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The Firefall series by Peter Watts consists of two novels published between 2006 and 2014, set in a 22nd-century world shaped by scientific evangelicals, supernatural beings, and ghosts. Watts, a Canadian science fiction author with a background in zoology and marine biology, is known for his hard science fiction. The series explores themes of evolution, intelligence, and humanity's place in the cosmos, focusing on characters navigating complex scientific and existential challenges. Central to the narrative is the exploration of contact with unknown intelligence and the profound implications of such encounters, often questioning the boundaries between human and non-human.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Peter Watts
Two months have passed since sixty-five thousand alien objects surrounded Earth, burning up in the atmosphere. The event was brief but intense,…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Peter Watts
This hard science fiction novel by Peter Watts is a follow-up to the Hugo Award-nominated Blindsight. Set in a 22nd-century world transformed by…
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What order should I read the Firefall books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Blindsight”. Start with “Blindsight.”
How many books are in the Firefall series?
We list 2 books by Peter Watts , published between 2006–2014.
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