Robert J. Sawyer books in order
Canadian science fiction writer
- Born
- 1960
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 30
- Series
- 1
Robert J. Sawyer has published 27 novels and 3 short story collections, beginning with The Terminal Experiment (1995). The series is Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy (3 books, starting with Far-Seer). The best-known is Hominids (2002). The latest is Oppenheimer Alternative (2020).
Updated September 2026
Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Far-Seer (1992) · 2 Fossil Hunter (1993) · 3 Foreigner (1994)
- 1.
Far-Seer (Jun 1992)
- 2.
Fossil Hunter (May 1993)
- 3.
Foreigner (Mar 1994)
Where to start with Robert J. Sawyer
Start here
Hominids
Robert J. Sawyer's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Flashforward
One of the most-read, at about 320 pages.
Newest
Oppenheimer Alternative
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
End of an Era (1994)
The Terminal Experiment (May 1995)
Starplex (1996)
Frameshift (1997)
Illegal Alien (Dec 1997)
Crossing the Line (1998)
Factoring Humanity (1998)
Golden Fleece (1998)
Flashforward (1999)
Calculating God (2000)
Over the Edge (2000)
Hominids (May 2002)
Hybrids (2003)
Relativity (2004)
Mindscan (2005)
Rollback (Apr 2007)
Humans (2008)
Wake (Nov 2008)
Watch (2010)
Wonder (2011)
Triggers (2012)
Red Planet Blues (2013)
Quantum Night (2016)
Oppenheimer Alternative (2020)
Short story collections in order
Iterations (2002)
Identity Theft and Other Stories (2008)
Campus Chills (2010)
About Robert J. Sawyer
Robert James Sawyer is a Canadian and American writer of science fiction. He is the author of 25 published novels, and his short fiction has appeared in magazines and journals such as Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Amazing Stories, On Spec, and Nature, in addition to several anthologies. He has won many writing awards, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel (1995), the Hugo Award for Best Novel (2003), the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (2006), the Robert A. Heinlein Award (2017), and multiple Aurora Awards.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert J. Sawyer FAQ
- How many books has Robert J. Sawyer written?
- Robert J. Sawyer has published 27 novels and 3 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert J. Sawyer's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy with Far-Seer. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Robert J. Sawyer's latest book?
- Oppenheimer Alternative (2020).
- What is Robert J. Sawyer's most famous book?
- Hominids (2002) is Robert J. Sawyer's most widely read book.
- Are Robert J. Sawyer's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy); the other 27 books stand alone.
- Can I read Robert J. Sawyer's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Robert J. Sawyer 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.