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Nathan Lowell

Nathan Lowell Reading Order

13 series Β· 41 books Β· Born 1952

Nathan Lowell is a Maine-born author who spent decades pursuing science fiction before returning to writing in 2007 when podcast fiction emerged as a new medium. His breakthrough novel Quarter Share launched The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper universe, a sprawling science fiction saga that he has since expanded across multiple interconnected series including Seeker's Tales, Smuggler's Tales, and Shaman's Tales. With over forty books published since 2010, Lowell blends immersive world-building with character-driven narratives that explore themes of trade, adventure, and discovery across the stars.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2013)

Nathan Lowell's Anthologies series consists of four complete collections published between 2010 and 2013, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction works. The four booksβ€”The Sovereign Era: Year One, Pink Snowbunnies in Hell, Walk The Fire, and Have Blaster, Will Travelβ€”should be read in publication order to experience the full arc of the collection. Begin with The Sovereign Era: Year One and proceed through each subsequent volume to follow Lowell's curated selections in their intended sequence.

Start with The Sovereign Era: Year One, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Sovereign Era: Year One

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The Sovereign Era: Year One
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Pink Snowbunnies in Hell
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Have Blaster, Will Travel

SC Marva Collins Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2023–2023)

The SC Marva Collins series by Nathan Lowell consists of three books published in 2023 that should be read in publication order: Hard Knocks, School Days, and Working Class. The series appears to be complete. Lowell's work spans fantasy, science fiction, and nonfiction genres.

Start with Hard Knocks and read in order.

Seeker's Tale from The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2018)

The Seeker's Tale from The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper is a complete science fiction series by Nathan Lowell comprising three books published between 2015 and 2018. Read the series in publication order, beginning with In Ashes Born, followed by To Fire Called, and concluding with By Darkness Forged. This trilogy should be experienced sequentially to follow its narrative arc from beginning to end.

Start with In Ashes Born and read in order.

Shaman's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2020)

Nathan Lowell's Shaman's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper is a completed fantasy and science fiction series comprising three books published between 2014 and 2020. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with South Coast, followed by Cape Grace, and concluding with Finwell Bay. This series blends elements across multiple genres to tell its narrative arc across the three installments.

Start with South Coast and read in order.

Smuggler's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

The Smuggler's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper series consists of three science fiction novels following a smuggler's adventures across the solar system. Published between 2016 and 2018, the trilogy is complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Milk Run, followed by Suicide Run, and concluding with Home Run. This series explores the darker, more dangerous side of interstellar commerce during a romanticized era of space travel.

Start with Milk Run and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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Dark Knight Station: Origins

Tale From The Archives Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Astonishing Amulet of Amenartas

Tales From The Deep Dark Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Tales From the Archives Anthologies Series

Complete

10 books (2011–2016)

The Tales From the Archives Anthologies is a ten-book anthology series set in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences universe, featuring stories by multiple authors including Nathan Lowell, Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, and many others. Published between 2011 and 2016, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, starting with Volume 1. Each volume collects short fiction that expands the world and lore of this shared setting through contributions from various writers.

Start with A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 1, the first of 10 books in the Tales From the Archives Anthologies series.

Start this series with A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 1

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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 1
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 2(By: Tee Morris,Jack Mangan,Phil Rossi,P.C. Haring)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 3(By: Dan Rabarts,Suna Dasi)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 4(By: J.R. Blackwell,P.J. Snyder,J.R. Murdock,Alyson Grauer)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 5(By: Shaun Farrell,Alyson Grauer,Catherine Ford)
6
A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 6(By: Dan Rabarts,Tee Morris,Kreg Steppe)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 7(By: Tee Morris,Michael Spence,Sandra Wickham,Suna Dasi,K.T. Bryski)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 8(By: Tee Morris,Bill Blume,Nobilis Reed,Pip Ballantine,Stacia D Kelly)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 9(By: Tee Morris,Pip Ballantine,Michael A Ventrella,Alyson Grauer)
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A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences: Tales from the Archives, Volume 10(By: Pip Ballantine,P.C. Haring,K.T. Bryski,Scott Roche)

Tanyth Fairport Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2014)

The Tanyth Fairport series by Nathan Lowell consists of three fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2010 and 2014. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Ravenwood, followed by Zypheria's Call, and concluding with The Hermit of Lammas Wood.

Start with Ravenwood and read in order.

The Barbarians Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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Salt(With: E.J. Lowell)

The Wizard's Butler Series

Ongoing

2 books (2020–2025)

Nathan Lowell's The Wizard's Butler is an ongoing fantasy series comprising two books published between 2020 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wizard's Butler followed by The Wizard's Cat. New installments continue to be released, making this an active series for readers seeking ongoing storytelling.

Start with The Wizard's Butler and read in order.

Start this series with The Wizard's Butler

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Trader Tales Of The Solar Clipper Series

Complete

6 books (2010–2012)

The Trader Tales of the Solar Clipper is a six-book science fiction series by Nathan Lowell, published between 2010 and 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Half Share and concluding with Owner's Share. Each installment continues the narrative arc, making sequential reading essential for following the story's progression.

Start with Half Share, the first of 6 books in the Trader Tales Of The Solar Clipper series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nathan Lowell written?
Nathan Lowell has written 41 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Nathan Lowell series?
Here are the first books in Nathan Lowell's series: Anthologies: The Sovereign Era: Year One; SC Marva Collins: Hard Knocks; Seeker's Tale from The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper: In Ashes Born; Shaman's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper: South Coast; Smuggler's Tales From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper: Milk Run.
What order should I read Nathan Lowell's books?
We recommend reading Nathan Lowell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nathan Lowell still writing new books?
Yes, Nathan Lowell has 1 ongoing series: The Wizard's Butler.

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