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ⓘ About S.J. Morden
S.J. Morden is a bestselling author of science fiction thrillers that he has been writing since 2002. He went to Newcastle and Sheffield, where he graduated with a degree in planetary geophysics and geology. Unfortunately, despite having masters and doctorate degrees in science he did not have it so easy when he started looking for work. For several years,s he held a number of odd jobs that included being a personal assistant to a financial advisor, a school caretaker, a part-time teaching assistant at a primary school, and an administrative assistant. He now combines his duties as a househusband and a busy writing schedule while trying to ensure that his beloved masonry pile does not come crumbling down.
All Book Series by S.J. Morden
At The Speed of Light
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017 Pen name · Simon Morden
Macsen Against the Jugger
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019 Pen name · Simon Morden
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is S.J. Morden?
S.J. Morden is a bestselling author of science fiction thrillers that he has been writing since 2002. He went to Newcastle and Sheffield, where he graduated with a degree in planetary geophysics and geology. Unfortunately, despite having masters and doctorate degrees in science he did not have it so easy when he started looking for work.
Which S.J. Morden series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Samuil Petrovitch series, the earliest of S.J. Morden's multi-book series: it opens with Equations of Life (2011) and runs to 4 books across 2011–2013, ending with The Curve of the Earth (2013). S.J. Morden's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has S.J. Morden written?
S.J. Morden has 22 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2025. 11 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Samuil Petrovitch series with 4 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should S.J. Morden's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. S.J. Morden's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Samuil Petrovitch (2011–2013, 4 books), Down Station (2016, 2 books) and Simon Morden Short Stories/Novellas (2017–2025, 3 books), plus 1 more.
How are S.J. Morden's books organised into series?
This guide splits S.J. Morden's 22 books into 4 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Samuil Petrovitch (4 books, 2011–2013); Simon Morden Short Stories/Novellas (3 books, 2017–2025); Down Station (2 books, 2016); Frank Kittridge (2 books, 2018–2019).