Mesklin Books in Order

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Close to Critical

    1964 · Hal Clement

    Close to Critical is a science fiction novel by American writer Hal Clement. It was first published in three parts in the magazine Astounding Science…

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    Star light

    1970 · Hal Clement

    Dhrawn, a giant rockball over 3,000 times the mass of Earth with a corrosive atmosphere and crushing gravity, requires investigation by the…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mesklin books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Close to Critical”. Start with “Close to Critical.”

How many books are in the Mesklin series?

We list 3 books by Hal Clement , published between 1964–1970.

Where can I buy the Mesklin books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.