VALIS trilogy Books in Order
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The VALIS trilogy, written by Philip K. Dick and published between 1981 and 2004, explores themes of belief, identity, and the nature of divinity through a series of interconnected novels. Set primarily in California during the 1970s and an indeterminate future, the series draws on Dick's personal experiences and philosophical inquiries. Central to the trilogy is a gnostic vision of God, presented through complex narratives that examine the paradoxes of faith and the search for spiritual truth.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Philip K. Dick
This 1981 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick was intended as the first book of a three-part series. Its title is an acronym for…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Philip K. Dick
The Divine Invasion is a 1981 science fantasy novel by American writer Philip K. Dick, the second book in the gnostic VALIS trilogy. It takes place…
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Buy on AmazonThe Transmigration of Timothy Archer
1982 · Philip K. Dick
The final novel in a trilogy that also includes Valis and The Divine Invasion, this is an anguished, learned, and moving investigation of the…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Year unknown · Philip K. Dick
The Owl in Daylight is an unfinished novel by Philip K. Dick, written during the last year of his life in 1982. He had received an advance from a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the VALIS trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Valis”. Start with “Valis.”
How many books are in the VALIS trilogy series?
We list 4 books by Philip K. Dick , published between 1981–1982.
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