Orthogonal Books in Order

novel series by Greg Egan

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Clockwork Rocket

    The Clockwork Rocket

    2011 · Greg Egan

    The Clockwork Rocket is a 2011 novel by Greg Egan, the first book of the Orthogonal trilogy. A series of strange meteors enters a planetary system,…

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  2. Cover of The Eternal Flame

    The Eternal Flame

    2012 · Greg Egan

    In an alien universe, the generation ship Peerless was sent to save its home world from destruction. However, the ship lacks fuel to return home and…

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  3. Cover of The Arrows Of Time

    The Arrows Of Time

    2013 · Greg Egan

    The Arrows of Time is a hard science-fiction novel by Australian author Greg Egan, the third book in the Orthogonal trilogy. Published by Gollancz on…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Orthogonal books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Clockwork Rocket”. Start with “The Clockwork Rocket.”

How many books are in the Orthogonal series?

We list 3 books by Greg Egan , published between 2011–2013.

Where can I buy the Orthogonal books?

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