Thousand Worlds Books in Order
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The Thousand Worlds series, authored by George R. R. Martin and published between 1971 and 2003, is a collection of science fiction stories set across diverse and often morally complex worlds. Each story explores themes of survival, identity, and the unknown, often featuring characters navigating hostile environments or mysterious forces. The series is known for its atmospheric storytelling and focus on human psychology within speculative settings.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1971 · George R. R. Martin
Le Héros is a short story by George R. R. Martin. It was first published in February 1971 in the magazine Galaxy Science Fiction. The story is part…
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1973 · George R. R. Martin
"Pour une poignée de volutoines" is a short story by George R. R. Martin. It was first published in September 1973 in the magazine Analog. The story…
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1973 · George R. R. Martin
With Morning Comes Mistfall is a science fiction story written by American author George R. R. Martin. It was published in May 1973 in Analog Science…
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1974 · George R. R. Martin
"A Song For Lya" is a science fiction novella by George R.R. Martin. It was published in 1974 in the magazine Analog Science Fiction and Fact. The…
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1975 · George R. R. Martin
"Sept fois, sept fois l'homme, jamais !" is a short story by George R. R. Martin. It was first published in July 1975 in the magazine Analog Science…
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1975 · George R. R. Martin
The Runners is a 1975 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Thousand Worlds. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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1976 · George R. R. Martin
In the House of the Worm is a 1976 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Thousand Worlds. Catalog genres: Speculative Fiction.
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1976 · George R. R. Martin
Meathouse Man, published in French as Retour aux sources..., is a novelette by George R. R. Martin, first published in June 1976 in the anthology…
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1976 · George R. R. Martin
Starlady is a 1976 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Thousand Worlds. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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1977 · George R. R. Martin
Bitterblooms is a 1977 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Thousand Worlds. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Dirk t'Larien is summoned to Worlorn by a whisperjewel and a lost love, Gwen Delvano. However, Worlorn is not as he remembered, and Gwen is now bound…
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1979 · George R. R. Martin
"Sandkings" is a novelette by George R. R. Martin, first published in the August 1979 issue of Omni. It won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette, the…
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1979 · George R. R. Martin
"The Way of Cross and Dragon" is a 1979 science fiction novelette and short story by American writer George R. R. Martin. It involves a far-future…
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A 1980 novella by George R. R. Martin. The crew of the starship Nightflyer heads into the outer reaches of known space in search of a legendary alien…
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1986 · George R. R. Martin
"Fleur de verre" is a short story by George R. R. Martin. It was first published in September 1986 in the magazine Asimov's Science Fiction. The…
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2003 · George R. R. Martin
This is a 1977 novelette by George R. R. Martin, first published in February 1977 in the anthology New Voices in Science Fiction. (Summary adapted…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Thousand Worlds books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Hero”. Start with “The Hero.”
How many books are in the Thousand Worlds series?
We list 18 books by George R. R. Martin , published between 1971–2003.
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