Near-Space Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Near-Space books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Orbital Decay
Buy on Amazon1989
Clarke County, Space
Buy on Amazon1990
Lunar Descent
Buy on Amazon1991
Labyrinth of Night
Buy on Amazon1992
A King of Infinite Space
Buy on Amazon1997
The Weight
Buy on Amazon1995
Sex and Violence in Zero-G
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Near-Space series is publication order: 1. Orbital Decay (1989), 2. Clarke County, Space (1990), 3. Lunar Descent (1991), 4. Labyrinth of Night (1992), 5. A King of Infinite Space (1997), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Near-Space series by Allen M. Steele contains 7 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Near-Space series is written by Allen M. Steele. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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