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Tim Powers Reading Order

10 series ยท 98 books

Tim Powers is a celebrated American author known for his compelling blend of science fiction and fantasy. Over his prolific career from 1970 to 2025, he penned 98 books across ten series, including notable works such as The Anubis Gates and The Stress of Her Regard. His imaginative storytelling continues to captivate readers, showcasing his mastery in creating intricate narratives and richly developed worlds.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2011โ€“2018)

Start with The Urban Fantasy Anthology, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

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The Urban Fantasy Anthology
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
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Ghosts: Recent Hauntings
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
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The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories

Anubis Gates Series

Complete

3 books (1983โ€“2020)

Start with The Anubis Gates and read in order.

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The Anubis Gates
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Nobody's Home
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The Properties of Rooftop Air

Collections Series

Complete

6 books (2003โ€“2016)

Start with The Devils in the Details, the first of 6 books in the Collections series.

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The Devils in the Details
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Strange Itineraries
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Night Moves and Other Stories
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The Bible Repairman and Other Stories
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Down and Out in Purgatory: The Collected Stories of Tim Powers

Fault Lines Series

Complete

3 books (1992โ€“1997)

Start with Last Call and read in order.

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Expiration Date
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Earthquake Weather

L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series

Ongoing

41 books (1985โ€“2025)

Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

10 books (1970โ€“2023)

Start with Down and Out in Purgatory, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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Down and Out in Purgatory
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Cover of Where They Are Hid
Where They Are Hid
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Cover of A Soul in a Bottle
A Soul in a Bottle
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Cover of The Bible Repairman
The Bible Repairman
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Cover of A Journey of Only Two Paces
A Journey of Only Two Paces
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Salvage and Demolition
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More Walls Broken
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After Many a Summer

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

10 books (1976โ€“2025)

Start with An Epitaph In Rust, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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An Epitaph In Rust
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Forsake the Sky / The Skies Discrowned
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The Drawing of the Dark
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Dinner at Deviant's Palace
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On Stranger Tides
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Three Days to Never
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Medusa's Web
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My Brother's Keeper
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The Mills of the Gods

The Stress of Her Regard Series

Complete

2 books (1989โ€“2012)

Start with The Stress of Her Regard and read in order.

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The Stress of Her Regard
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Hide Me Among the Graves

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series

Ongoing

15 books (2010โ€“2024)

Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.

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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
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The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
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The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
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The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5

Vickery and Castine Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018โ€“2022)

Start with Alternate Routes and read in order.

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Alternate Routes
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Forced Perspectives
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Stolen Skies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tim Powers written?
Tim Powers has written 98 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Tim Powers series?
Here are the first books in Tim Powers's series: Anthologies: The Urban Fantasy Anthology; Anubis Gates: The Anubis Gates; Collections: The Devils in the Details; Fault Lines: Last Call; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1.
What order should I read Tim Powers's books?
We recommend reading Tim Powers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tim Powers still writing new books?
Yes, Tim Powers has 3 ongoing series: L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future, Standalone Novels, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.

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