Berserker Books in Order

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The Berserker series by Fred Saberhagen, published between 1969 and 1985, is a science fiction series centered on the conflict between human forces and autonomous war machines known as Berserkers. Set in a future where humanity faces relentless mechanical adversaries, the series explores themes of survival, strategy, and the evolving relationship between humans and technology. The narrative spans multiple installments, each contributing to a broader depiction of this ongoing struggle.

Berserker is published by Penguin Books and Ace Books.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Brother Assassin

    1969 · Fred Saberhagen

    Brother Assassin is a 1969 book by Fred Saberhagen. It is book 2 of the series Berserker. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  2. Berserker: Blue Death

    1985 · Fred Saberhagen

    Berserker: Blue Death" is a work within the Berserker series by Fred Saberhagen, featuring robotic self-replicating machines that seek to eliminate…

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  3. Cover of Berserker's star

    Berserker's star

    2003 · Fred Saberhagen

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  4. Cover of Berserker prime

    Berserker prime

    2004 · Fred Saberhagen

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Berserker books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Brother Assassin”.

How many books are in the Berserker series?

We list 4 books by Fred Saberhagen , published between 1969–2004.

Where can I buy the Berserker 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.