
Orthogonal books in order A series by Greg Egan
The Orthogonal series by Greg Egan has 3 books, from The Clockwork Rocket (Jul 2011) to The Arrows of Time (Nov 2013). Read it in order, starting with The Clockwork Rocket.
Reading order: 1 The Clockwork Rocket (2011) · 2 The Eternal Flame (2012) · 3 The Arrows of Time (2013)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Orthogonal books in order
- 1.

The Clockwork Rocket (Jul 2011)
- 2.

The Eternal Flame (Sep 2012)
- 3.

The Arrows of Time (Nov 2013)
Orthogonal FAQ
- How many Orthogonal books are there?
- There are 3 Orthogonal books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Orthogonal books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Clockwork Rocket (Jul 2011): 1 The Clockwork Rocket (2011) · 2 The Eternal Flame (2012) · 3 The Arrows of Time (2013).
- What is the first Orthogonal book?
- The Clockwork Rocket (Jul 2011).
- What is the latest Orthogonal book?
- The Arrows of Time (Nov 2013).
- Is the Orthogonal series finished?
- There have been no new Orthogonal books since 2013.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.