Gareth L. Powell Reading Order

3 books (2012–2014)

The Ack-Ack Macaque trilogy by Gareth L. Powell consists of three science fiction novels published between 2012 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ack-Ack Macaque, followed by Hive Monkey and concluding with Macaque Attack!

Start with Ack-Ack Macaque and read in order.

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1	Ack-Ack Macaque 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hive Monkey 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Macaque Attack! 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2007–2026)

Gareth L. Powell has edited or co-edited twelve science fiction and non-fiction anthologies since 2007, with the most recent released in 2025. These collections span various themes and subgenres, from optimistic near-future fiction to themed anthologies exploring topics like enchantment, shadows, and decay. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Space Opera. Each anthology functions as a standalone collection while contributing to Powell's broader editorial work in speculative fiction.

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

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1	Space Opera 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Illuminations 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	2020 Visions 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shine: An Anthology of Near-Future Optimistic Science Fiction 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Further Conflicts 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Sixty 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Colinthology 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Solaris Rising 3 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Shoreline of Infinity 15 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers: An Anthology 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Best of British Science Fiction 2025 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Of Dread, Decay, and Doom 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

The Continuance series by Gareth L. Powell comprises two science fiction novels published between 2022 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Stars and Bones followed by Descendant Machine.

Start with Stars and Bones and read in order.

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1	Stars and Bones 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Descendant Machine 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2020)

The Embers of War trilogy by Gareth L. Powell is a complete science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2018 and 2020. The novels should be read in publication order: Embers of War, Fleet of Knives, and Light of Impossible Stars. This concluded series follows a continuous narrative across all three installments.

Start with Embers of War and read in order.

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1	Embers of War 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fleet of Knives 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Light of Impossible Stars 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

41 books (2015–2026)

Shoreline of Infinity is an ongoing science fiction magazine series that began in 2015 and continues through 2026, comprising 41 issues to date. Each volume features contributions from multiple authors across science fiction and related genres, making it an anthology-style publication rather than a single-author work. Readers should follow the series in publication order, starting with issue 1 and progressing sequentially through the numbered entries. The series remains active and expanding, offering a diverse collection of short fiction and speculative work from both established and emerging writers.

Start with Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick), the first of 41 books in the Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine series.

2 books (2020–2025)

Gareth L. Powell's series of short stories and novellas spans from 2020 to 2025 with at least two entries published so far, and the series remains ongoing. Begin with Downdraught, followed by Doctor Who: The Well: 15th Doctor Novelisation, reading them in publication order. Powell blends science fiction and non-fiction elements throughout his shorter works in this growing collection.

Start with Downdraught and read in order.

3 books (2008–2025)

Gareth L. Powell's short story collection series spans from 2008 to 2025 with three volumes published so far. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Reef. Powell's science fiction collections showcase his work across speculative and imaginative themes, with subsequent volumes including Entropic Angel and Who Will You Save?.

Start with The Last Reef and read in order.

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1	The Last Reef 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Entropic Angel 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Who Will You Save? 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2013)

Solaris Rising is a complete science fiction anthology series comprising three volumes published between 2011 and 2013. The series features short fiction from acclaimed writers including Pat Cadigan, Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and many others. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with the first Solaris Rising anthology and continuing through Solaris Rising 1.5 and Solaris Rising 2.

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.

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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) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Solaris Rising 1.5 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	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) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2010–2026)

Gareth L. Powell's Standalone Novels series consists of six independent science fiction works published between 2010 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, though following publication order—beginning with Silversands and continuing through The Recollection, Ragged Alice, Light Chaser (co-written with Peter F. Hamilton), Future's Edge, and Jitterbug—provides a natural progression through the author's evolving work. This collection showcases Powell's range within speculative fiction across more than fifteen years of publishing.

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

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1	Silversands 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Recollection 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ragged Alice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Light Chaser(With: Peter F. Hamilton) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Future's Edge 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Jitterbug 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible