Tim Powers Reading Order
10 series · 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
Complete5 books (2011–2018)
Start with The Urban Fantasy Anthology, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Anubis Gates Series
Complete3 books (1983–2020)
Start with The Anubis Gates and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete6 books (2003–2016)
Start with The Devils in the Details, the first of 6 books in the Collections series.
Fault Lines Series
Complete3 books (1992–1997)
Start with Last Call and read in order.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
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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| 1 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete10 books (1970–2023)
Start with Down and Out in Purgatory, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
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| 1 |  Down and Out in Purgatory 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Where They Are Hid 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Soul in a Bottle 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Bible Repairman 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Journey of Only Two Paces 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Night Moves 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Salvage and Demolition 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Trilobyte 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  More Walls Broken 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  After Many a Summer 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (1976–2025)
Start with An Epitaph In Rust, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  An Epitaph In Rust 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Forsake the Sky / The Skies Discrowned 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Drawing of the Dark 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dinner at Deviant's Palace 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  On Stranger Tides 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Declare 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Three Days to Never 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Medusa's Web 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | My Brother's Keeper 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Mills of the Gods 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Stress of Her Regard Series
Complete2 books (1989–2012)
Start with The Stress of Her Regard and read in order.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
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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| 1 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Vickery and Castine Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018–2022)
Start with Alternate Routes and read in order.
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.