Wil McCarthy Books in Order
Wil McCarthy is a renowned science fiction author, accomplished journalist, and entrepreneur. As Chief Technology Officer for Galileo Shipyards, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work. A former contributing editor for WIRED magazine and science columnist for the SyFy channel, McCarthy's popular "Lab Notes" column captivated audiences for over a decade. A lifetime member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, he has been nominated for numerous prestigious awards, including the Nebula, Locus, and Philip K. Dick awards. McCarthy's notable works include the novel BLOOM, a New York Times Notable Book, and THE COLLAPSIUM, a national bestseller and Amazon.com "Best of Y2K" selection. His short fiction has appeared in esteemed publications like Analog, Asimov's, and WIRED, while his nonfiction has been featured in leading magazines, including WIRED, Discover, and IEEE Spectrum.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Wil McCarthy
- #1AmazonHacking Matter(2003)
- #2AmazonUniverse 3(1994)
- #3AmazonChristmas Magic(1994)
- #4AmazonFuture Net(1996)
- #5AmazonScience Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2006(2006)
- #6AmazonScience Fiction: The Very Best of 2005(2006)
- #7AmazonThe Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction(2007)
- #8AmazonThe Best of Jim Baen's Universe II(2008)
- #9AmazonDiamonds in the Sky(2009)
- #10AmazonHappily Ever After(2011)
- #11AmazonThe Year's Top Short SF Novels 7(2018)
- #12AmazonBest Short Novels 2006(2020)
- #13AmazonThe 2020 Look at Mars Fiction Book(2020)
About Wil McCarthy
Wil McCarthy is a renowned science fiction author, accomplished journalist, and entrepreneur. As Chief Technology Officer for Galileo Shipyards, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work. A former contributing editor for WIRED magazine and science columnist for the SyFy channel, McCarthy's popular "Lab Notes" column captivated audiences for over a decade. A lifetime member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, he has been nominated for numerous prestigious awards, including the Nebula, Locus, and Philip K. Dick awards. McCarthy's notable works include the novel BLOOM, a New York Times Notable Book, and THE COLLAPSIUM, a national bestseller and Amazon.com "Best of Y2K" selection. His short fiction has appeared in esteemed publications like Analog, Asimov's, and WIRED, while his nonfiction has been featured in leading magazines, including WIRED, Discover, and IEEE Spectrum.
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