Riverworld Books in Order
novel series by Philip José Farmer
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1973 · Philip José Farmer
A 1971 novel by Philip José Farmer. Every human who ever lived, from the earliest Neanderthals to the present, is resurrected after death on the…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Philip José Farmer
The Fabulous Riverboat is a science fiction novel by American writer Philip José Farmer, published in 1971. It is the second book in the Riverworld…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Philip José Farmer
The Dark Design is a 1977 science fiction novel by Philip José Farmer, the third book in his Riverworld series. The title comes from a poem by Sir…
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Philip José Farmer
*The Magic Labyrinth* (1980) is a science fiction novel by Philip José Farmer, part of the Riverworld series. The title comes from a poem by Sir…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Philip José Farmer
Gods of Riverworld (1983) is a science fiction novel by Philip José Farmer, concluding the Riverworld series. The story follows characters who find…
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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 Riverworld books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “To your scattered bodies go”. Start with “To your scattered bodies go.”
How many books are in the Riverworld series?
We list 7 books by Philip José Farmer , published between 1972–1983.
Where can I buy the Riverworld books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.