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Cixin Liu

1 series 5 books in order 2 standalone books

Liu Cixin is a Chinese science fiction writer and computer engineer. In English translations of his works, his name is given as Cixin Liu. He is sometimes called "Da Liu" by his fellow science fiction writers in China.

Born
1963
Known for
Remembrance of Earth's Past

Series by Cixin Liu

Remembrance of Earth's Past

4 books in order · 2006–2010

  1. Cover of The Three-Body Problem

    The Three-Body Problem

    2006 · Cixin Liu

    Cixin Liu's science fiction novel is the first in a trilogy about first contact with aliens and the secret struggle over Earth's future. Set during…

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  2. Cover of The Dark Forest

    The Dark Forest

    2008 · Cixin Liu

    The Dark Forest is a 2008 science fiction novel by Liu Cixin. It serves as a sequel to The Three-Body Problem, which won the Hugo Award and is part…

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  3. Death's End

    2010 · Cixin Liu

    Death's End is a science fiction novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin. It is the third book in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, following The…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Wandering Earth
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  2. Cover of Ball Lightning
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Cixin Liu written?

We list 5 books by Cixin Liu across 1 series, published between 2006–2022 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Cixin Liu's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Three-Body Problem.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Cixin Liu's books?

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