Time Patrol Books in Order
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The Time Patrol series, written by Poul Anderson and published between 1955 and 1991, follows the activities of time agents who safeguard the integrity of human history by preventing unauthorized alterations to the past. The stories explore the ethical and practical challenges of maintaining a stable timeline, often focusing on the personal toll of such responsibilities. Themes of historical preservation, technological advancement, and human resilience recur throughout the series.
Time Patrol was first published in 1955.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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1955 · Poul Anderson
Delenda Est is a science fiction short story by American writer Poul Anderson, part of his Time Patrol series. It was originally published in the…
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Manse Everard is a man with a mission. As an Unattached Agent of the Time Patrol, he must go anyplace, and anytime, that humanity's transcendent…
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1991 · Poul Anderson
Star of the Sea is a 1991 book by Poul Anderson. It is book 8 of the series Time Patrol.
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Year unknown · Poul Anderson
The Dark Between the Stars is a 1981 collection of science fiction short stories by American writer Poul Anderson. The book compiles stories that…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Time Patrol books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Delenda Est”.
How many books are in the Time Patrol series?
We list 4 books by Poul Anderson , published between 1955–1991.
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