Series by Bruce Sterling
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1982 · Bruce Sterling
Spider Rose (1982; set in 2283) is a short story by Bruce Sterling set within the Shaper/Mechanist universe. It centers on an ancient Mechanist from…
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1982 · Bruce Sterling
"Swarm" is a science fiction novelette by Bruce Sterling, marking his first magazine sale. It was first published in The Magazine of Fantasy &…
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1983 · Bruce Sterling
Cicada Queen (1983; set in 2354) is a story in the Shaper/Mechanist universe featuring Hans Landau, a Shaper coming of age politically within…
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1984 · Bruce Sterling
Sunken Gardens (1984; set in 2554) features individuals from various factions competing in a test of terraforming skills within a crater on the…
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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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1989 · Bruce Sterling
Twenty Evocations is an experimental narrative composed of fragments from the life of a Shaper named Nikolai Leng, set within the timeframe of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Bruce Sterling written?
We list 8 books by Bruce Sterling across 1 series, published between 1980–1989 — 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.
Where can I buy Bruce Sterling's books?
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