Tim Pratt Reading Order
15 series · 206 books · Born 1976
Tim Pratt is a prolific American author working across science fiction, fantasy, and horror who has published over two hundred books since 1991. He won a Hugo Award in 2007 for his short story "Impossible Dreams" and is known for creating intricate worlds across numerous series, including the urban fantasy Marla Mason sequence and multiple novels set in the Pathfinder universe. His versatile output spans standalone novels, short story collections, and anthology contributions, establishing him as a productive voice in speculative fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete43 books (2002–2025)
Tim Pratt's Anthologies series comprises 40 books published between 2002 and 2022, likely representing a complete collection. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Fifteenth Annual Collection and progressing through diverse anthologies including Best New Horror, Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, and Nebula Awards Showcase editions, among many others. The series spans fantasy, science fiction, horror, and non-fiction across its entries.
Start with Fifteenth Annual Collection, the first of 40 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Fifteenth Annual Collection
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Axiom Series
Likely Complete4 books (2017–2021)
The Axiom series by Tim Pratt comprises four books published between 2017 and 2021, beginning with The Wrong Stars and concluding with The Alien Stars: And Other Novellas. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. This science fiction and fantasy blend spans multiple entries that build upon one another, offering a full narrative arc across the complete collection.
Start with The Wrong Stars, the first of 4 books in the Axiom series.
Start this series with The Wrong Stars
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Collections Series
Complete6 books (2003–2019)
Tim Pratt's Collections series comprises six books of short fiction published between 2003 and 2019, blending fantasy, science fiction, and horror elements. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Little Gods and concluding with Miracles & Marvels: Stories. Several volumes in the series feature collaborations, including The Christmas Mummy and Other Carols co-written with Heather Shaw. These standalone story collections offer varied explorations across speculative genres across nearly two decades of publication.
Start with Little Gods, the first of 6 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Little Gods
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Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone Series
Complete15 books (1991–2012)
The Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone series comprises 15 fantasy novels published between 1991 and 2012, written by various authors including Nigel Findley, James Lowder, Brian Thomsen, and others. Each book stands alone as a complete story set within the Forgotten Realms universe, allowing readers to start with any entry, though reading in publication order from Into the Void onward is recommended for those seeking a chronological experience of the shared world. The series is now complete and closed to new entries.
Start with Into the Void(By: Nigel Findley), the first of 15 books in the Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone series.
Start this series with Into the Void(By: Nigel Findley)
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Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales Series
Ongoing73 books (1999–2026)
The Pathfinder Tales series is a collection of 72 fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms universe, published from 1999 to 2026 and still ongoing. The series features contributions from multiple authors including Tim Pratt, Dave Gross, and James L. Sutter, with each book exploring different characters and adventures within the shared world. These books should be read in publication order to experience the interconnected stories as they were released. Readers new to the series should begin with The Glass Prison by Monte Cook and continue through the expanding catalog of interconnected fantasy narratives.
Start with The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook), the first of 72 books in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series.
Start this series with The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook)
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Journals of Zaxony Delatree Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Tim Pratt's Journals of Zaxony Delatree series consists of two fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Doors of Sleep followed by Prison of Sleep.
Start with Doors of Sleep and read in order.
Start this series with Doors of Sleep
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Marla Mason Series
Complete15 books (2007–2018)
The Marla Mason series comprises 15 complete fantasy novels following a powerful sorcerer navigating a world of magic, danger, and dark forces. Published between 2007 and 2018, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Engines and concluding with Do Better. Tim Pratt's urban fantasy saga blends horror and speculative elements across its full arc, offering a sustained narrative that builds across all fifteen installments.
Start with Blood Engines, the first of 15 books in the Marla Mason series.
Start this series with Blood Engines
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Marla Mason Prequel Series
Complete4 books (2009–2011)
The Marla Mason Prequel series consists of four complete fantasy novels by Tim Pratt published between 2009 and 2011. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bone Shop and continuing through Haruspex, Mommy Issues of the Dead, and Pale Dog. This prequel series is best approached sequentially to fully appreciate the story arc across all four installments.
Start with Bone Shop, the first of 4 books in the Marla Mason Prequel series.
Start this series with Bone Shop
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Ongoing3 books (2023–2025)
Tim Pratt's Sandford Files series is an ongoing fantasy-horror collection with three books published between 2023 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Ravening Deep, followed by Herald of Ruin and The Twilight Magus. New installments continue to be released as part of this connected narrative.
Start with The Ravening Deep and read in order.
Start this series with The Ravening Deep
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing14 books (2006–2024)
Tim Pratt's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises 14 books of speculative fiction published between 2006 and 2024, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and horror alongside non-fiction work. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cup and Table and continuing through the most recent entry, The Nome King and the Shroud. Individual entries function as standalone stories and novellas rather than a continuous narrative, making each book accessible as an independent read while building the complete collection over nearly two decades.
Start with Cup and Table, the first of 14 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Cup and Table
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2005–2026)
Tim Pratt's Standalone Novels series consists of seven books published between 2005 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each entry stands alone as a complete story, though they should be read in publication order beginning with The Strange Adventures of Rangergirl. The series spans fantasy, science fiction, and horror across its diverse titles, which include The Nex, Briarpatch, Heirs of Grace, The Deep Woods, The Knife and the Serpent, and The Jewel and the Comet.
Start with The Strange Adventures of Rangergirl, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Strange Adventures of Rangergirl
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Stormglass Chronicles Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
The Dystopia Triptych Series
Complete3 books (2020–2020)
Tim Pratt's Dystopia Triptych is a complete three-book science fiction series published in 2020. The three installments—Burn the Ashes, Ignorance Is Strength, and Or Else the Light—should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. This standalone series explores dark speculative themes characteristic of Pratt's work across fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
Start with Burn the Ashes and read in order.
Start this series with Burn the Ashes
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Likely Complete3 books (2020–2022)
Tim Pratt's Twilight Imperium series comprises three science fiction and fantasy novels published between 2020 and 2022. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Fractured Void, followed by The Necropolis Empire, and concluding with The Veiled Masters.
Start with The Fractured Void and read in order.
Start this series with The Fractured Void
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Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Series
Ongoing13 books (2012–2026)
The Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology is an ongoing series edited by Tim Pratt that began in 2012 and currently contains 13 books. This annually released anthology collection features humorous speculative fiction across fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres, with occasional genre-focused entries like Funny Science Fiction, Funny Fantasy, and Funny Horror interspersed among the numbered volumes. Readers should start with the first volume and proceed in publication order through the most recent installment, with new entries continuing to be added to the series.
Start with Unidentified Funny Objects, the first of 13 books in the Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology series.
Start this series with Unidentified Funny Objects
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tim Pratt written?
- Tim Pratt has written 206 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Tim Pratt series?
- Here are the first books in Tim Pratt's series: Anthologies: Fifteenth Annual Collection; Axiom: The Wrong Stars; Collections: Little Gods; Forgotten Realms Stand-Alone: Into the Void(By: Nigel Findley); Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales: The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook).
- What order should I read Tim Pratt's books?
- We recommend reading Tim Pratt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tim Pratt still writing new books?
- Yes, Tim Pratt has 5 ongoing series: Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales, Sandford Files / Arkham Horror, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels, Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology.