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Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky Reading Order

26 series · 371 books · Born 1972-06-04

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After The War Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's After The War series is a complete three-book fantasy sequence published between 2018 and 2020. The first novel, Redemption's Blade, should be read first, followed by Salvation's Fire (co-written with Justina Robson) and The Tales of Catt and Fisher (a collaborative work with Robson, Freda Warrington, and Juliet E McKenna). Reading these books in publication order provides the intended narrative experience for this concluded series.

Start with Redemption's Blade and read in order.

Start this series with Redemption's Blade

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Redemption's Blade
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Salvation's Fire(By: Justina Robson)
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The Tales of Catt and Fisher(With: Justina Robson,Freda Warrington,Juliet E McKenna)

Annwn Cycle Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2017)

The Annwn Cycle is a four-book fantasy series by Adrian Tchaikovsky that ran from 2011 to 2017 and is now complete. Each book should be read in publication order to fully experience the story arc. The series includes The Dark Thorn, The Twilight Dragon & Other Tales of Annwn, The Unlocked Tome, and Evil is a Matter of Perspective, concluding a self-contained narrative.

Start with The Dark Thorn(By: Shawn Speakman), the first of 4 books in the Annwn Cycle series.

Start this series with The Dark Thorn(By: Shawn Speakman)

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The Dark Thorn(By: Shawn Speakman)
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The Twilight Dragon & Other Tales of Annwn(By: Shawn Speakman)
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The Unlocked Tome(By: Shawn Speakman)
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Evil is a Matter of Perspective(With: Adrian Collins)

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

46 books (2011–2026)

Adrian Tchaikovsky has contributed to 44 anthologies spanning fantasy, science fiction, young adult, and non-fiction since 2011, with new volumes continuing to appear through 2025. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Horror for the Holidays and progressing through diverse themed anthologies including paranormal tales, mythological stories, speculative fiction, and genre-specific collections. The series remains ongoing, with contributions appearing regularly across multiple editorial projects and publishers.

Start with Horror for the Holidays, the first of 44 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Horror for the Holidays

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Horror for the Holidays
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Dark Currents
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Tales of the Nun and Dragon
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The Alchemy Press Book of Ancient Wonders
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Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell
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Looking Landwards
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Solaris Rising 2
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Tales of Eve
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The Alchemy Press Book of Urban Mythic
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The Time Traveler's Almanac
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Nature Futures 2
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Paradox: Stories Inspired by the Fermi Paradox
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The Alchemy Press Book of Urban Mythic 2
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The Girl at the End of the World Book 2
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Two Hundred and Twenty-One Baker Streets
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Wicked Women
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Lightspeed Magazine, October 2015
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Aliens - The Truth is Coming
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Ctrl Alt Delight
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Myriad Lands: Volume 2: Beyond the Edge
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Shakespeare vs. Cthulhu
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Summer's End
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The Private Life of Elder Things
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Winter Tales
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The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2017
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Dracula: Rise of the Beast
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Knee-Deep in Grit: Two Bloody Years of Grimdark Fiction
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Shoreline of Infinity 11½
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Once Upon a Parsec
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Consolation Songs: Optimistic Speculative Fiction For A Time of Pandemic
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Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers
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Burning Brightly
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Conquest Unbound: Stories from the Mortal Realms
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The King Must Fall
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The Digital Aesthete: Human Musings on the Intersection of Art and AI
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The Other Side of Never: Dark Tales from the World of Peter & Wendy
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Best of British Science Fiction 2023
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The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fifth Annual Collection
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Uncanny Magazine Issue 61: November/December 2024
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We'll Always Have Alchemy
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Blood Of The Imperium
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Children of Time Series

Ongoing

4 books (2015–2026)

The Children of Time series by Adrian Tchaikovsky comprises four science fiction novels published between 2015 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Children of Time and continuing through Children of Ruin, Children of Memory, and Children of Strife. This expanding saga should be experienced sequentially to follow its developing narrative and world.

Start with Children of Time, the first of 4 books in the Children of Time series.

Start this series with Children of Time

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Children of Time
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Children of Ruin
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Children of Memory
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Children of Strife

Dogs of War Series

Ongoing

3 books (2017–2025)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Dogs of War series currently contains three books published between 2017 and 2025, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dogs of War, followed by Bear Head and Bee Speaker. This ongoing science fiction and fantasy series spans multiple genres and appeals to both young adult and adult readers.

Start with Dogs of War and read in order.

Start this series with Dogs of War

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Echoes of the Fall Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Echoes of the Fall is a complete fantasy science fiction series by Adrian Tchaikovsky comprising three books published between 2016 and 2018. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tiger and the Wolf, followed by The Bear and the Serpent, and concluding with The Hyena and the Hawk. This series blends elements of fantasy and science fiction into a richly imagined world that appeals to both young adult and general audiences.

Start with The Tiger and the Wolf and read in order.

Start this series with The Tiger and the Wolf

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The Tiger and the Wolf
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The Bear and the Serpent
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The Hyena and the Hawk

Elder Race Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2026)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Elder Race series is a two-book science fiction fantasy blend that began in 2021 and remains ongoing. The first installment, Elder Race, should be read before Engines of Reason, which was published in 2026, as the series builds in publication order. With entries spanning both adult and young adult audiences, this series combines speculative worldbuilding with imaginative storytelling across its expanding collection.

Start with Elder Race and read in order.

Start this series with Elder Race

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Engines of Reason

Expert System Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2018–2021)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Expert System duology consists of two books published between 2018 and 2021, beginning with The Expert System's Brother followed by The Expert System's Champion. Both entries should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. The series appears to be complete, though the author is known for blending fantasy and science fiction elements in unexpected ways.

Start with The Expert System's Brother and read in order.

Start this series with The Expert System's Brother

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The Expert System's Brother
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The Expert System’s Champion

Imaginings Series

Complete

12 books (2012–2016)

The Imaginings series is a twelve-book science fiction and fantasy anthology collection edited by Adrian Tchaikovsky, published between 2012 and 2016. Each entry features a different author exploring imaginative themes across the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones by Tanith Lee and concluding with Mementoes by Keith Brooke.

Start with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones(By: Tanith Lee), the first of 12 books in the Imaginings series.

Start this series with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones(By: Tanith Lee)

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Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones(By: Tanith Lee)
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Last and First Contacts(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Objects in Dreams(By: Lisa Tuttle)
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Stories from the Northern Road(By: Tony Ballantyne)
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Feast and Famine
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Microcosmos(By: Nina Allan)
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Twember(By: Steve Rasnic Tem)
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Strange Visitors(By: Eric Brown)
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Saint Rebor(By: Adam Roberts)
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Sleeps With Angels(By: Dave Hutchinson)
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The Light Warden(By: Liz Williams)
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Mementoes(By: Keith Brooke)

Inferno! Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2018–2022)

The Inferno! series is a seven-book science fiction and fantasy collection published between 2018 and 2022, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Adrian Tchaikovsky, David Annandale, Guy Haley, and many others. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Inferno! Volume 1 by David Annandale and concluding with The Emperor's Finest by Marc Collins. Each volume contains interconnected stories that build upon previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Inferno! Volume 1(By: David Annandale), the first of 7 books in the Inferno! series.

Start this series with Inferno! Volume 1(By: David Annandale)

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Inferno! Volume 1(By: David Annandale)
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Inferno! Volume 2(By: Guy Haley)
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Inferno! Volume 3(By: Rik Hoskin,Joshua Reynolds,Nate Crowley,Guy Haley,John French,David Guymer,Graeme Lyon,Matt Keefe,MattSmith,Rob Leahy,Stephen B. Fischer)
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Inferno! Volume 4(By: Edoardo Albert)
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Inferno! Volume 5(By: Gary Kloster,Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan,Ben Counter,Guy Haley,Anna Stephens,Rob J. Hayes,Graeme Lyon,Ben Galley,Marc Collins,Michael R. Fletcher,Sean Grigsby,Gavin G. Smith)
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Inferno! Volume 6(With: Dave Gross,David Guymer,Matt Smith,Liane Merciel,Gavin G Smith,Eric Fomley,Noah Nguyen,Miles A Drake)
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The Emperor’s Finest(By: Marc Collins)

Legends Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell(With: Tanith Lee,Juliet E. McKenna,Storm Constantine,Stan Nicholls,Ian Whates,Joe Abercrombie,Anne Nicholls,Gaie Sebold,Jonathan Green,Jan Siegel,James Barclay,Sandra Unerman)

Made Things Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2019)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Made Things series consists of two complete fantasy novels published between 2017 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Precious Little Things followed by Made Things. This standalone duology explores imaginative worlds through Tchaikovsky's signature blend of speculative fiction storytelling.

Start with Precious Little Things and read in order.

Start this series with Precious Little Things

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Precious Little Things
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Monstrous Little Voices Series

Complete

6 books (2016–2016)

The Monstrous Little Voices series is a complete six-book collection of fantasy retellings set in Shakespeare's worlds, published in 2016 with contributions from multiple authors including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Foz Meadows, Jonathan Barnes, Emma Newman, and Kate Heartfield. Each book can be read as a standalone story while also connecting to the broader shared universe. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Coral Bones and continuing through Even in the Cannon's Mouth, the anthology Monstrous Little Voices: New Tales from Shakespeare's Fantasy World, On the Twelfth Night, The Course of True Love, and concluding with The Unkindest Cut.

Start with Coral Bones(By: Foz Meadows), the first of 6 books in the Monstrous Little Voices series.

Start this series with Coral Bones(By: Foz Meadows)

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Coral Bones(By: Foz Meadows)
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Even in the Cannon's Mouth
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Monstrous Little Voices: New Tales from Shakespeare's Fantasy World(With: Jonathan Barnes,Emma Newman,Kate Heartfield,Foz Meadows)
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On the Twelfth Night(By: Jonathan Barnes)
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The Course of True Love(By: Kate Heartfield)
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The Unkindest Cut(By: Emma Newman)

Nature Futures Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2014)

This two-book science fiction anthology series edited by Henry Gee spans from 2005 to 2014 and is now complete. The first volume was edited solely by Gee, while the second brought in co-editor Alex Shvartsman. Readers should follow publication order to experience these collections as intended, beginning with the original Nature Futures before moving to the sequel.

Start with Nature Futures(By: Henry Gee) and read in order.

Start this series with Nature Futures(By: Henry Gee)

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Nature Futures(By: Henry Gee)
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Nature Futures 2(With: Alex Shvartsman,Henry Gee)

Shadows of the Apt Series

Complete

11 books (2008–2014)

Shadows of the Apt is a complete fantasy series consisting of eleven books published between 2008 and 2014 by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Empire in Black and Gold and concluding with Seal of the Worm. This epic series blends fantasy and science fiction elements across its full narrative arc.

Start with Empire in Black and Gold, the first of 11 books in the Shadows of the Apt series.

Start this series with Empire in Black and Gold

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Empire in Black and Gold
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Blood of the Mantis
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Dragonfly Falling
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Salute the Dark
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The Scarab Path
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Heirs of the Blade
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The Sea Watch
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Heart of the Green
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War Master's Gate
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Seal of the Worm

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

8 books (2012–2025)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises eight standalone pieces spanning fantasy and science fiction, published between 2012 and 2025. The collection includes Queen of the Night, Family Business, The Chains of Helleron, Low Energy Economy, The House on the Old Cliffs, The Long and Hungry Road, Human Resources, and The Heart of the Reproach, best read in publication order. The series remains ongoing, with entries that can generally be enjoyed independently while maintaining thematic connections across the author's broader work.

Start with Queen of the Night, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Queen of the Night

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Queen of the Night
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Family Business
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The Chains of Helleron
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Low Energy Economy
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The House on the Old Cliffs
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The Long and Hungry Road
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Human Resources
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The Heart of the Reproach

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2026)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Terrible Worlds series comprises interconnected short story collections exploring speculative fiction across fantasy and science fiction landscapes. The first two volumes, Revolutions and Destinations, were released in 2023 and 2026 respectively, with the series still ongoing. Readers should approach these collections in publication order to experience the stories as Tchaikovsky intended. Each book stands as a collection while contributing to the broader thematic arc of the series.

Start with Terrible Worlds: Revolutions and read in order.

Start this series with Terrible Worlds: Revolutions

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Terrible Worlds: Revolutions
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Terrible Worlds: Destinations

Solaris Rising Anthology Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Solaris Rising is a three-book science fiction anthology series edited by Adrian Tchaikovsky, published between 2011 and 2013. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Solaris Rising followed by Solaris Rising 1.5 and Solaris Rising 2. Each volume features stories from prominent science fiction authors including Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds, Peter F. Hamilton, and many others, offering a diverse collection of speculative fiction across the trilogy.

Start with Solaris Rising(By: 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) and read in order.

Start this series with Solaris Rising(By: 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)

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Solaris Rising(By: 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)
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Solaris Rising 1.5(By: Paul Cornell,Tanith Lee,Mike Resnick,Aliette de Bodard,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Ian Whates,Gareth L. Powell,Sarah Lotz,Philip Vine)
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Solaris Rising 2

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (2015–2027)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's standalone novels span fantasy, science fiction, and young adult fiction, with 12 books published between 2015 and 2026 as part of an ongoing series. Each novel stands independently and can be read in any order, though following publication order beginning with Guns of the Dawn offers a chronological view of the author's evolving work. The series includes titles such as Spiderlight, The Doors of Eden, Alien Clay, Service Model, Shroud, and others, showcasing Tchaikovsky's range across imaginative speculative fiction.

Start with Guns of the Dawn, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Guns of the Dawn

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Guns of the Dawn
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Cage of Souls
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The Doors of Eden
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Day of Ascension
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Saturation Point
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Service Model
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The Hungry Gods
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Green City Wars
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Preaching to the Choir
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Last Song of Ash
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The Eighth Face

Tales of the Apt Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

The Tales of the Apt is a four-book fantasy and science fiction series by Adrian Tchaikovsky and collaborating authors, published between 2016 and 2018. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Spoils of War and continuing through A Time for Grief, For Love of Distant Shores, and The Scent of Tears. Each entry builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for full comprehension of the narrative arc.

Start with Spoils of War, the first of 4 books in the Tales of the Apt series.

Start this series with Spoils of War

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Spoils of War
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A Time for Grief
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For Love of Distant Shores
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The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,John Gwynne,Frances Hardinge)

Terrible Worlds: Destinations Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2023)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Terrible Worlds: Destinations is a science fiction series comprising three books published between 2019 and 2023. The collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Walking to Aldebaran, followed by One Day All This Will Be Yours, and concluding with And Put Away Childish Things. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Walking to Aldebaran and read in order.

Start this series with Walking to Aldebaran

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Walking to Aldebaran
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One Day All This Will Be Yours
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And Put Away Childish Things

Terrible Worlds: Revolutions Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2022)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Terrible Worlds: Revolutions series comprises three standalone novellas published between 2017 and 2022, each exploring speculative worlds shaped by radical change. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Ironclads, followed by Firewalkers and Ogres. Each entry stands alone while contributing to the collection's broader thematic exploration of revolution and transformation across imaginative settings.

Start with Ironclads and read in order.

Start this series with Ironclads

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The Afterblight Chronicles Series

Complete

21 books (2002–2016)

The Afterblight Chronicles is a complete shared-world science fiction series consisting of twenty books published between 2002 and 2016, written by multiple authors including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Scott K. Andrews, Paul Kane, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with School's Out Forever by Scott K. Andrews. Each installment explores different perspectives and storylines within the same post-apocalyptic setting, with entries ranging from standalone narratives to multi-book story arcs.

Start with School's Out Forever(By: Scott K. Andrews), the first of 20 books in the The Afterblight Chronicles series.

Start this series with School's Out Forever(By: Scott K. Andrews)

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School's Out Forever(By: Scott K. Andrews)
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The Culled(By: Simon Spurrier)
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Kill or Cure(By: Rebecca Levene)
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School's Out(By: Scott K. Andrews)
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Arrowhead(By: Paul Kane)
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Dawn Over Doomsday(By: Jasper Bark)
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Operation Motherland(By: Scott K. Andrews)
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Arrowland(By: Paul Kane)
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Broken Arrow(By: Paul Kane)
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Children's Crusade(By: Scott K. Andrews)
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Death Got No Mercy(By: Al Ewing)
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Blood Ocean(By: Weston Ochse)
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Hooded Man(By: Paul Kane)
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Dead Kelly(By: C.B. Harvey)
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Journal of the Plague Year(By: ColinHarvey)
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Journal of the Plague Year(By: ColinHarvey,Malcolm F. Cross)
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Orbital Decay(By: Malcolm F. Cross)
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The Bloody Deluge
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Fall Out(By: Simon Guerrier)
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Children of the Cull(By: Cavan Scott)
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Even in the Cannon's Mouth

The Final Architecture Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2026)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Final Architecture trilogy spans three volumes published between 2021 and 2023, with the series appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Shards of Earth, followed by Eyes of the Void and Lords of Uncreation. This science fiction and fantasy series combines elements across multiple genres and is best experienced sequentially from the first installment.

Start with Shards of Earth and read in order.

Start this series with Shards of Earth

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Shards of Earth
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Eyes of the Void
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Lords of Uncreation
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Salvation’s Child

The Tyrant Philosophers Series

Ongoing

6 books (2022–2027)

Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Tyrant Philosophers is an ongoing fantasy series comprising five books published between 2022 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with City of Last Chances and continuing through House of Open Wounds, Days of Shattered Faith, Lives of Bitter Rain, and Pretenders to the Throne of God, with The Grave of Perfection as the final installment. This sprawling epic blends Tchaikovsky's characteristic storytelling across multiple interconnected narratives spanning philosophy, power, and the human condition.

Start with City of Last Chances, the first of 5 books in the The Tyrant Philosophers series.

Start this series with City of Last Chances

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City of Last Chances
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House of Open Wounds
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Days of Shattered Faith
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Lives of Bitter Rain
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Pretenders to the Throne of God
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The Grave of Perfection

Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Series

Ongoing

195 books (2015–2025)

The Warhammer: Age of Sigmar series is an expansive fantasy collection spanning 195 books published between 2015 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Written by multiple authors including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Nick Kyme, David Guymer, Joshua Reynolds, and many others, these books should be read in publication order to follow the developing narrative across the fictional world. Beginning with Call of Chaos, the series offers standalone and interconnected stories that explore the Age of Sigmar setting through various perspectives and storylines.

Start with Call of Chaos(By: Nick Kyme), the first of 195 books in the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar series.

Start this series with Call of Chaos(By: Nick Kyme)

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Call of Chaos(By: Nick Kyme)
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Godless(By: David Guymer)
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Six Pillars(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Eighth Victory(By: Graeme Lyon)
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The Gates of Azyr(By: Chris Wraight)
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The Gnawing Gate(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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Bear Eater(By: David Guymer)
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Black Rift(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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Bladestorm: Battle for Splitskull Pass(By: Matt Westbrook)
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Bladestorm: Righteous Blood(By: Matt Westbrook)
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Fyreslayers(By: Guy Haley)
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Labyrinth of the Lost(By: Andy Clark)
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Mighty Battles(By: Nick Kyme)
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Pantheon(By: Guy Haley)
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Skaven Pestilens(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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Sylvaneth(By: Gav Thorpe,Rob Sanders,Joshua Reynolds,Robbie MacNiven)
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The Road of Blades(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Scarlet Lord(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Sulphur Citadel(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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To Cross the Bridge of Smoke(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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Gods' Gift(By: David Guymer)
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Heartwood(By: Robbie MacNiven)
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Legends of the Age of Sigmar(By: Rob Sanders)
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Nagash: The Undying King(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Dance of the Skulls(By: David Annandale)
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The Hardest Word(By: David Guymer)
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The Volturung Road(By: Guy Haley)
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The Witch Takers(By: C.L. Werner)
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Acts of Sacrifice(By: Evan Dicken)
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Blacktalon: When Cornered(By: Andy Clark)
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Blood Gold(By: Gav Thorpe)
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First Mark(By: Andy Clark)
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Four Thousand Days(By: David Guymer)
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From The Deep(By: Jaine Fenn)
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Path to Glory(By: Evan Dicken)
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Sacrosanct & Other Stories(By: Guy Haley)
37
Scourge of Fate(By: Robbie MacNiven)
38
Shadespire: The Mirrored City(By: Joshua Reynolds)
39
Shattered Crucible(By: David Annandale)
40
Soul Wars(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Deeper Shade(By: C.L. Werner)
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The Keys to Ruin(By: David Annandale)
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The Learning(By: David Guymer)
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The Lightning Golem(By: Nick Kyme)
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The Resolute(By: Joshua Reynolds)
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The Sands of Grief(By: Guy Haley)
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The Sea Taketh(By: David Guymer)
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The Tainted Heart(By: C.L. Werner)
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Wrathspring(By: Gav Thorpe)
50
A Tithe of Bone(By: Michael R. Fletcher)
51
Ashes of Grimnir(By: Michael J. Hollows)
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Beastgrave(By: C.L. Werner)
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Blacktalon: Hunting Shadows(By: Andy Clark)
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Blessed Oblivion(By: Dale Lucas)
55
Bossgrot(By: Eric Gregory)
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Fangs of the Rustwood(By: Evan Dicken)
57
Force of Personality(By: David Guymer)
58
Ghoulslayer(By: Darius Hinks)
59
Gloomspite(By: Andy Clark)
60
Gods and Mortals(By: David Annandale,Joshua Reynolds,Evan Dicken,Guy Haley,Robbie MacNiven,David Guymer,Andy Clark,Nick Horth,CL Werner)
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Hamilcar: Champion of the Gods(By: David Guymer)
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Myths & Revenants(By: David Annandale)
63
Neferata: The Dominion of Bones(By: David Annandale)
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No Honour Among Vermin(By: C.L. Werner)
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Obsidian(By: David Annandale)
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Redeemer(By: Guy Haley)
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Reflections in Steel(By: C.L. Werner)
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Rulers of the Dead(By: David Annandale,Joshua Reynolds)
69
Shiprats(By: C.L. Werner)
70
Strong Bones(By: Michael R. Fletcher)
71
The Court of the Blind King(By: David Guymer)
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The Garden of Mortal Delights(By: Robert Rath)
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The Heart of the Fallen(By: Sarah Cawkwell)
74
The Iron Promise(By: Joshua Reynolds)
75
The Sanguinalia Day Massacre(By: Justin D. Hill)
76
The Serpent's Bargain(By: Jamie Crisalli)
77
The Warden in the Mountain(By: Eric Gregory)
78
Warcry: The Anthology(By: David Annandale)
79
Beneath the Rust(By: Graeme Lyon)
80
Blood of the Flayer(By: Richard Strachan)
81
Buyer Beware(By: Gav Thorpe)
82
Covens of Blood(By: Anna Stephens,Jamie Crisalli,Liane Merciel)
83
Death on the Road to Svardheim(By: Darius Hinks)
84
Direchasm(By: Graeme Lyon)
85
Fist of an Angry God(By: William King)
86
Galene Of Ulgu(By: Timandra Whitecastle)
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Ghosts of Khapthar(By: Miles A. Drake)
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Lady of Sorrows(By: C.L. Werner)
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Oaths and Conquests(By: Eric Gregory,William King,Evan Dicken,David Guymer,Richard Strachan,Anna Stephens,Graeme Lyon,Robert Rath,Jamie Crisalli,Miles A. Drake,Michael J. Hollows,Dale Lucas,Michael R. Fletcher)
90
Realm-Lords(By: Dale Lucas)
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The Book of Transformations(By: Matt Keefe)
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The Dead Hours(By: David Guymer)
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The Harrowing Deep(By: Miles A. Drake)
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The Manse of Mirrors(By: Nick Horth)
95
The Method of Madness(By: Peter McLean)
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The Offering(By: Andy Clark)
97
The Siege of Greenspire(By: Anna Stephens)
98
The Threshold(By: David Annandale)
99
The Unlamented Archpustulent of Clan Morbidus(By: David Guymer)
100
Ties of Blood(By: Jamie Crisalli)
101
Trials of the Mortal Realm(By: Nick Horth)
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Warcry Catacombs: Blood of the Everchosen(By: Richard Strachan)
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Archmage(By: Evan Dicken)
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Beasts(By: John French)
105
Champions of the Mortal Realms(By: Darius Hinks,Evan Dicken,Robbie MacNiven,Nick Horth)
106
Cursed City(By: C.L. Werner)
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Cover of Cursed City(By: C.L. Werner)
Cursed City(By: C.L. Werner)
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Dark Master(By: Richard Strachan)
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Cover of Dominion(By: Darius Hinks)
Dominion(By: Darius Hinks)
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Everqueen(By: Noah Van Nguyen)
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Gitslayer(By: Darius Hinks)
112
God of Earthquakes(By: Phil Kelly)
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Oracle(By: Liane Merciel)
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Stormvault(By: Andy Clark)
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The End Of Enlightenment(By: Richard Strachan)
116
The Lost Karak(By: Guy Haley)
117
The Perfect Assassin(By: Gary Kloster)
118
The Wolf And The Rat(By: C.L. Werner)
119
Thunderstrike & Other Stories(By: Dave Gross)
120
Cover of Warhammer Underworlds: Direchasm(By: Graeme Lyon)
Warhammer Underworlds: Direchasm(By: Graeme Lyon)
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Cover of A Dynasty of Monsters(By: David Annandale)
A Dynasty of Monsters(By: David Annandale)
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Anger and Ash(By: Gary Kloster)
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Blood Bond(By: John French)
124
Boss Of Bosses(By: Luke Scull)
125
Cauldron Of Blood(By: Chris Thursten)
126
Conquest Unbound: Stories from the Mortal Realms(With: David Annandale,Eric Gregory,Gav Thorpe,Gary Kloster,Darius Hinks,Evan Dicken,David Guymer,Sarah Cawkwell,Andy Clark,Mile A Drake,Noah Van Nguyen,C L Werner,Rhuairidh James,Michael R Fletcher)
127
Crown of Flames(By: Noah Van Nguyen)
128
Godsbane(By: Dale Lucas)
129
Grombrindal: Chronicles of the Wanderer(By: David Guymer)
130
Cover of Hallowed Ground(By: Richard Strachan)
Hallowed Ground(By: Richard Strachan)
131
Hamilcar Champion of the Gods(By: David Guymer)
132
Hammers of Sigmar: First Forged(By: Richard Strachan)
133
Harrowhand(By: Evan Dicken)
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Cover of Kragnos: Avatar of Destruction(By: David Guymer)
Kragnos: Avatar of Destruction(By: David Guymer)
135
Krenkha Gorogna(By: Guy Haley)
136
Memories of Blood and Sand(By: Gary Kloster)
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Cover of Prince Maesa(By: Guy Haley)
Prince Maesa(By: Guy Haley)
138
Shadowglass Creek(By: Richard Strachan)
139
Soul Warden(By: Miles A. Drake)
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Cover of Soulslayer(By: Darius Hinks)
Soulslayer(By: Darius Hinks)
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The Ancestors' Hall(By: David Guymer)
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The Arkanaut's Oath(By: Guy Haley)
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The Hollow King(By: John French)
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The House Of Moons(By: Jeremy Lambert)
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The Interrogator(By: Richard Strachan)
146
The Low Road(By: Evan Dicken)
147
The Orphan of Pale Harbour(By: Richard Strachan)
148
The Skyborne Grudge(By: Guy Haley)
149
Cover of The Successors(By: Gary Kloster,Graham McNeill,Aaron Dembski-Bowden,Ben Counter,Guy Haley,David Guymer,Peter Fehervari,Edoardo Albert,Chris Forrester,Callum Davis)
The Successors(By: Gary Kloster,Graham McNeill,Aaron Dembski-Bowden,Ben Counter,Guy Haley,David Guymer,Peter Fehervari,Edoardo Albert,Chris Forrester,Callum Davis)
150
The Vulture Lord(By: Richard Strachan)
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The Waste, The Worm And The Witch(By: Gary Kloster)
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Tower of Empty Mirrors(By: John French)
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Angron: The Red Angel(By: David Guymer)
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Arcady Prime(By: Justin D Hill)
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Bad Loon Rising(By: Andy Clark)
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Blacktalon(By: Liane Merciel)
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Blightslayer(By: Richard Strachan)
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Children of Teclis(By: Evan Dicken)
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False Dawn(By: Christopher Allen)
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Genefather(By: Guy Haley)
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Godeater's Son(By: Noah Van Nguyen)
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Grimnirsson(By: Graham Thomas Wilcox)
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Heir of Shadows(By: Taylor Roberts)
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Krakenbane's Curse(By: Jon Green)
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Legend of the Doomseeker(By: David Guymer)
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Leviathan(By: Darius Hinks)
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Minka Lesk: The Last Whiteshield(By: Justin D Hill)
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Of Blood And Guts(By: Gary Kloster)
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Past Returns(By: Hal Wilson)
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Shadow Of The Eighth(By: Justin D. Hill)
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Temple Of Silence(By: Richard Strachan)
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The Abominations Of Kriik Weirdpaw(By: C L Werner)
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The Crown Of Karak-Khazhar(By: Darius Hinks)
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The Eyeless Mask(By: Liane Merciel)
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The Fall Of Cadia(By: Robert Rath)
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The Last Volari(By: Gary Kloster)
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The Long Run(By: Chris Thursten)
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The One Road(By: David Guymer)
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The Road to Helsmarch(By: Luke Scull)
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The Thorn Mile(By: Rhuairidh James)
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Untamed Realms(By: Gary Kloster,Evan Dicken,David Guymer,Richard Strachan,Luke Scull,Jeremy Lambert,Noah Van Nguyen,Chris Thursten,Miles A Drake,Colin B Harvey)
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Warriors Of The Freeguilds(By: Joshua Reynolds,Evan Dicken,Nick Horth)
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Zograt(By: Andy Clark)
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Anvils of the Heldenhammer: The Ancients(By: Dale Lucas)
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Callis and Toll(By: David Annandale)
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Cannibal Gate(By: John French)
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Lioness of The Parch(By: Evan Dicken)
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On the Shoulders of Giants and Other Stories(With: Liane Merciel,Nick Horth,Matt Keefe,Christopher Allen,Noah Van Nguyen,Hal Wilson,Anna Stephens)
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Shallow Pockets, Deep Waters(By: R.S. Moule)
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The Beast of Grey Gardens(By: David Guymer)
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The Ghosts of Barak-Minoz(By: Guy Haley)
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Written In Stars
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Starseer's Ruin
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Ushoran Mortarch of Delusion(By: Dale Lucas)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adrian Tchaikovsky written?
Adrian Tchaikovsky has written 371 books across 26 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Adrian Tchaikovsky series?
Here are the first books in Adrian Tchaikovsky's series: After The War: Redemption's Blade; Annwn Cycle: The Dark Thorn(By: Shawn Speakman); Anthologies: Horror for the Holidays; Children of Time: Children of Time; Dogs of War: Dogs of War.
What order should I read Adrian Tchaikovsky's books?
We recommend reading Adrian Tchaikovsky's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adrian Tchaikovsky still writing new books?
Yes, Adrian Tchaikovsky has 9 ongoing series: Anthologies, Children of Time, Dogs of War, Elder Race, Short Stories/Novellas and 4 more.

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