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World of Tiers books in order A series by Philip José Farmer

The World of Tiers series by Philip José Farmer has 6 books, from The Maker of Universes (1965) to Red Orc's Rage (Sep 1991). Read it in order, starting with The Maker of Universes.

Reading order: 1 The Maker of Universes (1965) · 2 The Gates of Creation (1966) · 4 A Private Cosmos (1968) · 5 Behind the Walls of Terra (1970) · 6 More Than Fire (1993) · 7 Red Orc's Rage (1991)

Updated September 2026

All 6 World of Tiers books in order

  1. 1.

    The Maker of Universes (1965)

    162 pages

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  2. 2.

    The Gates of Creation (1966)

    174 pages

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  3. 4.

    A Private Cosmos (1968)

    234 pages

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  4. 5.

    Behind the Walls of Terra (1970)

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  5. 6.

    More Than Fire (Mar 1993)

    312 pages

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  6. 7.

    Red Orc's Rage (Sep 1991)

    282 pages

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World of Tiers FAQ

How many World of Tiers books are there?
There are 6 World of Tiers books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the World of Tiers books in?
In publication order, starting with The Maker of Universes (1965): 1 The Maker of Universes (1965) · 2 The Gates of Creation (1966) · 4 A Private Cosmos (1968) · 5 Behind the Walls of Terra (1970) · 6 More Than Fire (1993) · 7 Red Orc's Rage (1991).
What is the first World of Tiers book?
The Maker of Universes (1965).
What is the latest World of Tiers book?
Red Orc's Rage (Sep 1991).
Is the World of Tiers series finished?
There have been no new World of Tiers books since 1991; Philip José Farmer died in 2009.
Did Philip José Farmer write other series?
Yes: Riverworld.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.