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Stephen Baxter

Bestselling Author • 28 Series • 165 Books

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Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction (1989)
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Publication Order of Adventures of the Second Doctor Books
Start with: The Wheel of Ice (2012)
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Publication Order of Anti-Ice Books
Start with: Anti-Ice (1993)

About Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter is a prolific British hard fiction author. He was born on November 13, 1957 in Liverpool, England and lives in Northumberland. Before he became an author he studied mathematics at Cambridge University, obtained a doctorate in engineering at Southampton University and an MBA from Henley Management College. Stephen Baxter is also a chartered engineer and fellow of the British interplanetary Society. He taught physics, maths and information technology before he became a full- time author in 1995.He was strongly influenced by Science Fiction pioneer H.G. Wells. He is President of the British Science Fiction Association and a Vice-president of the international H.G. Wells Society. Stephen Baxter’s Novel Voyage was dramatised for the BBC Radio and was broadcast in 1999. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Stephen Baxter 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 Stephen Baxter

Publication Order of A Time Odyssey Books
3 books 2003–2007
1

Time's Eye

Time's Eye is an essential installment in the Publication Order of A Time Odyssey Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2003
2

Sunstorm

Sunstorm continues the Publication Order of A Time Odyssey Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
3

Firstborn

Firstborn continues the Publication Order of A Time Odyssey Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
Publication Order of Adventures of the Second Doctor Books
1 books 2012–2012
1

The Wheel of Ice

The Wheel of Ice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Adventures of the Second Doctor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Anti-Ice Books
2 books 1993–2015
1

Anti-Ice

Anti-Ice continues the Publication Order of Anti-Ice Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
2

Newton's Aliens

Newton's Aliens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anti-Ice Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2015
Publication Order of Destiny's Children Books
4 books 2003–2006
1

Coalescent

Coalescent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Destiny's Children Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2003
2

Exultant

Exultant is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Destiny's Children Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2004
3

Transcendent

Transcendent continues the Publication Order of Destiny's Children Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
4

Resplendent

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Destiny's Children Books with Resplendent, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2006
Publication Order of Évolution Books
1 books 2002–2002
1

Evolution

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2002
Publication Order of Flood Books
3 books 2008–2015
1

Flood

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2008
2

Ark

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2009
3

Landfall

Landfall continues the Publication Order of Flood Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Imaginings Books
1 books 2012–2012
1

Last and First Contacts

Last and First Contacts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Imaginings Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Jones & Bennet Books
1 books 2015–2015
1

The Paradox Conspiracy

The Paradox Conspiracy continues the Publication Order of Jones & Bennet Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Long Earth Books
5 books 2012–2016
1

The Long Earth

The Long Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Long Earth Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2012
2

The Long War

Conflict and courage define The Long War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Long Earth Books series by Stephen Baxter that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2013
3

The Long Mars

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Long Earth Books with The Long Mars, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2014
4

The Long Utopia

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2015
5

The Long Cosmos

The Long Cosmos is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Long Earth Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Mammoth Books
3 books 1999–2002
1

Silverhair / Mammoth

Silverhair / Mammoth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mammoth Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1999
2

Long Tusk

Long Tusk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mammoth Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2000
3

Icebones

Icebones continues the Publication Order of Mammoth Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Manifold Books
4 books 1999–2002
1

Time

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1999
2

Space

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2000
3

Origin

Origin continues the Publication Order of Manifold Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
4

Phase Space

Phase Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Manifold Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2002
Publication Order of NASA Trilogy Books
3 books 1996–1998
1

Voyage

Voyage continues the Publication Order of NASA Trilogy Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
2

Titan

Titan is an essential installment in the Publication Order of NASA Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1997
3

Moonseed

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of NASA Trilogy Books with Moonseed, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1998
Publication Order of Northland Books
4 books 2010–2012
1

Stone Spring

Stone Spring continues the Publication Order of Northland Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
2

The Northland Way

The Northland Way is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Northland Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2011
3

Bronze Summer

Bronze Summer continues the Publication Order of Northland Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
4

Iron Winter

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2012
Publication Order of Proxima Books
3 books 2013–2016
1

Proxima

Proxima is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Proxima Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2013
2

Ultima

Ultima is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Proxima Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2014
3

Obelisk

Obelisk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Proxima Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of The Web - 2027 Books
1 books 1997–1997
1

Gulliverzone

Gulliverzone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Web - 2027 Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1997
Publication Order of Time's Tapestry Books
4 books 2006–2008
1

Emperor

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2006
2

Conqueror

Conqueror continues the Publication Order of Time's Tapestry Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
3

Navigator

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2007
4

Weaver

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2008
Publication Order of World Engines Books
2 books 2019–2020
1

Destroyer

Destroyer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of World Engines Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2019
2

Creator

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2020
Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books
12 books 1991–2019
1

Raft

Raft is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1991
2

Timelike Infinity

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1992
3

Flux

Flux is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1993
4

Ring

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1994
5

Vacuum Diagrams

Vacuum Diagrams continues the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
6

Riding the Rock

Riding the Rock continues the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
7

Mayflower II

Mayflower II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2004
8

Xeelee Endurance

Xeelee Endurance continues the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
9

Starfall

Starfall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2009
10

Gravity Dreams

Gravity Dreams is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2011
11

Vengeance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Xeelee Sequence Books with Vengeance, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2017
12

Redemption

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2019
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
11 books 1995–2025
1

The Time Ships

The Time Ships continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
2

Reality Dust

Reality Dust is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2000
3

Omegatropic

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2001
4

The H-Bomb Girl

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2007
5

Cilia-of-Gold

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2007
6

The Massacre of Mankind

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2017
7

Galaxias

Galaxias is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2021
8

The Thousand Earths

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Thousand Earths, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2022
9

Creation Node

Creation Node is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2024
10

Fortress Sol

Fortress Sol is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2024
11

Hearthspace

Hearthspace explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Stephen Baxter.

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2025
Publication Order of Collections
4 books 1998–2016
1

Traces

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Traces, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1998
2

The Hunters of Pangaea

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Hunters of Pangaea, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2004
3

Universes

Universes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2013
4

Project Clio

Project Clio continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
7 books 1997–2017
1

Moon Six

Moon Six continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
2

The Gravity Mine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Gravity Mine, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2000
3

On the Orion Line

On the Orion Line is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2000
4

The Ghost Pit

The Ghost Pit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2001
5

Last Contact

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Last Contact, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2007
6

Vacuum Lad

Vacuum Lad continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
7

The Martian in the Wood

The Martian in the Wood continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
4 books 1985–2010
1

Deep Future

Deep Future is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1985
2

Revolutions In The Earth

Revolutions In The Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2004
3

Ages in Chaos

Ages in Chaos continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
4

The Science of Avatar

The Science of Avatar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2010
Publication Order of The Web - 2028 Books
1 books 1998–1998
1

Webcrash

Webcrash continues the Publication Order of The Web - 2028 Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books
18 books 1996–2013
1

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 Stephen Baxter.

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1996
2

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1997
3

Year's Best SF 3

Year's Best SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
4

Year's Best SF 4

Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
5

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2000
6

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2001
7

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2002
8

Year's Best SF 8

Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
9

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2004
10

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2005
11

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2006
12

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2007
13

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2008
14

Year's Best SF 14

Year's Best SF 14 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
15

Year's Best SF 15

Year's Best SF 15 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
16

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2011
17

Year's Best SF 17

Year's Best SF 17 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
18

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2013
Publication Order of Smart Pop Books
2 books 2005–2005
1

The Anthology at the End of the Universe

The Anthology at the End of the Universe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smart Pop Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2005
2

The War of the Worlds

Conflict and courage define The War of the Worlds, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Smart Pop Books series by Stephen Baxter that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2005
Publication Order of Zenith: The Best in New British Science Fiction Books
1 books 1989–1989
1

Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction

Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Zenith: The Best in New British Science Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
Publication Order of The Lovecraft Squad Books
2 books 2017–2018
1

Waiting

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Lovecraft Squad Books with Waiting, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2017
2

Dreaming

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Lovecraft Squad Books with Dreaming, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2018
Publication Order of Anthologies
58 books 1989–2024
1

Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction

Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
2

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 1994

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 1994 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1994
3

Shakespearean Whodunnits

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shakespearean Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1997
4

Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1997

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1997, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1997
5

Year's Best SF 2

Year's Best SF 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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1997
6

Dark Terrors 4

Dark Terrors 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
7

Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1998
8

Nanotech

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Nanotech, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1998
9

The Ant-Men of Tibet and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Ant-Men of Tibet and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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1999
10

Year's Best SF 4

Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
11

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 1999

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 1999 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
12

Explorers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Explorers, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2000
13

Asimov's Science Fiction, April 2000

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction, April 2000, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2000
14

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October/November 2000

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October/November 2000 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2000
15

Futures

Futures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2001
16

Space Soldiers

Conflict and courage define Space Soldiers, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Stephen Baxter that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2001
17

Starlight 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Starlight 3, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2001
18

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 Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
19

The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction

The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
20

Dark Terrors 6

Dark Terrors 6 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
21

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 Stephen Baxter.

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2003
22

The Hard SF Renaissance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Hard SF Renaissance, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2003
23

A.I.s

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A.I.s, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2004
24

The Best of the Best: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Novels

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best of the Best: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Novels, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2005
25

The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2006
26

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2006
27

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2006
28

The Space Opera Renaissance

The Space Opera Renaissance continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
29

Forbidden Planets

Forbidden Planets is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2006
30

The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction

The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
31

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 Stephen Baxter that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2007
32

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 30th Anniversary Anthology

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 30th Anniversary Anthology, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2007
33

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2007
34

Asimov's Science Fiction, September 2008

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction, September 2008, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2008
35

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 Stephen Baxter's creation.

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2008
36

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2008
37

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2008
38

Golden Age SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Golden Age SF, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2009
39

The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF

The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
40

Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded

Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2010
41

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 2010 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2010
42

Masked

Masked is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2010
43

Starship Vectors

Starship Vectors continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
44

Fables from the Fountain

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fables from the Fountain, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2011
45

Alien Contact

Alien Contact is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2011
46

Lightspeed: Year One

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Lightspeed: Year One, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2011
47

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

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

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2012
48

Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013

Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2013
49

Multiverse

Multiverse continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
50

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 Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
51

Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder

Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2014
52

Darker Terrors 7

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Darker Terrors 7, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2016
53

Bridging Infinity

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bridging Infinity, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2016
54

Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Baxter.

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2020
55

Burning Brightly

Burning Brightly is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2021
56

Collision: Stories From the Science of CERN

Collision: Stories From the Science of CERN continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
57

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 Stephen Baxter have come to expect.

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2023
58

Best of British Science Fiction 2023

Best of British Science Fiction 2023 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Stephen Baxter?

Stephen Baxter is a bestselling author known for 28 book series containing over 165 books. Popular series include Publication Order of A Time Odyssey Books, Publication Order of Adventures of the Second Doctor Books, Publication Order of Anti-Ice Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Stephen Baxter series to start with?

For readers new to Stephen Baxter's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 58 books. Begin with Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Stephen Baxter written?

Stephen Baxter has written over 165 books across 28 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Stephen Baxter books in order?

Yes, reading Stephen Baxter'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 Stephen Baxter write in?

Stephen Baxter writes primarily in fiction. With 28 series across 165 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Stephen Baxter's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Stephen Baxter'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 Stephen Baxter's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Stephen Baxter's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.