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Bruce Sterling

b. 1954

1 series 7 books in order 1 standalone book

Bruce Sterling (born 1954) is an American author, speaker, and futurist, best known for his novels and his work on the Mirrorshades anthology, which helped define the cyberpunk genre.

Born
1954
Known for
Shaper/Mechanist universe

Series by Bruce Sterling

Shaper/Mechanist universe

6 books in order · 1982–1989

  1. Spider Rose

    1982 · Bruce Sterling

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  2. Cicada Queen

    1983 · Bruce Sterling

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  3. Sunken Gardens

    1984 · Bruce Sterling

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    Schismatrix

    1985 · Bruce Sterling

    A 1985 novel by Bruce Sterling. In a far future solar system colonized by human cultures, rogue diplomat Abelard Lindsay struggles for survival amid…

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  5. Twenty Evocations

    1989 · Bruce Sterling

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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Bruce Sterling written?

We list 7 books by Bruce Sterling across 1 series, published between 1982–2014 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Bruce Sterling's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Spider Rose.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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