Edmond Hamilton books in order
American science fiction writer
- Lived
- 1904–1977
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 32
Edmond Hamilton published 18 novels, 1 novella and 13 other books, beginning with The Horror on the Asteroid (1936). The best-known is City at World's End (1951).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edmond Hamilton
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City at World's End
Edmond Hamilton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Horror on the Asteroid (1936)
The Star Kings (1947)
City at World's End (1951)
The Star of Life (1959)
The Haunted Stars (1960)
Battle for the Stars (1961)
Outside the Universe (1964)
Doomstar (1966)
The Weapon from Beyond (1967)
The Closed Worlds (1968)
World of the Starwolves (1968)
Return to the Stars (1969)
The Best of Edmond Hamilton (1977)
Starwolf (1982)
Stark and the Star Kings (2005)
Superman (2007)
Showcase Presents World's Finest (2010)
Monsters of Mars (2021)
Novellas in order
The Legion Of Lazarus (2015)
Other books in order
Crashing Suns (1965)
Calling Captain Future (1967)
Captain Future and the Space Emperor (1967)
Galaxy Mission (1967)
Captain Future's Challenge (1969)
Danger Planet (1969)
Outlaw World (1969)
Outlaws of the Moon (1969)
Planets in Peril (1969)
Quest Beyond the Stars (1969)
The Comet Kings (1969)
The Magician of Mars (1969)
The Tenth Planet (1969)
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About Edmond Hamilton
Edmond Moore Hamilton was an American writer of science fiction during the mid-twentieth century. He is known for writing most of the Captain Future stories.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edmond Hamilton FAQ
- How many books has Edmond Hamilton written?
- Edmond Hamilton published 18 novels, 1 novella and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edmond Hamilton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with City at World's End.
- What is Edmond Hamilton's last book?
- The Best of Edmond Hamilton (1977).
- What is Edmond Hamilton's most famous book?
- City at World's End (1951) is Edmond Hamilton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edmond Hamilton's books for free?
- Yes. 33 books by Edmond Hamilton 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.