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9 series Β· 39 books

Jeffrey A. Carver is a science fiction author whose career spanned four decades and produced thirty-nine books across multiple series, including the Chaos Chronicles and contributions to shared universes like Battlestar Galactica and Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway. Known for blending hard science fiction concepts with accessible storytelling, Carver crafted both sprawling space opera narratives and thoughtful shorter works that explored the intersection of technology and human experience. His prolific output across novels, anthologies, and collaborations established him as a significant voice in speculative fiction from the 1970s through the 2010s.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2016)

The Anthologies series by Jeffrey A. Carver comprises four complete collections published between 2011 and 2016, featuring speculative fiction across science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related genres. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors and continuing through Pen-Ultimate: A Speculative Fiction Anthology, Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, and concluding with Mad Science CafΓ©.

Start with Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors

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Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors
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Pen-Ultimate: A Speculative Fiction Anthology
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Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
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Battlestar Galactica Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2007)

Jeffrey A. Carver initiated this complete four-book science fiction series based on the television universe, published between 2005 and 2007. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Battlestar Galactica and continuing through Sagittarius Is Bleeding by Peter David, The Cylons' Secret by Craig Shaw Gardner, and concluding with Unity by Steven Harper. Each installment expands the world and mythology of the franchise with different authors contributing to the overall narrative arc.

Start with Battlestar Galactica, the first of 4 books in the Battlestar Galactica series.

Start this series with Battlestar Galactica

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Battlestar Galactica
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Sagittarius Is Bleeding(By: Peter David)
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The Cylons' Secret(By: Craig Shaw Gardner)
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Unity(By: Steven Harper)

Chaos Chronicles Series

Complete

6 books (1994–2019)

The Chaos Chronicles is a six-book science fiction series by Jeffrey A. Carver spanning from 1994 to 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Neptune Crossing and continuing through Strange Attractors, The Infinite Sea, Sunborn, Crucible of Time, and concluding with The Reefs of Time.

Start with Neptune Crossing, the first of 6 books in the Chaos Chronicles series.

Start this series with Neptune Crossing

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Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway Series

Complete

5 books (1987–1988)

Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway is a five-book science fiction series by Jeffrey A. Carver, published between 1987 and 1988 and now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Clypsis and concluding with The Web. This fast-paced collection follows a self-contained storyline across its five installments.

Start with Clypsis, the first of 5 books in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series.

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2012)

Jeffrey A. Carver's Short Stories and Novellas collection comprises seven science fiction tales published between 2011 and 2012. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Reality School and concluding with Though All the Mountains Lie Between. The collection includes the novellas Shapeshifter Finals, What Gods Are These?, Dog Star, Love Rogo, Of No Return, and the final entry, showcasing Carver's range within the short form.

Start with Reality School, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Short Story Collections Series

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2 books (2012–2012)

Jeffrey A. Carver's two-book collection of short story compilations spans science fiction and non-fiction explorations. Going Alien was published first in 2012, followed by Reality and Other Fictions, completing this finished series. Readers should begin with Going Alien and proceed in publication order to experience the full scope of Carver's shorter works.

Start with Going Alien and read in order.

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Reality and Other Fictions

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1988–1996)

Jeffrey A. Carver's two science fiction novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Rapture Effect from 1988 and continuing with The Infinity Link in 1996. While each book stands alone as an independent story, reading them in the order they were published provides the best experience of Carver's science fiction vision. This complete series spans nearly a decade between its first and final entries.

Start with The Rapture Effect and read in order.

Start this series with The Rapture Effect

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Star Rigger Series

Complete

7 books (1976–2011)

The Star Rigger series by Jeffrey A. Carver consists of seven science fiction novels published across thirty-five years, from 1976 to 2011, and is now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Seas of Ernathe and continuing through Star Rigger's Way, Panglor, Dragons in the Stars, Dragon Rigger, Eternity's End, and concluding with Dragon Space. The series explores humanity's encounters with mysterious and fantastical phenomena across the cosmos through interconnected narratives.

Start with Seas of Ernathe, the first of 7 books in the Star Rigger series.

Starstream Series

Complete

2 books (1988–1990)

Jeffrey A. Carver's completed Starstream series consists of two science fiction novels published in the late 1980s. The duology should be read in publication order, beginning with From a Changeling Star and concluding with Down the Stream of Stars. Both books were released within a two-year span, with the series now concluded as a finished work.

Start with From a Changeling Star and read in order.

Start this series with From a Changeling Star

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From a Changeling Star
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Down the Stream of Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jeffrey A. Carver written?
Jeffrey A. Carver has written 39 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Jeffrey A. Carver series?
Here are the first books in Jeffrey A. Carver's series: Anthologies: Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors; Battlestar Galactica: Battlestar Galactica; Chaos Chronicles: Neptune Crossing; Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway: Clypsis; Short Stories/Novellas: Reality School.
What order should I read Jeffrey A. Carver's books?
We recommend reading Jeffrey A. Carver's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jeffrey A. Carver's series complete?
Jeffrey A. Carver has 9 completed series.

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