191 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Robert Reed's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Robert Reed's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Beyond the Veil of Stars (1994–1997, 2 books), Great Ship (2000–2024, 41 books) and Trials of Quentin Maurus (2016, 4 books), plus 1 more.
How are Robert Reed's books organised into series?
This guide splits Robert Reed's 261 books into 6 named series and 191 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Great Ship (41 books, 2000–2024); Trials of Quentin Maurus (4 books, 2016); Beyond the Veil of Stars (2 books, 1994–1997); Raven Dream (2 books, 2018–2021); Year's Best SF Anthology (18 books, 1996–2013), plus 1 further series.