Julian May Reading Order

3 books (2003–2006)

The Boreal Moon trilogy by Julian May is a completed fantasy science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2003 and 2006. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Conqueror's Moon and continuing through Ironcrown Moon and Sorcerer's Moon to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Conqueror's Moon and read in order.

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1	Conqueror's Moon 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ironcrown Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sorcerer's Moon 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1991–1995)

Julian May's Galactic Milieu Trilogy consists of three science fiction novels published between 1991 and 1995: Jack the Bodiless, Diamond Mask, and Magnificat. The series is complete and should be read in publication order. This standalone trilogy explores humanity's place within a vast galactic civilization through interconnected narratives spanning generations.

Start with Jack the Bodiless and read in order.

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1	Jack the Bodiless 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Diamond Mask 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Magnificat 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1987–1987)

Julian May's Intervention trilogy is a science fiction series that concluded in 1987 with three books published in sequence. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Intervention, followed by Metaconcert and Surveillance. This trilogy combines fantastical and speculative science fiction elements across its three installments.

Start with Intervention and read in order.

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1	Intervention 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Metaconcert 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Surveillance 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1961–2015)

Julian May's two-book non-fiction series spans over five decades, with Robots and Thinking Machines arriving in 1961 and There's Adventure in Atomic Energy following in 2015. Both titles should be read in publication order to experience May's explorations of technology and science as intended. The complete series reflects the author's versatility across multiple genres, including her better-known work in fantasy and science fiction.

Start with Robots and Thinking Machines and read in order.

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1	Robots and Thinking Machines 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	There's Adventure in Atomic Energy 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1981–1984)

The Pliocene Exile is a four-book science fiction and fantasy series by Julian May, published between 1981 and 1984. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with The Many-Colored Land and continuing through The Golden Torc, The Nonborn King, and concluding with The Adversary. This finished sequence blends speculative fiction elements across its chronologically ordered installments.

Start with The Many-Colored Land, the first of 4 books in the Pliocene Exile series.

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1	The Many-Colored Land 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Golden Torc 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Nonborn King 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Adversary 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1995–2001)

The Rampart Worlds trilogy by Julian May consists of three science fiction novels published between 1995 and 2001. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Orion Arm, followed by Perseus Spur, and concluding with Sagittarius Whorl. Each book builds upon the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Orion Arm and read in order.

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1	Orion Arm 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Perseus Spur 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sagittarius Whorl 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1984–1984)

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1	A Pliocene Companion 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

20 books (1972–1977)

This complete nonfiction series by Julian May comprises 20 books published between 1972 and 1977, each offering a biographical close-up of a prominent athlete from various sports including football, baseball, hockey, tennis, and motorsports. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass. Featuring figures like Willie Mays, Bobby Orr, Billie Jean King, and Arthur Ashe, these books provide accessible profiles of sports legends from the era.

Start with Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass, the first of 20 books in the Sports Close-Up series.

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1	Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Willie Mays, Most Valuable Player 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bobby Orr, Star On Ice 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ernie Banks, Home Run Slugger 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fran Tarkenton, Scrambling Quarterback 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Gale Sayers, Star Running Back 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Roberto Clemente and the World Series Upset 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Billie Jean King, Tennis Champion 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Bobby Hull, Hockey's Golden Jet 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hank Aaron Clinches The Pennant 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	O.J. Simpson 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Arthur Ashe, Dark Star Of Tennis 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Chris Evert 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Evel Knievel, Daredevil Stuntman 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Evonne Goolagong 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Frank Robinson 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Janet Lynn, Figure Skating Star 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Muhammad Ali, Boxing Superstar 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Phil Esposito, The Big Bruin 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Pelé, World Soccer Star 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1971–1982)

Julian May's Standalone Novels series comprises nine complete science fiction and fantasy works published between 1971 and 1982. Despite their standalone nature, these books should be read in publication order beginning with The Land Beneath the Sea. The series concludes with The Deadly Mantis, offering readers a comprehensive collection of May's imaginative storytelling across the decade.

Start with The Land Beneath the Sea, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Land Beneath the Sea 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Frankenstein 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gazetteer of the Hyborian World of Conan 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Creature from the Black Lagoon 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Frankenstein Meets Wolfman 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Mummy 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	It Came from Outer Space 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Blob 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Deadly Mantis 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1990–1996)

The Trillium series is a five-book fantasy sequence that blends science fiction elements, published between 1990 and 1996. This complete series was developed collaboratively by Julian May with Marion Zimmer Bradley and Andre Norton, with different authors contributing to individual installments. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Black Trillium and concluding with Sky Trillium, to experience the full narrative arc of this collaborative fantasy saga.

Start with Black Trillium(With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton), the first of 5 books in the Trillium series.

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1	Black Trillium(With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Trillium 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Golden Trillium(By: Andre Norton) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lady of the Trillium(By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sky Trillium 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible