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9 series · 35 books · Born 1978

Non-FictionScience Fiction

Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee novelist who has established himself across multiple science fiction and speculative fiction franchises, with over thirty-five books published since 2005. His work spans standalone novels, serialized series like Clockwork Dynasty, and collaborative anthologies that explore themes of technology, survival, and human adaptation. Several of his titles have reached the New York Times bestseller list, reflecting his broad appeal to readers interested in inventive worldbuilding and high-concept narratives.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2012–2023)

Start with Diverse Energies, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Diverse Energies

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1
Diverse Energies
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Carbide Tipped Pens
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Robot Uprisings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The End is Now
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Press Start to Play
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
Uncanny Magazine, Issue 53, July/August 2023
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Clockwork Dynasty Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with The Clockwork Dynasty and read in order.

Start this series with The Clockwork Dynasty

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1
The Clockwork Dynasty
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Guardian Angels and Other Monsters
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Earth 2 Series

Ongoing

7 books (2013–2026)

Start with The Gathering(By: James Robinson), the first of 7 books in the Earth 2 series.

Start this series with The Gathering(By: James Robinson)

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The Gathering(By: James Robinson)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Tower of Fate(By: James Robinson)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Battle Cry(By: James Robinson)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Dark Age(By: Tom Taylor)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Collision(With: Marguerite Bennett,Tom Taylor)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Kryptonian(By: Tom Taylor)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Earth 2: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1(By: Nicola Scott,James Robinson)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Earth 2: World's End Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2015)

Start with World's End, Vol. 1(With: Marguerite Bennett) and read in order.

Start this series with World's End, Vol. 1(With: Marguerite Bennett)

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1
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World's End, Vol. 1(With: Marguerite Bennett)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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World's End, Vol. 2(With: Marguerite Bennett)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
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Quarantine Zone
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2005–2010)

Start with How to Survive a Robot Uprising, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with How to Survive a Robot Uprising

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1
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How to Survive a Robot Uprising
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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How to Build a Robot Army
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Where's My Jetpack?
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Mad Scientist Hall of Fame
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Robo Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2014)

Start with Robopocalypse and read in order.

Start this series with Robopocalypse

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1
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Robopocalypse
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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1
The Nostalgist
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2011–2025)

Start with A Boy and His Bot, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Boy and His Bot

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1
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A Boy and His Bot
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Code Lightfall and the Robot King
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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The Andromeda Evolution(With: Michael Crichton)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Hole in the Sky
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Daniel H. Wilson written?
Daniel H. Wilson has written 35 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Daniel H. Wilson series?
Here are the first books in Daniel H. Wilson's series: Anthologies: Diverse Energies; Clockwork Dynasty: The Clockwork Dynasty; Earth 2: The Gathering(By: James Robinson); Earth 2: World's End: World's End, Vol. 1(With: Marguerite Bennett); Non-Fiction: How to Survive a Robot Uprising.
What order should I read Daniel H. Wilson's books?
We recommend reading Daniel H. Wilson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Daniel H. Wilson still writing new books?
Yes, Daniel H. Wilson has 2 ongoing series: Earth 2, Standalone Novels.

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