David D. Levine Reading Order
9 series · 147 books
David D. Levine is an American science fiction and fantasy author whose work spans young adult adventures, short fiction, and speculative storytelling. His Hugo Award-winning short story and the Andre Norton Award-winning novel Arabella of Mars, which launched his popular series about the swashbuckling heroine Arabella Ashby, have established him as a significant voice in genre fiction since the 1980s. With over 140 publications across multiple series and collections, Levine has built a prolific career combining imaginative world-building with compelling character-driven narratives across science fiction, fantasy, and adventure genres.
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Adventures of Arabella Ashby Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
David D. Levine's Adventures of Arabella Ashby is a complete trilogy of science fiction adventure novels published between 2016 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Arabella of Mars, followed by Arabella and the Battle of Venus, and concluding with Arabella the Traitor of Mars. These three books form a continuous narrative that blends fantasy and action elements in a young adult-oriented setting.
Start with Arabella of Mars and read in order.
Start this series with Arabella of Mars
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing21 books (2003–2026)
David D. Levine's Anthologies series comprises 19 books of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories published between 2003 and 2026, with the series ongoing. The collection spans diverse themed anthologies including Imagination Fully Dilated as the starting point, progressing through acclaimed volumes like The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection and The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination. Read the books in publication order to follow the chronological evolution of the anthology selections. This series offers readers a curated sampling of speculative fiction across multiple genres and themes.
Start with Imagination Fully Dilated, the first of 19 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Imagination Fully Dilated
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future is an ongoing anthology series spanning 41 volumes from 1985 to 2025, featuring science fiction and fantasy stories by both emerging and established authors. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with volume 1 and continuing through the numbered entries. Each annual installment showcases award-winning short fiction across multiple genres including action and adventure, with stories selected through a prestigious writing competition that has launched numerous literary careers.
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2010–2015)
David D. Levine's two-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2010 to 2015 and should be read in publication order beginning with Second Chance followed by Damage. The series is complete and covers fantasy, science fiction, and young adult themes alongside action and adventure elements across its standalone entries.
Start with Second Chance and read in order.
Start this series with Second Chance
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Complete1 book (2008–2008)
Space Magic Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete14 books (2012–2012)
This complete collection consists of 14 science fiction and fantasy short stories and novellas by David D. Levine, all published in 2012. The stories should be read in publication order, beginning with At the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of Uncle Teco's Homebrew Gravitics Club and concluding with Zauberschrift. The series blends elements of fantasy and science fiction across diverse standalone narratives, making it ideal for readers seeking varied short-form speculative fiction.
Start with At the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of Uncle Teco’s Homebrew Gravitics Club, the first of 14 books in the Space Magic Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with At the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of Uncle Teco’s Homebrew Gravitics Club
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Wild Cards Series
Ongoing49 books (1986–2025)
Wild Cards is a long-running shared-universe science fiction series launched in 1986 that has expanded to 49 books as of 2025. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume edited by George R.R. Martin. Most entries are collaborative works edited by Martin and other series editors, featuring contributions from multiple authors who expand the world through interconnected stories. This expansive anthology series combines superhero fiction with alternate history, exploring the consequences of a genetic virus that grants superhuman abilities to a portion of the population.
Start with Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin), the first of 49 books in the Wild Cards series.
Start this series with Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin)
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infinity plus singles Series
Complete15 books (1981–2012)
Infinity Plus Singles is a complete anthology series of 15 standalone stories published between 1981 and 2012, with each entry written by a different author working across fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lisa Tuttle's The Bone Flute and concluding with Kit Reed's Pilots of the Purple Twilight. While each story functions independently, reading them in sequence offers a curated progression through varied imaginative narratives from established and emerging voices in short speculative fiction.
Start with The Bone Flute(By: Lisa Tuttle), the first of 15 books in the infinity plus singles series.
Start this series with The Bone Flute(By: Lisa Tuttle)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David D. Levine written?
- David D. Levine has written 147 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David D. Levine series?
- Here are the first books in David D. Levine's series: Adventures of Arabella Ashby: Arabella of Mars; Anthologies: Imagination Fully Dilated; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1; Short Stories/Novellas: Second Chance; Space Magic Short Stories/Novellas: At the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of Uncle Teco’s Homebrew Gravitics Club.
- What order should I read David D. Levine's books?
- We recommend reading David D. Levine's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David D. Levine still writing new books?
- Yes, David D. Levine has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future, Wild Cards.