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The Rifters series by Peter Watts follows individuals who are sent to extreme underwater environments as part of a program designed to harness those who have been shaped by hardship. Set in deep-sea locations, the stories explore the psychological and physical transformations of these characters as they face unexpected challenges. The series centers on themes of survival, identity, and the moral complexities of human adaptation.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Peter Watts
Civilization sends outcasts to run generating stations three kilometers below the Pacific surface as part of the Rifters program, recruiting people…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Peter Watts
Maelstrom is a 2001 book by Peter Watts. It is book 2 of the series Rifters. Catalog genres: Science Fiction, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Peter Watts
Lenie Clarke has been hiding with her fellow cyborgs and their creators for five years. When they are discovered by the doomsday microbe Behemoth,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rifters books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Starfish”. Start with “Starfish.”
How many books are in the Rifters series?
We list 3 books by Peter Watts , published between 1999–2004.
Where can I buy the Rifters books?
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