The Age of Unreason Books in Order

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The Age of Unreason is a science fantasy series by J. Gregory Keyes, set in an alternate 18th-century world where historical events are intertwined with fantastical elements. The series begins with Newton's Cannon, following Benjamin Franklin and historical figures in a narrative that blends science fiction with history, and continues with A Calculus of Angels, which explores a world where ethereal beings influence political and military conflicts. The series focuses on the intersection of history, magic, and power in a reimagined past.

The Age of Unreason was first published in 1998.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Newton's Cannon

    1998 · J. Gregory Keyes

    Newton's Cannon (1998) is a science fantasy novel by American writer Gregory Keyes. It is the first book in his The Age of Unreason series. The story…

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    A calculus of angels

    1999 · J. Gregory Keyes

    A 1999 alternate-history novel by Greg Keyes set in an 18th-century world ruled by ethereal beings. These beings help France destroy England using a…

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  3. Cover of Empire of unreason

    Empire of unreason

    2000 · J. Gregory Keyes

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  4. Cover of Shadows of God

    Shadows of God

    2001 · J. Gregory Keyes

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Age of Unreason books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Newton's Cannon”. Start with “Newton's Cannon.”

How many books are in the The Age of Unreason series?

We list 4 books by J. Gregory Keyes , published between 1998–2001.

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