Lucky Starr Books in Order

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The Lucky Starr series, written by Isaac Asimov under the pseudonym Paul French, follows the adventures of David Lucky Starr, a space ranger who investigates sabotage and alien threats across the solar system. Set on planets such as Mercury, Mars, and Saturn, the series features Starr facing mysterious opponents and technological dangers that challenge both his intelligence and courage. Each story emphasizes scientific problem-solving and the defense of Earth against unknown forces.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. David Starr, Space Ranger

    1952 · Isaac Asimov

    David Starr, Space Ranger is the first novel in the Lucky Starr series, a set of six juvenile science fiction books written by Isaac Asimov under the…

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  2. Cover of Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids

    Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids

    1953 · Isaac Asimov

    Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids is the second novel in the Lucky Starr series, six juvenile science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov that…

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  3. Cover of Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus

    Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus

    1954 · Isaac Asimov

    Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus is a 1954 novel by Isaac Asimov, the third in the six-book juvenile science fiction Lucky Starr series originally…

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  4. Cover of Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury

    Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury

    1956 · Isaac Asimov

    The barren surface of Mercury was covered by a network of wires designed to capture the sun's energy and transmit it through space. However, a secret…

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  5. Cover of Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter

    Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter

    1954 · Isaac Asimov

    The Moons of Jupiter is a 1954 novel by Isaac Asimov, the sixth novel in the extra-terrestrial odyssey of David Starr and the final volume in the…

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  6. Cover of Lucky Starr and The Rings of Saturn

    Lucky Starr and The Rings of Saturn

    1958 · Isaac Asimov

    Earth officials were pursuing the mysterious Sirian spy, Agent X, when he escaped in a stolen spaceship. Before they could capture him, Agent X…

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Companion & related books

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lucky Starr series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “David Starr, Space Ranger”. Start with “David Starr, Space Ranger.”

How many books are in the Lucky Starr series series?

We list 7 books by Isaac Asimov , published between 1952–1958.

Where can I buy the Lucky Starr series 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.