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Gareth L. Powell

Gareth L. Powell Reading Order

9 series Β· 35 books Β· Born 1970

Gareth L. Powell is a British novelist known for his imaginative contributions to science fiction. With a prolific output that includes 35 books across nine series, such as Ack-Ack Macaque and Embers of War, as well as standalone works and novellas, he has captivated readers since 2007. His engaging storytelling and unique style have established him as a prominent voice in the genre, with active writing extending until 2026.

Ack-Ack Macaque Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with Ack-Ack Macaque and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Ack-Ack Macaque
Ack-Ack Macaque
2
Cover of Hive Monkey
Hive Monkey
3
Cover of Macaque Attack!
Macaque Attack!

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

12 books (2007–2025)

Start with Space Opera, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Space Opera
2
Cover of Illuminations
Illuminations
3
2020 Visions
4
Shine: An Anthology of Near-Future Optimistic Science Fiction
5
Further Conflicts
6
7
Colinthology
8
Solaris Rising 3
9
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7
10
Shoreline of Infinity 15
11
Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite
12
Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers: An Anthology

Continuance Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with Stars and Bones and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Stars and Bones
Stars and Bones
2
Cover of Descendant Machine
Descendant Machine

Embers Of War Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Embers of War and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Embers of War
Embers of War
2
Cover of Fleet of Knives
Fleet of Knives
3
Cover of Light of Impossible Stars
Light of Impossible Stars

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
About Writing

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

2 books (2020–2025)

Start with Downdraught and read in order.

#Title
1
Downdraught
2
Doctor Who: The Well: 15th Doctor Novelisation

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

3 books (2008–2025)

Start with The Last Reef and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Last Reef
The Last Reef
2
Cover of Entropic Angel
Entropic Angel
3
Who Will You Save?

Solaris Rising Anthology Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Start with Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter) and read in order.

#Title
1
Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter)
2
Solaris Rising 1.5
3
Cover of 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)
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

Ongoing

6 books (2010–2026)

Start with Silversands, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Silversands
Silversands
2
Cover of The Recollection
The Recollection
3
Cover of Ragged Alice
Ragged Alice
4
Cover of Light Chaser(With: Peter F. Hamilton)
Light Chaser(With: Peter F. Hamilton)
5
Future's Edge
6

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gareth L. Powell written?
Gareth L. Powell has written 35 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Gareth L. Powell series?
Here are the first books in Gareth L. Powell's series: Ack-Ack Macaque: Ack-Ack Macaque; Anthologies: Space Opera; Continuance: Stars and Bones; Embers Of War: Embers of War; Short Stories/Novellas: Downdraught.
What order should I read Gareth L. Powell's books?
We recommend reading Gareth L. Powell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Gareth L. Powell still writing new books?
Yes, Gareth L. Powell has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Short Stories/Novellas, Short Story Collections, Standalone Novels.

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