The Golden Oecumene Books in Order

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The Golden Oecumene is a science fiction series by John C. Wright, set 10,000 years in the future within a solar system where humans are immortal and live in an interplanetary utopia. The series explores themes of identity, memory, and governance through the experiences of its protagonists, who navigate a transformed universe featuring terraformed planets and advanced artificial life. Central to the narrative is the tension between individual truth and institutional authority, as characters confront lost memories and the consequences of political and technological power.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The golden age

    The golden age

    2002 · John C. Wright

    The Golden Age is a 2002 novel by John C. Wright set 10,000 years in the future, in a solar system where humans are immortal and live in an…

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  2. The Golden Transcendence

    2003 · John C. Wright

    The Golden Transcendence is a 2003 book by John C. Wright. It is part of the series The Golden Oecumene. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  3. The Phoenix Exultant

    2003 · John C. Wright

    The Phoenix Exultant is a 2003 book by John C. Wright. It is part of the series The Golden Oecumene. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Golden Oecumene books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The golden age”. Start with “The golden age.”

How many books are in the The Golden Oecumene series?

We list 3 books by John C. Wright , published between 2002–2003.

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