A Time Odyssey Books in Order

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The A Time Odyssey series, written by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter, explores humanity's encounters with the enigmatic Firstborn, an alien race responsible for creating the black monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Set across multiple timelines and locations, including Earth, Mars, and a fragmented world called Mir, the series examines themes of survival, cooperation, and the impact of advanced alien technology. The narrative centers on humanity's efforts to understand and coexist with the Firstborn while facing existential threats such as solar storms and quantum weapons.

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Time's Eye

    2003 · Arthur C. Clarke

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    Sunstorm

    2005 · Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter

    Humanity faces an existential threat from a deadly sunstorm and must learn to work together to survive. While dealing with this crisis, the enigmatic…

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    Firstborn

    2007 · Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter

    The Firstborn, an alien race known for building the black monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey, appear in the Time Odyssey series by Arthur C. Clarke…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the A Time Odyssey books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Time's Eye”. Start with “Time's Eye.”

How many books are in the A Time Odyssey series?

We list 3 books by Arthur C. Clarke , published between 2003–2007.

Where can I buy the A Time Odyssey books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.