Rifters books in order A series by Peter Watts
The Rifters series by Peter Watts has 3 books, from Starfish (Jul 1999) to Behemoth (2004). Read it in order, starting with Starfish.
Reading order: 1 Starfish (1999) · 2 Maelstrom (2001) · 3 Behemoth (2004)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Rifters books in order
- 1.
Starfish (Jul 1999)
- 2.
Maelstrom (Oct 2001)
- 3.
Behemoth (2004)
Rifters FAQ
- How many Rifters books are there?
- There are 3 Rifters books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Rifters books in?
- In publication order, starting with Starfish (Jul 1999): 1 Starfish (1999) · 2 Maelstrom (2001) · 3 Behemoth (2004).
- What is the first Rifters book?
- Starfish (Jul 1999).
- What is the latest Rifters book?
- Behemoth (2004).
- Is the Rifters series finished?
- There have been no new Rifters books since 2004.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.