James P. Hogan Reading Order
9 series Β· 41 books Β· Born 27 June 1941
James P. Hogan was a prolific British science fiction writer who captivated readers with his imaginative storytelling. With a remarkable portfolio of 41 books spanning nine series, including the acclaimed Giants series and titles like Code of the Lifemaker and Cradle of Saturn, he left a lasting impact on the genre. Active from 1977 until 2010, his work continues to inspire fans of speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1980β2003)
Start with The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, December 1980 and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, December 1980 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hard SF Renaissance 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Chapbooks Series
Complete1 book (1993β1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Out of Time 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Code of the Lifemaker Series
Complete2 books (1983β1995)
Start with Code of the Lifemaker and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Code of the Lifemaker 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Immortality Option 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Cradle of Saturn Series
Complete2 books (1999β2003)
Start with Cradle of Saturn and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cradle of Saturn 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Anguished Dawn 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Giants Series
Complete5 books (1977β2005)
Start with Inherit the Stars, the first of 5 books in the Giants series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inherit the Stars 1977Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Gentle Giants of Ganymede 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Giants' Star 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Entoverse 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Mission to Minerva 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Jupiter Series
Complete6 books (1996β1999)
Start with Higher Education(By: Jerry Pournelle,Charles Sheffield), the first of 6 books in the Jupiter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Higher Education(By: Jerry Pournelle,Charles Sheffield) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Putting Up Roots(By: Charles Sheffield) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Billion Dollar Boy(By: Charles Sheffield) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Starswarm(By: Jerry Pournelle) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Cyborg From Earth(By: Charles Sheffield) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Outward Bound 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1998β2004)
Start with Mind Matters and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mind Matters 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Kicking the Sacred Cow 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (1988β2005)
Start with Minds, Machines & Evolution, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Minds, Machines & Evolution 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Star Child 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Rockets, Redheads & Revolution 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Martian Knightlife 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Catastrophes, Chaos & Convolutions 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1978β2010)
Start with The Genesis Machine, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Genesis Machine 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Two Faces of Tomorrow 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Thrice Upon a Time 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Voyage From Yesteryear 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Proteus Operation 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Endgame Enigma 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Mirror Maze 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Infinity Gambit 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Multiplex Man 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Realtime Interrupt 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Paths To Otherwhere 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Bug Park 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Legend That Was Earth 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Echoes of an Alien Sky 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Moon Flower 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Migration 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James P. Hogan written?
- James P. Hogan has written 41 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2010.
- What is the first book in each James P. Hogan series?
- Here are the first books in James P. Hogan's series: Anthologies: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, December 1980; Code of the Lifemaker: Code of the Lifemaker; Cradle of Saturn: Cradle of Saturn; Giants: Inherit the Stars; Jupiter: Higher Education(By: Jerry Pournelle,Charles Sheffield).
- What order should I read James P. Hogan's books?
- We recommend reading James P. Hogan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James P. Hogan's series complete?
- James P. Hogan has 9 completed series.

