Bob Blanton Reading Order
4 series · 42 books
Bob Blanton is a German-American writer who has published over forty books spanning science fiction and non-fiction since 2017. He is best recognized for his expansive Delphi in Space series, though his body of work extends to the interconnected Laim universe, individual Laim novellas, and the Stone series. His prolific output demonstrates a commitment to sustained worldbuilding across multiple narrative frameworks.
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Delphi In Space Series
Ongoing20 books (2019–2025)
Bob Blanton's Delphi In Space is an ongoing science fiction series comprising twenty books published between 2019 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Delphi City and continuing through subsequent titles including Delphi Nation, Delphi Station, Starship Sakira, and beyond. With five additional books yet to be fully released, this expanding universe follows a clear narrative progression that builds across its connected installments.
Start with Delphi City, the first of 20 books in the Delphi In Space series.
Start this series with Delphi City
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Laim Series
Ongoing10 books (2022–2025)
The Laim series is an ongoing science fiction saga by Bob Blanton comprising ten books published between 2022 and 2025. Begin with Admiral's Choice and follow the series in publication order through the most recent installment, She Alien. The series blends science fiction with non-fiction elements across its expanding narrative.
Start with Admiral’s Choice, the first of 10 books in the Laim series.
Start this series with Admiral’s Choice
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Laim Novellas Series
Ongoing8 books (2025–2026)
The Laim Novellas is an ongoing science fiction series by Bob Blanton consisting of eight books published between 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Betrayed and continuing through Breaking Free, Chained, Tempered, Bound by Choice, Into the Depths, Sovereign, and concluding with Unbound. Each novella builds upon the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.
Start with Betrayed, the first of 8 books in the Laim Novellas series.
Start this series with Betrayed
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Likely Complete4 books (2017–2021)
The Stone series by Bob Blanton comprises four science fiction novels published between 2017 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Matthew and the Stone and continuing through Stone Ranger, Stone Undercover, and Stone Investigations. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with Matthew and the Stone, the first of 4 books in the Stone series.
Start this series with Matthew and the Stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bob Blanton written?
- Bob Blanton has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Bob Blanton series?
- Here are the first books in Bob Blanton's series: Delphi In Space: Delphi City; Laim: Admiral’s Choice; Laim Novellas: Betrayed; Stone: Matthew and the Stone.
- What order should I read Bob Blanton's books?
- We recommend reading Bob Blanton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Bob Blanton still writing new books?
- Yes, Bob Blanton has 3 ongoing series: Delphi In Space, Laim, Laim Novellas.