Masters of Science Fiction Books in Order

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The Masters of Science Fiction series, published between 1950 and 1979, features standalone science fiction novels that explore themes of human evolution, existential threats, and societal control. Each story centers on individuals facing extraordinary challenges, often involving advanced technology, alternate realities, or the struggle between human and non-human forces. The series consistently examines the boundaries of humanity, the consequences of scientific experimentation, and the resilience of individuals in the face of cosmic or social upheaval.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The House that Stood Still

    The House that Stood Still

    1950 · A. E. van Vogt

    A 1950 novel by A. E. van Vogt. Allison Stephens must solve the mystery of a centuries-old house and its sinister, masked immortal inhabitants,…

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  2. Cover of More Than Human

    More Than Human

    1953 · Theodore Sturgeon

    The coming of the superman without a superego: six extraordinary people are taken away their human frailties, their strengths burnished, creating a…

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  3. Cover of The Universe Maker

    The Universe Maker

    1953 · A. E. van Vogt

    Morton Cargill is about to die for a crime he committed 400 years ago in this 1953 novel by A. E. van Vogt. Lieutenant Cargill was brought from the…

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  4. Cover of The Chrysalids

    The Chrysalids

    1955 · John Wyndham

    The Chrysalids is a 1955 novel by John Wyndham, set in a post-apocalyptic world resembling the era of horse and carriage. Deviations are punished or…

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  5. Cover of The Mind Cage

    The Mind Cage

    1957 · A. E. van Vogt

    A 1957 novel by A.E. van Vogt. David Marin risks his reputation and government career to plead for scientist Wade Trask, condemned to execution for…

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  6. Cover of Cosmic Encounter

    Cosmic Encounter

    1980 · A. E. van Vogt

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Masters of Science Fiction books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The House that Stood Still”. Start with “The House that Stood Still.”

How many books are in the Masters of Science Fiction series?

We list 6 books , published between 1950–1980.

Where can I buy the Masters of Science Fiction 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.