Grimes in the Rim World Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Grimes in the Rim World books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Into the Alternate Universe
Buy on Amazon1964
Contraband from Otherspace
Buy on Amazon1967
The Rim Gods
Buy on Amazon1968
The Dark Dimensions
Buy on Amazon1971
Gateway to Never
Buy on Amazon1972
The Way Back
Buy on Amazon1978
The Commodore at Sea / Alternate Orbits
Buy on Amazon1981
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Grimes in the Rim World series is publication order: 1. Into the Alternate Universe (1964), 2. Contraband from Otherspace (1967), 3. The Rim Gods (1968), 4. The Dark Dimensions (1971), 5. Gateway to Never (1972), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Grimes in the Rim World series by A. Bertram Chandler contains 7 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Grimes in the Rim World series is written by A. Bertram Chandler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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