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Eric Brown Reading Order

25 series · 245 books · Born 1960

Eric Brown is a prolific British science fiction author whose career spans five decades and encompasses nearly two hundred works across multiple series and anthologies. Known for blending hard science fiction concepts with compelling character-driven narratives, he has built a diverse body of work that ranges from the sprawling Bengal Station series to intimate explorations of parallel realities and deep space mysteries. His genre versatility extends beyond pure SF into mystery, thriller, and action-adventure territory, making him a distinctive voice in speculative fiction.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

29 books (1989–2026)

This anthology series spans 24 volumes published between 1989 and 2021, collecting science fiction, mystery, thriller, and adventure stories edited by Eric Brown. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction. Titles include notable collections such as The Mammoth Book of Science Fiction, Constellations, and Unfit for Eden, among others, showcasing diverse voices and styles across speculative fiction and related genres.

Start with Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction, the first of 24 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction

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Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction
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Drabble II: Double Century
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New Worlds 1
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The Ant-Men of Tibet and Other Stories
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Dark Terrors 5
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The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction
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Constellations
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The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF
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Fables from the Fountain
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House of Fear
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Unfit for Eden: A Postscripts Anthology 26/27
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Daily Science Fiction Stories of January 2012
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Infinity Plus Quintet
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Encounters of Sherlock Holmes
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Story Behind the Book : Volume 1
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Paradox: Stories Inspired by the Fermi Paradox
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Best of British Science Fiction 2016
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Best of British Science Fiction 2017
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Shoreline of Infinity 11½
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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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Best of British Science Fiction 2021
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Best of British Science Fiction 2022
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Best of British Science Fiction 2025

Bengal Station Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2009)

The Bengal Station trilogy is a complete science fiction mystery series by Eric Brown consisting of three books published between 2008 and 2009. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Necropath, followed by Cosmopath, and concluding with Xenopath. This action-packed trilogy blends science fiction with mystery and thriller elements across its sequential narrative.

Start with Necropath and read in order.

Start this series with Necropath

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Binary/System Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Eric Brown's Binary series is a complete science fiction duology published between 2016 and 2017. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Binary followed by System, as each entry builds upon the previous installment. This two-book collection blends science fiction with mystery and thriller elements, offering action-driven storytelling across the pair.

Start with Binary and read in order.

Chapter Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Monster Ate My Marmite

Helix Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2012)

Eric Brown's Helix series consists of two completed science fiction novels published between 2007 and 2012. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Helix followed by Helix Wars. This action-packed science fiction duology blends mystery and thriller elements throughout its narrative arc.

Start with Helix and read in order.

Imaginings Series

Complete

12 books (2012–2016)

The Imaginings series is a complete 12-book anthology collection published between 2012 and 2016, featuring science fiction and speculative fiction stories by various authors including Tanith Lee, Stephen Baxter, Lisa Tuttle, Tony Ballantyne, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Nina Allan, and others. Each book in the series presents distinct stories and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones and concluding with Mementoes. This is an ongoing anthology project showcasing diverse voices in science fiction and imaginative fiction.

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(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
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Microcosmos(By: Nina Allan)
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Twember(By: Steve Rasnic Tem)
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Strange Visitors
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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)

Jani and the Greater Game Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

This science fiction mystery duology by Eric Brown follows a complete two-book arc published between 2014 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Jani and the Greater Game followed by Jani and the Great Pursuit. The books blend action and adventure elements with a thrilling narrative scope, offering a standalone narrative arc across both volumes.

Start with Jani and the Greater Game and read in order.

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Jani and the Greater Game
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Jani and the Great Pursuit

Kon-Tiki Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2018–2022)

The Kon-Tiki series comprises five science fiction and mystery novels published between 2018 and 2022, beginning with Dislocations by Eric Brown and concluding with contributions from collaborator Keith Brooke on the final two entries. This appears to be a complete series that should be read in publication order, starting with Dislocations and progressing through Parasites, Insights, Iterations, and Kon Tiki Coda to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Dislocations, the first of 5 books in the Kon-Tiki series.

Start this series with Dislocations

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Dislocations
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Iterations(By: Keith Brooke)
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Kon Tiki Coda(By: Keith Brooke)

Langham and Dupré Mystery Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2013–2022)

The Langham and Dupré Mystery series comprises nine books published between 2013 and 2022, following the investigations of two protagonists working through cases that blend mystery with occasional speculative elements. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder By the Book and concluding with Murder Most Vile. Eric Brown's contributions span science fiction, mystery, and thriller genres, with this particular series focusing on the mystery and detective work elements of his broader body of work.

Start with Murder By the Book, the first of 9 books in the Langham and Dupré Mystery series.

Start this series with Murder By the Book

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Murder By the Book
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Murder at the Chase
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Murder at the Loch
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Murder Take Three
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Murder Takes a Turn
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Murder Served Cold
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Murder at Standing Stone Manor
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Murder by Numbers
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Murder Most Vile

Most Wanted Series

Complete

7 books (2007–2009)

The Most Wanted series is a seven-book science fiction and thriller collection published between 2007 and 2009, now complete. Each installment features a different author, including James Lovegrove, Anne Perry, Allan Guthrie, Graham Hurley, and Mark Morris, bringing distinct voices to the shared universe. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dead Brigade and concluding with The Ghosts of 2012.

Start with Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove), the first of 7 books in the Most Wanted series.

Start this series with Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove)

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Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove)
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Heroes(By: Anne Perry)
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Kill Clock(By: Allan Guthrie)
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The Chop(By: Graham Hurley)
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Stumps(By: Mark Morris)
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The Ghosts of 2012(By: Graham Hurley)

NP Novella Series

Likely Complete

13 books (2021–2023)

The NP Novella series comprises 12 science fiction and mystery novellas published between 2021 and 2023, likely now complete. Each entry features a different author and should be read in publication order, beginning with May Day by Emma Coleman. The series showcases diverse voices contributing standalone stories within the same collection, blending speculative fiction with thriller and adventure elements across the full run.

Start with May Day(By: Emma Coleman), the first of 12 books in the NP Novella series.

Start this series with May Day(By: Emma Coleman)

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May Day(By: Emma Coleman)
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On Arcturus VII
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Requiem for an Astronaut(By: Daniel Bennett)
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Rose Knot(By: Kari Sperring)
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Universal Language(By: Tim Major)
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Worldshifter(By: Paul Di Filippo)
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Fish!(By: Ida Keogh)
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My Mother Murdered the Moon(By: Stephen Deas)
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The Entropy of Loss(By: Stewart Hotston)
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Visions of Ruin(By: )
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Visions of Ruin(By: Mark West)
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Telling the Bees(By: Emma K. Leadley)
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The Blackhart Blades(By: David Gullen)

Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine Series

Ongoing

41 books (2015–2026)

Shoreline of Infinity is an ongoing science fiction magazine series that began publication in 2015 and currently spans 40 issues through 2026. Each issue functions as a standalone anthology featuring short fiction and other content from various authors, so readers can start with any issue or follow publication order from the first volume onward. The series showcases diverse science fiction work and should be read in publication order for those seeking to follow the magazine's chronological development.

Start with Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick), the first of 40 books in the Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine series.

Start this series with Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick)

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Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 2(By: Iain M. Banks,Anton Rose,Duncan Lunan,Megan Neumann,Steve Green,Ian Hunter,Noel Chidwick,Ken Poyner,Iain Maloney,Ken McLeod,Michael Fontana,Tyler J Petty,Ryan L. Daly,Bethany Ruth Anderson,Steve Simpson,Kathy Steinemann,Ann Craig,Elsa Bouet,Russell Jones)
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Shoreline of Infinity 3(By: Jane Yolen,Edd Vick,Marge Simon,David Lindsay,Ian Hunter,Noel Chidwick,Guy Stewart,Sára Júlia,J.K. Fulton,Miriam Johnson,Thomas Broderick,Tracey S. Rosenberg,Dee Raspin,Sara Ljeskovac)
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Shoreline of Infinity 4(By: Ken MacLeod,Holly Schofield,Tricia Sullivan,Gary Gibson,Ruth E.J. Booth,Shelly Bryant,Robert Neilson,Paul Holmes,Noel Chidwick,Andrew J. Wilson,Caroline Grebbell,Michael Stroh,Clive Tern,Lewis Grassic Gibbon,Benjamin Dodds,Sára Júlia,J. Leslie Mitchell)
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Shoreline of Infinity 5(By: Craig Thompson,George MacDonald,Ruth E.J. Booth,ThomasClark,Paul Holmes,Noel Chidwick,Sára Júlia,Monica Burns,Iain Maloney,Andrew Blair,Rob Butler,Adam Connors,Jack Schouten,Simon Mordem,Ruth Aylett,Stuart Beel,Net Newman,Daniel Rosen,Gary Dalkin)
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Shoreline of Infinity 6(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 10(By: Die Booth,Noel Chidwick,Ephiny Gale,Daniel Rosen,Marija Smits,Matthew Castle,SK Farrell,Serna Johe,K.E. Macphee,Chris Baily)
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Shoreline of Infinity 7(By: Andrew Lang,Shannon Connor Winward,May Kendall,David L. Clements,Ruth E.J. Booth,Tim Major,Paul Holmes,Noel Chidwick,Monica Burns,Dan Grace,Davyne DeSye,Katie Gray,Mark Toner,Terry Jackman,Daniel Soule,Steve Pickering)
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Shoreline of Infinity 8(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 8½(By: Iain M. Banks,Jane Yolen,Charles Stross,Ken MacLeod,Adam Roberts,Nalo Hopkinson,Jo Walton,Marge Simon,Gary Gibson,Ada Palmer,Ruth E.J. Booth,ThomasClark,Noel Chidwick,Pippa Goldschmidt,Andrew J. Wilson,Caroline Grebbell,Benjamin Dodds,Iain Maloney,Des Raspin,Katie Gray,Mark Toner,Shelley Bryant,Grahame Barrasford Young,Russell Jones)
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Shoreline of Infinity 9(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 11(By: Karen Heuler)
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Shoreline of Infinity 12(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 13(By: Premee Mohamed,Bo Balder,Tim Major,Noel Chidwick,Preston Grassmann,Rachel Armstrong,Caroline Grebbell,Esme Carpenter,Laura Young)
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Shoreline of Infinity 14(By: Ken MacLeod,Neil Williamson,Cat Hellisen,Andrew Reichard,Noel Chidwick,Eris Young,Thomas Broderick,Emma Levin,Rhiannon Grist,Vicki Jarrett)
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Shoreline of Infinity 15(By: Gareth L. Powell,Callum McSorley,Tim Major,Tiffany Meuret,Noel Chidwick,Teika Marija Smits,DA D’Amico,Lidia Molina Whyte,E.M. Faulds,J.G. Sarmiento)
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Shoreline of Infinity 16(By: Allen Ashley,Ahmed A. Khan,Noel Chidwick,Rachel Plummer,Helen French,Laura Duerr,Petra Kuppers,Kate Macdonald,Vicki Jarrett,Calum L Macleoid)
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Shoreline of Infinity 17(By: Chris Beckett,Bo Balder,Ruth E.J. Booth,Noel Chidwick,Brian M. Milton,Dave Ring,Simon Fung,S.A.M. Rundell,Peyman Saremian,Jeremey Nelson)
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Shoreline of Infinity 18(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 19(By: Ian Watson,Tony Ballantyne,Chris Beckett,F.J. Bergmann,Sherry Shahan,Raman Mundair,Noel Chidwick,Pippa Goldschmidt,Davide Mana,Mariah Montoya,Teika Marija Smits,Hûw Steer,Anya Ow,Gregory A. Austin)
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Shoreline of Infinity 20(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 21(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 22(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 23(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 24(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 25(By: Elana Gomel,Gary Gibson,Cat Hellisen,Noel Chidwick,E. M. Faulds,David L Clements,Simon Nagel,Alex Storer)
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Shoreline of Infinity 26(By: Eris Young)
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Shoreline of Infinity 27(By: Callum McSorley,Noel Chidwick,Christopher Collingwood,Alex Storer,Jack Schouten,Jo Ross-Barrett,RV Neville)
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Shoreline of Infinity 28(By: Ely Percy)
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Shoreline of Infinity 29(By: Noel Chidwick)
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Shoreline of Infinity 30(With: Gary Gibson,Cat Hellisen,Noel Chidwick,Christopher R. Muscato,Teika Marina Smits,Raymond W Gallacher)
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Shoreline of Infinity 31(By: Ken MacLeod,Andy McKell,Chris Barnham,Bo Balder,Ruth E.J. Booth,Heather Valentine,Noel Chidwick,Lindz McLeod,Adam Marx)
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Shoreline of Infinity 32(By: Jane Yolen,Adam Roberts,Sofia Samatar,Cat Hellisen,Noel Chidwick,Teika Marija Smits,Dave Weaver,Bethany Davis,Laura Scotland,Woody Dismukes,Edmind Fines)
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Shoreline of Infinity 33(By: T.L. Huchu,Callum McSorley,Noel Chidwick,Benjamin C. Kinney,Lucy Zhang,Brent Baldwin,M.H. Ayinde,M. Luke McDonell,David Lawrie,Jesse Rowell)
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Shoreline of Infinity 34(By: Ian Whates,Vaughan Stanger,Eris Young,L.R. Lam,Lyndsey Croal,Moussa Ould Ebnou,Robert Bagnall,Louis Evans,Emma Levin)
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Shoreline of Infinity 35(With: Ken MacLeod,John Buchan,Callum McSorley,Noel Chidwick,Rachel Plummer,Jeda Pearl,T.H. Dray,Beth Nuttall)
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Shoreline of Infinity 36(By: Kim Stanley Robinson,Noel Chidwick,Christopher R. Muscato,Lyndsey Croal,Tania Chen,Rhiannon Grist,Gessica Sakamoto Martini,Knighton Knighton,Sara Kate Ellis,Greta Colombani)
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Shoreline of Infinity 37(By: Andrew Knighton)
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Shoreline of Infinity 38(By: Tim Major,David McGillveray,Ruth E.J. Booth,Noel Chidwick,Paul McQuade,Andrew Kozma,Jeda Pearl,Bram E. Gieben,Anna Ziemons-McLean,Anna Cheung,Dylan Kwok,LeeAnn Perry,M.A.R. Rinaldi,S.J. Groenewegen)
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Shoreline of Infinity 39(By: Eugen Bacon,Noel Chidwick,Douglas Gwilym,Kenzie Lappin,Jamie M Boyd,M Shedric Simpson,Darryl A Smith,Caitriana NicNeacail,Ruth EJ Booth)
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Shoreline of Infinity 40(By: Chris Kelso,Noel Chidwick,Pippa Goldschmidt,Hiron Ennes,John J Kennedy,Scott Payne,T. Lucas Earle,Franki Halliwell,Timothy Quinn,Joyce Bingham)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2000–2021)

Eric Brown's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises ten books published between 2000 and 2021, blending science fiction, mystery, and adventure across diverse narratives. Each entry functions as a standalone work, though readers should follow publication order to experience Brown's evolving style and themes. The series spans from Parallax View, co-written with Keith Brooke, through On Arcturus VII, and appears to be complete.

Start with Parallax View(With: Keith Brooke), the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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Parallax View(With: Keith Brooke)
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A Writer's Life
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Approaching Omega
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The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne
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The Memory of Joy
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Gilbert and Edgar on Mars
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The Death of Cassandra Quebec
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The Vanishing of the Atkinsons
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The Martian Simulacra
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On Arcturus VII

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

11 books (1990–2019)

Eric Brown's Short Story Collections series comprises eleven books of science fiction, mystery, and adventure stories published between 1990 and 2019. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Time Lapsed Man And Other Stories and progressing through titles like Blue Shifting, Deep Future, and The Fall Of Tartarus, with The Spacetime Pit Plus Two featuring collaboration with Stephen Baxter, and concluding with The Ice Garden and Other Stories. Each collection stands alone, offering short fiction that explores speculative and thrilling themes across the author's varied genre interests.

Start with The Time Lapsed Man And Other Stories, the first of 11 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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The Time Lapsed Man And Other Stories
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Blue Shifting
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The Fall Of Tartarus
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Threshold Shift
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Ghostwriting
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The Angels of Life and Death
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Rites of Passage
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The Spacetime Pit Plus Two(With: Stephen Baxter)
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The Disciples of Apollo
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The Ice Garden and Other Stories

Solaris Rising Anthology Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

The Solaris Rising Anthology series consists of three science fiction collections published between 2011 and 2013, featuring stories by various acclaimed authors including Paul Cornell, Tanith Lee, Mike Resnick, and Adrian Tchaikovsky. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the original Solaris Rising, followed by Solaris Rising 1.5, and concluding with Solaris Rising 2. Each volume brings together diverse short fiction that showcases contemporary and established voices in speculative fiction.

Start with Solaris Rising and read in order.

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Solaris Rising
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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(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Paul Cornell,Liz Williams,James Lovegrove,Robert Reed,Eugie Foster,Nancy Kress,Nick Harkaway,Norman Spinrad,Vandana Singh,Kim Lakin-Smith,Ian Whates,Paul Cornell, Jr.,Kay Kenyon,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Martin Sketchley,Allan Steele)

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

19 books (1992–2022)

Eric Brown's collection of 19 standalone novels spans three decades from 1992 to 2022, blending science fiction, mystery, thriller, and adventure elements across diverse narratives. Each book functions as a complete story independent of the others, allowing readers to enter the series at any point, though following publication order from Meridian Days onward provides a chronological perspective on the author's evolving storytelling. The series likely concluded in 2022 and encompasses a wide range of premises from science fiction adventures to contemporary thrillers. Readers seeking variety within a single author's body of work will find these self-contained novels offer exploration of multiple genres and themes without requiring knowledge of previous entries.

Start with Meridian Days, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Meridian Days
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Bengal Station
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British Front
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An Alien Ate Me for Breakfast
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Race Against Time
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A Dinosaur Ate My Socks
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Guardians of the Phoenix
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The Kings of Eternity
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The Serene Invasion
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Wormhole(With: Keith Brooke)

Starship Seasons Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2016)

Eric Brown's Starship Seasons is a complete science fiction series comprising six books published between 2007 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Starship Summer and continuing through Starship Fall, Starship Winter, Starship Seasons, Starship Coda, and Starship Spring. This action-driven science fiction saga blends mystery and thriller elements throughout its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Starship Summer, the first of 6 books in the Starship Seasons series.

Start this series with Starship Summer

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Starship Summer
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Starship Fall
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Starship Winter
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Starship Seasons
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Starship Coda
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Starship Spring

Stephen Baxter Collections Series

Complete

5 books (1998–2018)

This completed science fiction series comprises five books published between 1998 and 2018, beginning with Traces and concluding with The Spacetime Pit Plus Two. The collections should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the progression of stories and ideas. Each volume gathers together science fiction tales that span themes of exploration, mystery, and speculative technology across diverse settings and scenarios.

Start with Traces(By: Stephen Baxter), the first of 5 books in the Stephen Baxter Collections series.

Start this series with Traces(By: Stephen Baxter)

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Traces(By: Stephen Baxter)
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The Hunters of Pangaea(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Universes(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Project Clio(By: Stephen Baxter)
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The Spacetime Pit Plus Two(With: Stephen Baxter)

Telemass Quartet Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2019)

The Telemass Quartet is a complete science fiction series by Eric Brown consisting of five books published between 2014 and 2019. Each entry in the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Famadihana on Fomalhaut IV and concluding with Telemass Coda. The series blends science fiction with mystery and thriller elements across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Famadihana on Fomalhaut IV, the first of 5 books in the Telemass Quartet series.

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Famadihana on Fomalhaut IV
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Sacrifice on Spica III
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Reunion on Alpha Reticuli II
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Exalted on Bellatrix 1
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Telemass Coda

The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes Series

Ongoing

38 books (1974–2024)

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an anthology series featuring original pastiches by various authors, each contributing their own tales of the famous detective beyond those penned by Arthur Conan Doyle. With 38 books published from 1974 to 2024, the series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order to follow the intended sequence of stories. Each entry can largely stand alone, but reading sequentially provides a cohesive experience across the collective interpretations of Holmes and Watson's exploits. The series spans multiple genres including science fiction, mystery, and adventure, with contributions from acclaimed authors like Philip José Farmer, Loren D. Estleman, and Fred Saberhagen.

Start with The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer), the first of 38 books in the The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes series.

Start this series with The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer)

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The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer)
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Cover of War of the Worlds(By: Manly Wade Wellman,Wade Wellman)
War of the Worlds(By: Manly Wade Wellman,Wade Wellman)
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The Giant Rat of Sumatra(By: Richard L. Boyer)
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Cover of Sherlock vs Dracula(By: Loren D. Estleman)
Sherlock vs Dracula(By: Loren D. Estleman)
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Cover of The Stalwart Companions(By: H. Paul Jeffers)
The Stalwart Companions(By: H. Paul Jeffers)
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Cover of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes(By: Loren D. Estleman)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes(By: Loren D. Estleman)
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Cover of The Ectoplasmic Man(By: Daniel Stashower)
The Ectoplasmic Man(By: Daniel Stashower)
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The Seventh Bullet(By: Daniel D. Victor)
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Cover of The Whitechapel Horrors(By: Edward B. Hanna)
The Whitechapel Horrors(By: Edward B. Hanna)
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Cover of Seance for a Vampire(By: Fred Saberhagen)
Seance for a Vampire(By: Fred Saberhagen)
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Cover of Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac(By: Barrie Roberts)
Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac(By: Barrie Roberts)
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Cover of The Angel of the Opera(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Angel of the Opera(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Titanic Tragedy(By: William Seil)
The Titanic Tragedy(By: William Seil)
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Cover of The Star of India(By: Carole Buggé)
The Star of India(By: Carole Buggé)
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Cover of The Haunting of Torre Abbey(By: Carole Buggé)
The Haunting of Torre Abbey(By: Carole Buggé)
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Cover of The Man from Hell(By: Barrie Roberts)
The Man from Hell(By: Barrie Roberts)
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The Veiled Detective(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Between the Thames and the Tiber(By: Ted Riccardi)
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Cover of The Web Weaver(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Web Weaver(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Grimswell Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Grimswell Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Devil's Promise(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of The Albino's Treasure(By: Stuart Douglas)
The Albino's Treasure(By: Stuart Douglas)
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Cover of Murder at Sorrow's Crown(By: Steven Savile,Robert Greenberger)
Murder at Sorrow's Crown(By: Steven Savile,Robert Greenberger)
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Cover of The Counterfeit Detective(By: Stuart Douglas)
The Counterfeit Detective(By: Stuart Douglas)
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The Ripper Legacy(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of The White Worm(By: Sam Siciliano)
The White Worm(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of Imagination Theatre's Sherlock Holmes of Scripts From The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: David Marcum)
Imagination Theatre's Sherlock Holmes of Scripts From The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: David Marcum)
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Cover of The Moonstone's Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Moonstone's Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Devil and the Four(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Improbable Prisoner(By: Stuart Douglas)
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The Instrument of Death(By: David Stuart Davies)
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The Crusader's Curse(By: Stuart Douglas)
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The Martian Menace
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Cover of The Venerable Tiger(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Venerable Tiger(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of Sherlock Holmes and the Four Kings of Sweden(By: Steven Savile)
Sherlock Holmes and the Four Kings of Sweden(By: Steven Savile)
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Revenge from the Grave(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of Deathly Relics(By: Sam Siciliano)
Deathly Relics(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Gentleman Burglar(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Gentleman Burglar(By: Sam Siciliano)

The Web - 2027 Series

Complete

6 books (1997–1997)

The Web - 2027 is a six-book science fiction anthology series published in 1997, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dreamcastle by Stephen Bowkett and continuing through Gulliverzone, Lightstorm, Sorceress, Spiderbite, and Untouchable. Each installment was written by a different author, creating a collaborative exploration of the Web universe.

Start with Dreamcastle(By: Stephen Bowkett), the first of 6 books in the The Web - 2027 series.

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Dreamcastle(By: Stephen Bowkett)
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Cover of Gulliverzone(By: Stephen Baxter)
Gulliverzone(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Cover of Lightstorm(By: Peter F. Hamilton)
Lightstorm(By: Peter F. Hamilton)
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Sorceress(By: Maggie Furey)
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Spiderbite(By: Graham Joyce)
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The Web - 2028 Series

Complete

7 books (1998–1999)

The Web: 2028 is a seven-book science fiction series published between 1998 and 1999, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Eric Brown, Pat Cadigan, James Lovegrove, Ken MacLeod, Maggie Furey, and Stephen Baxter. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Avatar by Pat Cadigan and concluding with the collaborative final volume The Web: 2028. This action-driven science fiction anthology spans interconnected stories across its installments, each written by different authors who help build the world of this cyberpunk-influenced narrative.

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Avatar(By: Pat Cadigan)
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Cover of Computopia(By: James Lovegrove)
Computopia(By: James Lovegrove)
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Cover of Cydonia(By: Ken MacLeod)
Cydonia(By: Ken MacLeod)
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Cover of Spindrift(By: Maggie Furey)
Spindrift(By: Maggie Furey)
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Webcrash(By: Stephen Baxter)
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Cover of The Web: 2028(With: Pat Cadigan,Stephen Baxter,Ken MacLeod,James Lovegrove,Maggie Furey,Simon Spanton)
The Web: 2028(With: Pat Cadigan,Stephen Baxter,Ken MacLeod,James Lovegrove,Maggie Furey,Simon Spanton)

Virex Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2004)

The Virex Trilogy is a three-book science fiction series by Eric Brown published between 2000 and 2004. The complete series consists of New York Nights, New York Blues, and New York Dreams, which should be read in publication order. This concluded trilogy blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and action-adventure storytelling.

Start with New York Nights and read in order.

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New York Nights
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New York Blues
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New York Dreams

Weirdspace Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2016)

The Weirdspace series comprises four science fiction mystery novels published between 2012 and 2016, now complete. Begin with The Devil's Nebula, followed by Satan's Reach, The Baba Yaga, and The Star of the Sea by Una McCormack, reading them in publication order. This action-driven series blends speculative fiction with thriller elements across its interconnected entries.

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The Devil's Nebula
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Satan's Reach
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The Baba Yaga
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The Star of the Sea(By: Una McCormack)

Zenith: The Best in New British Science Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1989–1989)

This two-book science fiction anthology series was published in 1989 and presents a complete collection of stories. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction, followed by Zenith. Both volumes showcase contemporary British science fiction writers across multiple genres including mystery, thriller, and adventure alongside speculative fiction elements.

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Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction
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Zenith(By: Lisa Tuttle,David S. Garnett,Elizabeth Sourbut)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Eric Brown written?
Eric Brown has written 245 books across 25 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Eric Brown series?
Here are the first books in Eric Brown's series: Anthologies: Zenith 2: The Best In New British Science Fiction; Bengal Station: Necropath; Binary/System: Binary; Helix: Helix; Imaginings: Cold Grey Stones / Colder Greyer Stones(By: Tanith Lee).
What order should I read Eric Brown's books?
We recommend reading Eric Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Eric Brown still writing new books?
Yes, Eric Brown has 2 ongoing series: Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine, The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes.

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