
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
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
Start with Ack-Ack Macaque and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ack-Ack Macaque 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hive Monkey 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Macaque Attack! 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Ongoing12 books (2007β2025)
Start with Space Opera, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Space Opera 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Illuminations 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | 2020 Visions 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Shine: An Anthology of Near-Future Optimistic Science Fiction 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Further Conflicts 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Sixty 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Colinthology 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Solaris Rising 3 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Shoreline of Infinity 15 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers: An Anthology 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Continuance Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022β2023)
Start with Stars and Bones and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stars and Bones 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Descendant Machine 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Embers Of War Series
Complete3 books (2018β2020)
Start with Embers of War and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Embers of War 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fleet of Knives 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Light of Impossible Stars 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | About Writing 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing2 books (2020β2025)
Start with Downdraught and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Downdraught 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Doctor Who: The Well: 15th Doctor Novelisation 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing3 books (2008β2025)
Start with The Last Reef and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Reef 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Entropic Angel 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Who Will You Save? 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Solaris Rising Anthology Series
Complete3 books (2011β2013)
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) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Solaris Rising 1.5 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 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 πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2010β2026)
Start with Silversands, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Silversands 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Recollection 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ragged Alice 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Light Chaser(With: Peter F. Hamilton) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Future's Edge 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Jitterbug 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

