Langdon St. Ives Books in Order

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The Langdon St. Ives series, authored by James P. Blaylock and published between 1984 and 1992, is a collection of science fiction and fantasy stories set in a reimagined Victorian England. Each novel features the titular character, Langdon St. Ives, as he navigates a world filled with strange phenomena, scientific wonders, and blurred boundaries between reality and the supernatural. The series explores themes of invention, exploration, and the unknown, often incorporating elements of time travel, alternate dimensions, and the intersection of science with the mystical.

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Digging Leviathan

    The Digging Leviathan

    1984 · James P. Blaylock

    The Digging Leviathan is a 1984 science fiction novel by American writer James P. Blaylock, first published by Ace Books. Its source material was…

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  2. Cover of Homunculus

    Homunculus

    1986 · James P. Blaylock

    In 1870s London, a dead man pilots an airship while living men risk everything to steal a carp. The city is full of contradictions and strange…

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  3. Cover of Lord Kelvin's machine

    Lord Kelvin's machine

    1992 · James P. Blaylock

    Langdon St. Ives and his servant Hasbro face Dr. Ignacio Narbondo in a new adventure that involves saving the earth. This novel, set in Victorian…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Langdon St. Ives books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Digging Leviathan”. Start with “The Digging Leviathan.”

How many books are in the Langdon St. Ives series?

We list 4 books by James P. Blaylock , published between 1984–2015.

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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.