The Quiet War Books in Order
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The Quiet War is a science fiction series by Paul J. McAuley, set in a future where Earth, devastated by climate change, is ruled by a few powerful families, while the moons of Jupiter and Saturn host self-sufficient cities built by the Outers, descendants of Earth's refugees. The series explores tensions between Earth and the Outers as both sides navigate political, technological, and ideological conflicts. Themes of survival, trust, and the struggle for control over the Solar System recur throughout the series.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Paul J. McAuley
In the twenty-third century, an Earth ravaged by climate change looks back to a pre-industrial ideal, its power held by a few families and their…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Paul J. McAuley
A 2009 novel by Paul J. McAuley, described on its cover as weaving a plot that constantly keeps readers guessing about what might happen next, with a…
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2012 · Paul J. McAuley
In the Mouth of the Whale is a 2012 book by Paul J. McAuley. It is book 3 of the series The Quiet War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Paul J. McAuley
In the far future, a young man named Hari stands on a barren asteroid. His ship has been stolen, and his family has been kidnapped or killed. He is…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1998 · Paul J. McAuley
The Gardens of Saturn is a 1998 book by Paul J. McAuley. It is part of the series The Quiet War.
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2000 · Paul J. McAuley
Making History is a 2000 book by Paul J. McAuley. It is part of the series The Quiet War.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Quiet War books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Quiet War”. Start with “The Quiet War.”
How many books are in the The Quiet War series?
We list 6 books by Paul J. McAuley , published between 1998–2013.
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