John Barnes Books in Order

John Barnes is a renowned American science fiction author, whose thought-provoking stories delve into the complexities of individual moral responsibility within a broader social context. Through his narratives, he seamlessly weaves social commentary, inviting readers to critically examine the world around them. His most notable works include the Thousand Cultures series, comprising four novels that pose profound questions about the far-reaching consequences of globalization on isolated societies. Holding a doctorate in theatre, Barnes leverages his interdisciplinary background to craft compelling stories that resonate with readers. Currently residing in Colorado, he continues to draw from his experiences as a former educator, bringing a unique perspective to his writing.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by John Barnes

  • #1
    Orbital Resonance(1991)
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  • #2
    Kaleidoscope Century(1995)
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  • #3
    Candle(2000)
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  • #4
    The Century Next Door(2000)
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  • #5
    The Sky So Big and Black(2002)
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    A Million Open Doors(1992)
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  • #2
    Earth Made of Glass(1998)
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  • #3
    The Merchants of Souls(2001)
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  • #4
    The Armies of Memory(2006)
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    The Duke of Uranium(2002)
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    A Princess of the Aerie(2003)
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  • #3
    In the Hall of the Martian King(2003)
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    The Man Who Pulled Down the Sky(1986)
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  • #2
    Sin of Origin(1988)
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  • #3
    Mother of Storms(1994)
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  • #4
    One for the Morning Glory(1996)
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  • #5
    Encounter with Tiber(1996)
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  • #6
    Payback City(1998)
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  • #7
    Finity(1999)
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  • #8
    The Return(2000)
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  • #9
    Gaudeamus(2004)
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  • #10
    Raise the Gipper!(2012)
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  • #11
    Apostrophes & Apocalypses(1998)
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  • #12
    An Ocean is a Snowflake, Four Billion Miles Away(2011)
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  • #13
    Rod Rapid and His Electric Chair(2011)
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  • #14
    My Advice to the Civilized(1990)
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  • #15
    Between Shepherds and Kings(1997)
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  • #16
    Upon Their Backs, to Bite 'em(2000)
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  • #17
    Poga(2011)
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  • #18
    Every Hole is Outlined(2011)
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  • #19
    The Lost Princess Man(2011)
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  • #20
    Things Undone(2011)
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  • #21
    The Quiet Guy It Always Was(2011)
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  • #1
    Tales of the Madman Underground(2009)
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  • #2
    Losers in Space(2012)
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  • #3
    Free Space(1997)
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  • #4
    The Best of Jim Baen's Universe(2007)
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  • #5
    The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection(2007)
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  • #6
    Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2008 Edition(2008)
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  • #7
    The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 21(2008)
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  • #8
    The New Space Opera 2(2009)
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  • #9
    The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Seventh Annual Collection(2010)
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  • #10
    Timeless Time Travel Tales(2012)
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  • #11
    The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Ninth Annual Collection(2012)
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  • #12
    The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 4(2012)
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  • #13
    The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2012(2012)
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  • #14
    The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Third Annual Collection(2016)
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  • #15
    Galactic Empires(2017)
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  • #16
    The 2020 Look at Mars Fiction Book(2020)
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  • #1
    Patton's Spaceship(1997)
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  • #2
    Washington's Dirigible(1997)
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  • #3
    Caesar's Bicycle(1997)
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About John Barnes

John Barnes is a renowned American science fiction author, whose thought-provoking stories delve into the complexities of individual moral responsibility within a broader social context. Through his narratives, he seamlessly weaves social commentary, inviting readers to critically examine the world around them. His most notable works include the Thousand Cultures series, comprising four novels that pose profound questions about the far-reaching consequences of globalization on isolated societies. Holding a doctorate in theatre, Barnes leverages his interdisciplinary background to craft compelling stories that resonate with readers. Currently residing in Colorado, he continues to draw from his experiences as a former educator, bringing a unique perspective to his writing.

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