Jeffrey A. Carver Reading Order
9 series ยท 39 books
Jeffrey A. Carver was an accomplished American science fiction writer known for his imaginative storytelling and rich world-building. Over his prolific career, spanning from 1976 to 2019, he published 39 novels across nine series, including notable works like Star Rigger and Chaos Chronicles. His contributions to the genre also include adaptations like Battlestar Galactica and Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway, earning him a dedicated following among sci-fi enthusiasts.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2011โ2016)
Start with Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Pen-Ultimate: A Speculative Fiction Anthology 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Mad Science Cafรฉ 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Battlestar Galactica Series
Complete4 books (2005โ2007)
Start with Battlestar Galactica, the first of 4 books in the Battlestar Galactica series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Battlestar Galactica 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Sagittarius Is Bleeding(By: Peter David) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Cylons' Secret(By: Craig Shaw Gardner) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Unity(By: Steven Harper) 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Chaos Chronicles Series
Complete6 books (1994โ2019)
Start with Neptune Crossing, the first of 6 books in the Chaos Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Neptune Crossing 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Strange Attractors 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Infinite Sea 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Sunborn 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Crucible of Time 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Reefs of Time 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway Series
Complete5 books (1987โ1988)
Start with Clypsis, the first of 5 books in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Clypsis 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Pitfall(By: ) 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway Book 2(By: ) 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway Book 3(By: ) 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Web(By: ) 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete7 books (2011โ2012)
Start with Reality School, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Reality School 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Shapeshifter Finals 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | What Gods Are These? 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Dog Star 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Love Rogo 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Of No Return 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Though All the Mountains Lie Between 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2012โ2012)
Start with Going Alien and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Going Alien 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Reality and Other Fictions 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1988โ1996)
Start with The Rapture Effect and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Rapture Effect 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Infinity Link 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Star Rigger Series
Complete7 books (1976โ2011)
Start with Seas of Ernathe, the first of 7 books in the Star Rigger series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Seas of Ernathe 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Star Rigger's Way 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Panglor 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Dragons in the Stars 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Dragon Rigger 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Eternity's End 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Dragon Space 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Starstream Series
Complete2 books (1988โ1990)
Start with From a Changeling Star and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | From a Changeling Star 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Down the Stream of Stars 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

