Three Californias Trilogy Books in Order

novel trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Wild Shore

    The Wild Shore

    1984 · Kim Stanley Robinson

    In 2047, America has been quarantined for sixty years following a devastating nuclear attack. Seventeen-year-old Henry wants to restore America to…

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  2. Cover of The Gold Coast

    The Gold Coast

    1988 · Kim Stanley Robinson

    In 2027, Southern California has become a vast urban sprawl of condos, freeways, and malls. Jim McPherson, the son of a defense contractor, lives a…

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  3. Cover of Pacific Edge

    Pacific Edge

    1990 · Kim Stanley Robinson

    In 2065, in a world that has rediscovered harmony with nature, the village of El Modena, California, is an ecotopia in the making. Kevin Claiborne, a…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Three Californias Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Wild Shore”. Start with “The Wild Shore.”

How many books are in the Three Californias Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Kim Stanley Robinson , published between 1984–1990.

Where can I buy the Three Californias Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.