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The Amtor series, authored by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published between 1934 and 1975, is a science fantasy series set on a fictional version of Venus known as Amtor. The stories follow Carson Napier as he navigates the planet's challenges, encountering logical puzzles, false accusations, and various conflicts. The series blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, focusing on adventure and the unique culture of Amtor.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Pirates of Venus

    Pirates of Venus

    1932 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Pirates of Venus is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in the Venus series, which was his last major series. It was first…

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  2. Lost on Venus

    1935 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Lost on Venus is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second in the Venus series. It was first serialized in Argosy in 1933 and…

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    Carson of Venus

    1939 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Carson of Venus is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the third in his Venus series. Burroughs wrote the book in July and August 1937.…

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  4. Escape on Venus

    1946 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Escape on Venus is a 1946 science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the fourth book in the Venus series. It consists of four…

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  5. Cover of The Wizard Of Venus (No 5 In The Venus Series)

    The Wizard Of Venus (No 5 In The Venus Series)

    Year unknown · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    "Final Adventure of Carson Napier on Venus" is a 1970 novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story follows Carson Napier, his wife, and a friend who land…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Amtor books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Pirates of Venus”.

How many books are in the Amtor series?

We list 5 books by Edgar Rice Burroughs , published between 1932–1946.

Where can I buy the Amtor 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.