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John Birmingham

1 series 3 books in order

John Birmingham is a British-born Australian author. He is known for the 1994 memoir He Died with a Felafel in His Hand, the Axis of Time trilogy, and the Cruel Stars trilogy, a series of space operas that received positive reception. His work spans multiple genres, including memoir and science fiction.

Born
1964
Known for
Axis of Time

Series by John Birmingham

Axis of Time

3 books in order · 2004–2007

  1. Weapons of Choice

    2004 · John Birmingham

    Weapons of Choice is a 2004 science fiction novel by Australian author John Birmingham, the first book in his Axis of Time alternative history…

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    Designated Targets

    2005 · John Birmingham

    In 1942, during World War II, a U.S.-led naval task force from the twenty-first century appears due to a failed military experiment. This force…

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  3. Cover of Final impact

    Final impact

    2007 · John Birmingham

    Final Impact is a 2007 science fiction novel by Australian writer John Birmingham. It is the last volume of his alternate history Axis of Time…

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How many books has John Birmingham written?

We list 3 books by John Birmingham across 1 series, published between 2004–2007 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Birmingham's books?

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