Daniel H. Wilson Reading Order
9 series · 35 books · Born 1978
Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee author known for his compelling contributions to the science fiction genre. With a prolific output, he has penned 35 works across nine series, including the acclaimed Clockwork Dynasty and Robo, along with standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and graphic novels. Active from 2005 to 2026, Wilson's storytelling often blends technology with human experience, earning him recognition as a bestselling author.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete10 books (2012–2023)
Start with Diverse Energies, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Diverse Energies 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Carbide Tipped Pens 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Robot Uprisings 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The End is Now 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Press Start to Play 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  New Suns 2 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Uncanny Magazine, Issue 53, July/August 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Clockwork Dynasty Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with The Clockwork Dynasty and read in order.
Earth 2 Series
Ongoing7 books (2013–2026)
Start with The Gathering(By: James Robinson), the first of 7 books in the Earth 2 series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Gathering(By: James Robinson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Tower of Fate(By: James Robinson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Battle Cry(By: James Robinson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Dark Age(By: Tom Taylor) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Collision(With: Marguerite Bennett,Tom Taylor) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Kryptonian(By: Tom Taylor) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Earth 2: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1(By: Nicola Scott,James Robinson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Earth 2: World's End Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
Start with World's End, Vol. 1(With: Marguerite Bennett) and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Quarantine Zone 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (2005–2010)
Start with How to Survive a Robot Uprising, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Robo Series
Complete2 books (2011–2014)
Start with Robopocalypse and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Nostalgist 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2011–2025)
Start with A Boy and His Bot, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.