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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Near-Space series? Start with "Orbital Decay" (1989) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Near-Space reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Orbital Decay
1989
Clarke County, Space
1990
Lunar Descent
1991
Labyrinth of Night
1992
A King of Infinite Space
1997
The Weight
1995
Sex and Violence in Zero-G
1999
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