The Seems Books in Order

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The Seems is a series of novels by John Hulme, set in a parallel universe where a group known as the Seems maintains order by managing raw thought and preventing chaos. The stories follow Becker Drane, a Fixer who works to repair damage caused by forces seeking to disrupt the balance of thought and time. The series explores themes of control, independent thinking, and the consequences of ideological conflict.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The glitch in sleep

    The glitch in sleep

    2007 · John Hulme

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  2. Cover of The split second

    The split second

    2008 · John Hulme

    Becker Drane, now thirteen years old, is a Fixer in the parallel universe known as the Seems. He is tasked with repairing the damage caused by a…

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  3. The Lost Train of Thought

    2009 · John Hulme

    The Lost Train of Thought is the third novel in The Seems series, published by Bloomsbury Publishing on October 1, 2009. Written by John Hulme and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Seems books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The glitch in sleep”. Start with “The glitch in sleep.”

How many books are in the The Seems series?

We list 3 books by John Hulme , published between 2007–2009.

Where can I buy the The Seems books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.