Commander Grimes Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Commander Grimes books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Rendezvous on a Lost World
Buy on Amazon1961
The Deep Reaches of Space
Buy on Amazon1967
Catch the Star Winds
Buy on Amazon1969
The Far Traveler
Buy on Amazon1977
To Keep the Ship
Buy on Amazon1978
Matilda's Stepchildren
Buy on Amazon1979
Star Loot
Buy on Amazon1980
The Anarch Lords
Buy on Amazon1981
The Wild Ones
Buy on Amazon1984
The Last Amazon
Buy on Amazon1984
Tramp Captain
Buy on Amazon1990
Lieutenant Of The Survey Service
Buy on Amazon2000
Survey Captain
Buy on Amazon2002
Rim Runner
Buy on Amazon2004
Reserve Commodore
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Commander Grimes series is publication order: 1. Rendezvous on a Lost World (1961), 2. The Deep Reaches of Space (1967), 3. Catch the Star Winds (1969), 4. The Far Traveler (1977), 5. To Keep the Ship (1978), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Commander Grimes series by A. Bertram Chandler contains 15 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Commander Grimes series is written by A. Bertram Chandler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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