Greatwinter Books in Order

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The Greatwinter trilogy by Sean McMullen is a post-apocalyptic series set in a future where electricity is banned and mechanical systems, including wind engines and human-powered technology, dominate society. The stories explore a world where librarians resolve conflicts through duels and a massive human-powered computer called the Calculor plays a central role. The series examines themes of power, control, and the consequences of technological and religious upheaval.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Souls in the great machine

    Souls in the great machine

    1999 · Sean McMullen

    Souls in the Great Machine is a 1999 novel by Sean McMullen, the first in the post-apocalyptic Greatwinter Trilogy. The story is set in a future…

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  2. Cover of The Miocene Arrow

    The Miocene Arrow

    2000 · Sean McMullen

    The Miocene Arrow is a 2000 post-apocalyptic novel by Australian writer Sean McMullen, the middle book of the Greatwinter trilogy. (Summary adapted…

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  3. Cover of Eyes of the calculor

    Eyes of the calculor

    2001 · Sean McMullen

    Eyes of the Calculor is a post-apocalyptic novel by Australian writer Sean McMullen, published in 2001. It is the third part of the Greatwinter…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Greatwinter books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Souls in the great machine”. Start with “Souls in the great machine.”

How many books are in the Greatwinter series?

We list 3 books by Sean McMullen , published between 1999–2001.

Where can I buy the Greatwinter 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.