James P. Blaylock Reading Order
9 series · 43 books · Born 1950
James P. Blaylock was a prolific American fantasy writer recognized for his unique, humorous take on storytelling. Over his career, which spanned from 1982 to 2020, he published 43 books across nine series, including The Balumnia Trilogy and The Ghosts Trilogy, establishing himself as a key figure in the steampunk genre. His notable works continue to captivate readers with their imaginative flair and rich narrative.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1989–2014)
Start with Third Annual Collection, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Collections Series
Complete3 books (2000–2009)
Start with 13 Phantasms and read in order.
Narbondo Series
Complete13 books (1984–2020)
Start with The Digging Leviathan, the first of 13 books in the Narbondo series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Digging Leviathan 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Homunculus 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Lord Kelvin's Machine 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Adventures of Langdon St. Ives 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Ebb Tide 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Affair of the Chalk Cliffs 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Zeuglodon 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Aylesford Skull 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Adventure of the Ring of Stones 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Beneath London 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Further Adventures of Langdon St. Ives 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  River's Edge 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Gobblin' Society 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Steampunk: The Beginning 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (1985–2001)
Start with Paper Dragons, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1986–2009)
Start with Axolotl Double A-1, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Balumnia Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1982–1989)
Start with The Elfin Ship and read in order.
The Christian Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1988–1995)
Start with The Last Coin and read in order.
The Ghosts Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1994–1999)
Start with Night Relics and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James P. Blaylock written?
- James P. Blaylock has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each James P. Blaylock series?
- Here are the first books in James P. Blaylock's series: Anthologies: Third Annual Collection; Collections: 13 Phantasms; Narbondo: The Digging Leviathan; Short Stories/Novellas: Paper Dragons; The Balumnia Trilogy: The Elfin Ship.
- What order should I read James P. Blaylock's books?
- We recommend reading James P. Blaylock's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James P. Blaylock's series complete?
- James P. Blaylock has 9 completed series.