Apprentice Adept Books in Order

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The Apprentice Adept series is a seven-book fantasy and science fiction novel series by Piers Anthony, published between 1980 and 1990. It is set in a fictional universe that incorporates elements of both fantasy and science fiction. The narrative explores themes such as the abuse of power, gender roles, environmental concerns, personal honor, sapient animal life, parallel dimensions, alternate evolution, space travel, paradox, and concepts from physics and mathematics. The series also addresses topics including violence, sexism, male dominance, sexual assault, abuse, child and adolescent sexuality, and suicide. The books are structured as a sequential reading experience, with each installment building upon the previous. The series is part of Piers Anthony's broader body of work, which frequently engages with complex social and philosophical ideas.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Split infinity

    Split infinity

    1980 · Piers Anthony

    On the technological, decadent world of Proton, someone is trying to destroy Stile, serf and master Gamesmen. His only escape lies through a…

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  2. Cover of Blue Adept

    Blue Adept

    1981 · Piers Anthony

    In Blue Adept, the second book in the Apprentice Adept series, Stile faces challenges on two worlds. On Proton, he is a serf competing in the Great…

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  3. Cover of Juxtaposition (Apprentice Adept

    Juxtaposition (Apprentice Adept

    1982 · Piers Anthony

    Juxtaposition is the third book in the Split Infinity series by Piers Anthony, published in 1982. The story follows Stile as he spends most of the…

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  4. Cover of Out of Phaze

    Out of Phaze

    1987 · Piers Anthony

    Two worlds exist side by side: the scientific Proton and the magical Phaze. In this 1987 novel by Piers Anthony, Mach travels from Proton to Phaze,…

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  5. Cover of Robot Adept

    Robot Adept

    1988 · Piers Anthony

    A 1988 novel by Piers Anthony set in the parallel worlds of Proton and Phaze, one governed by science and the other by magic. Mach, a robot from…

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  6. Cover of Unicorn point

    Unicorn point

    1989 · Piers Anthony

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  7. Cover of Phaze doubt

    Phaze doubt

    1990 · Piers Anthony

    This 1990 novel by Piers Anthony is the seventh and final book in the Apprentice Adept series, bringing the history of the two planets Phaze and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Apprentice Adept books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Split infinity”. Start with “Split infinity.”

How many books are in the Apprentice Adept series?

We list 7 books by Piers Anthony , published between 1980–1990.

Where can I buy the Apprentice Adept 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.