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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Grimes in the Rim World series? Start with "Into the Alternate Universe" (1964) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Grimes in the Rim World reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Into the Alternate Universe
1964
Contraband from Otherspace
1967
The Rim Gods
1968
The Dark Dimensions
1971
Gateway to Never
1972
The Way Back
1978
The Commodore at Sea / Alternate Orbits
1981
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