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Greg Van Eekhout Reading Order

4 series · 28 books

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Greg Van Eekhout crafts imaginative science fiction and fantasy across multiple formats, from short fiction to novels for both adult and young adult audiences. His work spans two decades and includes the urban fantasy California Bones series alongside numerous standalone novels and shorter pieces that have earned major award recognition. With stories exploring everything from speculative futures to magical worlds, Van Eekhout has established himself as a versatile voice in speculative fiction since his debut in 2001.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

15 books (2001–2025)

Start with Starlight 3, the first of 14 books in the Anthologies series.

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Cover of New Skies: An Anthology of Today's Science Fiction
New Skies: An Anthology of Today's Science Fiction
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition
Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Paper Cities
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Daily Science Fiction Stories of March 2011
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Daily Science Fiction Stories of November 2010
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Diverse Energies
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Aliens: Recent Encounters
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Whispers from the Abyss
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Worlds Seen in Passing
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of The Beasts Beneath the Winds: Tales of Southeast Asia’s Mythical Creatures
The Beasts Beneath the Winds: Tales of Southeast Asia’s Mythical Creatures
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

California Bones Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2015)

Start with California Bones and read in order.

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California Bones
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dragon Coast
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Pacific Fire
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Greg Van Eekhout Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
Last Son of Tomorrow
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Greg Van Eekhout Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2009–2024)

Start with Norse Code, the first of 9 books in the Greg Van Eekhout Standalone Novels series.

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2
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Kid vs. Squid
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Boy at the End of the World
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Voyage of the Dogs
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Fenris & Mott
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Ghost Job
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Greg Van Eekhout written?
Greg Van Eekhout has written 28 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Greg Van Eekhout series?
Here are the first books in Greg Van Eekhout's series: Anthologies: Starlight 3; California Bones: California Bones; Greg Van Eekhout Standalone Novels: Norse Code.
What order should I read Greg Van Eekhout's books?
We recommend reading Greg Van Eekhout's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Greg Van Eekhout still writing new books?
Yes, Greg Van Eekhout has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Greg Van Eekhout Standalone Novels.

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