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ⓘ About Steven Barnes
About Steven Barnes The American author Steven Barnes is highly regarded for his distinctive brand of science-fiction, along with his fantasy and mystery novels. Reaching readers from around the world, he’s hugely influential, making a name for himself as an author with a lot to say. Giving his work depth, he elevates the form, saying something important in the process, all while entertaining his audience. This unique formula of his has proven to be enormously successful, making him an extremely popular household name for many. Using genres such as science-fiction and fantasy to explore deeper themes and ideas, he really pushes the boundaries. Taking his stories in new and interesting directions, he leaves the reader constantly wondering what’s coming next.
All Book Series by Steven Barnes
Ice Vegas
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026 Co-authored · Larry Niven
The Locusts
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1979 Co-authored · Larry Niven
Star Wars Saved My Life
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015 Co-authored · Trey Jackson,Angelina Greenwood
The Keeper
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2022 Co-authored · Tananarive Due
Black Panther: Sins of the King
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2024 Co-authored · Tananarive Due,Geoffrey Thorne,Mohale Mashigo,Ira Madison III
The Ferengi: Rules of Acquisition
Book 14 of 54 · published 1995 Anthology · Ira Steven Behr
The Heart of the Warrior
Book 20 of 54 · published 1996 Anthology · John Gregory Betancourt
Trials and Tribble-ations
Book 22 of 54 · published 1996 Anthology · Diane Carey
Wrath of the Prophets
Book 24 of 54 · published 1997 Anthology · Michael Jan Friedman
Legends of the Ferengi
Book 25 of 54 · published 1997 Anthology · Ira Steven Behr,Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Tunnel Through the Stars
Book 31 of 54 · published 1999 Anthology · Esther M. Friesner
A Stitch in Time
Book 33 of 54 · published 2000 Anthology · Andrew Jordt Robinson
Section 31: Abyss
Book 34 of 54 · published 2001 Anthology · Jeffrey Lang,David Weddle
Prophecy and Change
Book 36 of 54 · published 2003 Anthology · Marco Palmieri,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Kevin G. Summers,Una McCormack,Andy Mangels,Terri Osborne,Heather Jarman,Geoffrey Thorne,Christopher L. Bennett,Andrew Jordt Robinson,Michael A. Martin
These Haunted Seas
Book 41 of 54 · published 2008 Anthology · Heather Jarman,David R. George III
The Never Ending Sacrifice
Book 44 of 54 · published 2009 Anthology · Una McCormack
Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found)
Book 45 of 54 · published 2014 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
Sacraments of Fire
Book 46 of 54 · published 2015 Anthology · David R. George III
Rules of Accusation
Book 49 of 54 · published 2016 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
I, The Constable
Book 53 of 54 · published 2017 Anthology · Paula M. Block,Terry J. Erdmann
The Peacemakers
Latest in the series · book 54 of 54 · published 2026 Anthology · Una McCormack
Shatterpoint
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2003 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
The Coldest Place
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1964 Anthology · Larry Niven
The Return of William Proxmire
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 1989 Anthology · Larry Niven
The Seascape Tattoo
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2016 Co-authored · Larry Niven
Splinter of the Mind's Eye
Series opener · book 1 of 65 · published 1978 Anthology · Alan Dean Foster
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian
Book 3 of 65 · published 1983 Anthology · L. Neil Smith
The Courtship of Princess Leia
Book 4 of 65 · published 1994 Anthology · Dave Wolverton
Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters"
Book 9 of 65 · published 1995 Anthology · Timothy Zahn
The New Rebellion
Book 12 of 65 · published 1996 Anthology · Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Obi-Wan's Bongo Adventure
Book 17 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · Gail Herman
Star Wars: Episode I - Dangers of the Core
Book 18 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · Jim Thomas
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Book 19 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · John Whitman
Star Wars: Episode I - Anakin's Pit Droid
Book 24 of 65 · published 2000 Anthology · Justine Korman Fontes
Meet the Jedi High Council
Book 26 of 65 · published 2000 Anthology · Laura Dower
Darth Maul Shadow Hunter
Book 27 of 65 · published 2001 Anthology · Michael Reaves
The Approaching Storm
Book 28 of 65 · published 2002 Anthology · Alan Dean Foster
Shatterpoint
Book 31 of 65 · published 2003 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
The Ruins of Dantooine
Book 32 of 65 · published 2003 Anthology · Voronica Whitney-Robinson,W. Haden Blackman
Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil
Book 39 of 65 · published 2005 Anthology · James Luceno
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
Book 42 of 65 · published 2006 Anthology · James Luceno
Death Star
Book 44 of 65 · published 2007 Anthology · Steve Perry,Michael Reaves
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
Book 46 of 65 · published 2008 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
Shadow Games
Book 50 of 65 · published 2011 Anthology · Michael Reaves,Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Book 56 of 65 · published 2011 Anthology · Steve Perry
Lost Tribe of the Sith
Book 57 of 65 · published 2012 Anthology · John Jackson Miller
Into the Void: Dawn of the Jedi
Latest in the series · book 65 of 65 · published 2013 Anthology · Tim Lebbon
New Talent Showcase 2017
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2017 Anthology · Scott Snyder,Aaron Gillespie,Owl Goingback,Tony Patrick,David Accampo,Al Letson,Erica Harrell,D. Proctor
DC Holiday Special 2017
Book 2 of 17 · published 2017 Anthology · Greg Rucka,Mike Friedrich,Tom King,Dennis O'Neil,Jeff Lemire,Joshua Williamson,Dan DiDio,Shea Fontana,Scott Bryan Wilson,Nic Klein,Mairghread Scott
Cursed Comics Cavalcade
Book 3 of 17 · published 2018 Anthology · Riley Rossmo,Gabriel Hardman,Michael Moreci,James Tynion IV,Bryan Edward Hill,Vita Ayala,Magdalene Visaggio,Kenny Porter,Gary Dauberman,Dave Wielgosz
A Very DC Holiday Sequel
Book 4 of 17 · published 2018 Anthology · Tom King,Jeff Lemire,Mairghread Scott,Denny O'Neil
DC Nuclear Winter Special
Book 5 of 17 · published 2018 Anthology · Phil Hester,Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly,Cecil Castellucci,Steve Orlando,Mairghread Scott,Mark Russell,Tom Taylor,Jeff Loveness,Dave Wielgosz
Dog Days of Summer
Book 6 of 17 · published 2019 Anthology · G. Willow Wilson,Joshua Williamson,Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly,Dan DiDio,Mariko Tamaki,Phillip Kennedy Johnson,Kenny Porter,Andrew Marino
DC Holiday Nightmares
Book 7 of 17 · published 2019 Anthology · Tom King,Phil Hester,Sam Humphries,Paul Dini,Collin Kelly,Cecil Castellucci,Mairghread Scott,Mark Russell,Tom Taylor
Catwoman
Book 8 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Chuck Dixon,Tom King,Liam Sharp,Ed Brubaker,Ann Nocenti,Jeff Parker,Paul Dini,Will Pfeifer,Mindy Newell,Ram V.
DC's Crimes of Passion#1
Book 9 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · James Tynion IV,Sina Grace,Steve Orlando,Phillip Kennedy Johnson,Sam Johns,Stephanie Phillips,Ram V.,Jordan Clark,Jay Baruchel,Mat Groom
The Joker
Book 10 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Dennis O'Neil,Tony S. Daniel,Peter J. Tomasi,Scott Snyder,Paul Dini,Brian Azzarello,James Tynion IV,Tom Taylor,Gary Whitta,Eduardo Medeiros
DC's Very Merry Multiverse
Book 11 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Tom King,John Layman,David F. Walker,Sholly Fisch,Paul Scheer,Nick Giovannetti,Derek Fridolfs,Thomas Sniegoski,Jay Baruchel,Paul Scheerbart
Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant
Book 12 of 17 · published 2021 Anthology · G. Willow Wilson,Wes Craig,Stephanie Phillips,Danny DeVito
DC's Saved by the Belle Reve
Book 14 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Peter J. Tomasi,Brenden Fletcher,Becky Cloonan,Dan Watters
DC's Grifter Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Book 15 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Cavan Scott,Scott Bryan Wilson,Michael Conrad,Max Bemis
DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun#1
Book 16 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · John Arcudi,Soman Chainani,Michael Conrad,Gregory Burnham
Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Across the Universe
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2025 Anthology · Trevor Hairsine,Javier Rodriguez,Jackson Lanzing,Dennis Culver,Chris Cantwell
A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora
Book 4 of 21 · published 2000
Dark Dreams of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers
Book 5 of 21 · published 2004
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2017
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Steven Barnes?
About Steven Barnes The American author Steven Barnes is highly regarded for his distinctive brand of science-fiction, along with his fantasy and mystery novels. Reaching readers from around the world, he's hugely influential, making a name for himself as an author with a lot to say. Giving his work depth, he elevates the form, saying something important in the process, all while entertaining his audience.
Which Steven Barnes series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Larry Niven Short Stories/Novellas series, the earliest of Steven Barnes's multi-book series: it opens with The Coldest Place (1964) and runs to 7 books across 1964–1989, ending with The Return of William Proxmire (1989). Steven Barnes's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Steven Barnes written?
Steven Barnes has 211 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1964 and 2026. 176 of them belong to 16 named series — the largest being the Larry Niven Short Stories/Novellas series with 7 books — and 35 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Steven Barnes's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Steven Barnes's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Larry Niven Short Stories/Novellas (1964–1989, 7 books), Magic Goes Away (1978–2016, 5 books) and Dream Park (1981–2011, 4 books), plus 10 more.
How are Steven Barnes's books organised into series?
This guide splits Steven Barnes's 211 books into 16 named series and 35 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Larry Niven Short Stories/Novellas (7 books, 1964–1989); Magic Goes Away (5 books, 1978–2016); Dream Park (4 books, 1981–2011); Heorot (4 books, 1987–2020); Tennyson Hardwick (4 books, 2007–2012), plus 11 further series.