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Lithuanian-American author, editor, and critic

Lived
1931–2008
Country
United States
Books
12

Algis Budrys published 7 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Rogue Moon (1960).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Algis Budrys

Standalone novels in order

  1. Who? (1958)

    185 pages

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  2. The Falling Torch (1959)

    164 pages

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  3. Rogue Moon (1960)

    180 pages★ 3.4 (8 ratings)

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  4. The Iron Thorn (1967)

    160 pages

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  5. Michaelmas (Jul 1977)

    247 pages

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  6. Some Will Not Die (1978)

    283 pages

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  7. Hard Landing (1993)

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Novellas in order

  1. Writing to the Point (1994)

    63 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. The Unexpected Dimension (1960)

    159 pages

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  2. The Furious Future (1964)

    191 pages

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  3. Blood and Burning (1978)

    192 pages

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Other books in order

  1. L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume Xiii (1988)

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About Algis Budrys

Algirdas Jonas "Algis" Budrys was a Lithuanian-American science fiction author, editor and critic. He was also known under the pen names Frank Mason, Alger Rome in collaboration with Jerome Bixby, John A. Sentry, William Scarff and Paul Janvier. In the 1990s he was the publisher and editor of the science fiction magazine Tomorrow Speculative Fiction.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Algis Budrys FAQ

How many books has Algis Budrys written?
Algis Budrys published 7 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Algis Budrys's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rogue Moon.
What is Algis Budrys's last book?
Writing to the Point (1994).
What is Algis Budrys's most famous book?
Rogue Moon (1960) is Algis Budrys's most widely read book.
Can I read Algis Budrys's books for free?
Yes. 14 books by Algis Budrys are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.