Ben Bova

Ben Bova

Ben Bova was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on November 8th, 1932 and passed away at the age of 88 on November 29th, 2020.

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Ben Bova Stats: The highest rated book by Ben Bova on Book Notification is Mars, the 2nd novel in The Grand Tour series.

The most read book by Ben Bova on Book Notification is Mars, the 2nd novel in The Grand Tour series. The second most read book is New Earth (The Grand Tour #14).

Below is a complete list of Ben Bova books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Ben Bova is The Grand Tour Series.

List of Billionaire's Club Books in Publication Order

Explores reaching Mars through private space ventures, bypassing slow government programs and budget limitations.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.5
Mars, Inc.
2013
Go

List of Exiles Books in Publication Order

Follows humans struggling to survive in outer space after being exiled from Earth for breaking the law.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Exiled from Earth
1971
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2
6
Flight of Exiles
1972
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3
8
End of Exile
1975
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List of Jake Ross Books in Publication Order

Follows an astrophysicist involved in political and space adventures while trying to bring new energy solutions.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Power Play
2012
Go
2
7.3
Power Surge
2015
Go
3
8
Power Failure
2018
Go
4
Power Challenges
2021
Go

List of Kinsman Books in Publication Order

Charts a space pilot's journey in space politics and military conflicts.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Millennium
1976
Go
2
Kinsman
1979
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List of Kinsman Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Kinsman
1979
Go
2
Millennium
1976
Go

List of Moonbase Saga Books in Publication Order

Science fiction about humans living and working on a base on the Moon, dealing with challenges and adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Moonrise
1996
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2
7
Moonwar
1997
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List of Orion Books in Publication Order

A time-traveling hero battles evil forces across history to save Earth’s future.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Orion
1984
Go
2
4
Vengeance of Orion
1988
Go
3
6
Orion In The Dying Time
1990
Go
4
6
Orion and the Conqueror
1994
Go
5
6
Orion Among the Stars
1995
Go
6
6
Orion and King Arthur
2011
Go

List of Outer Planets Books in Publication Order

Explores human exploration and discovery of the distant planets in our solar system, blending science and adventure.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Uranus
2020
Go
2
6
Neptune
2021
Go

List of Sam Gunn Books in Publication Order

Follows the adventures of a charming space entrepreneur who faces challenges and explores new frontiers in space.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Sam Gunn Unlimited
1992
Go
2
Sam Gunn Forever
1998
Go
3
The Sam Gunn Omnibus: New Stories
2007
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4
Sam Gunn Jr.
2022
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List of Star Quest Trilogy Books in Publication Order

Features human exploration and conflicts in space, focusing on adventure and discovery.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Death Wave
2015
Go
2
8
Apes and Angels
2016
Go
3
6
Survival
2017
Go

List of The Asteroid Wars Books in Publication Order

Features space companies fighting for control of valuable asteroids in the future.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Precipice
2001
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2
8
The Rock Rats
2002
Go
3
8
The Silent War
2004
Go
4
8
Aftermath
2007
Go

List of The Grand Tour Books in Publication Order

Science-fiction exploring human space exploration and colonization of the solar system.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Privateers
1985
Go
2
8.5
Mars
1992
Go
3
6
Empire Builders
1993
Go
4
7
Moonrise
1996
Go
5
7
Moonwar
1997
Go
6
6
Return to Mars
1999
Go
7
5
Venus
2000
Go
8
7
Jupiter
2000
Go
9
6
The Precipice
2001
Go
10
8
The Rock Rats
2002
Go
11
8
Saturn
2003
Go
12
6
Tales of the Grand Tour
2004
Go
13
8
The Silent War
2004
Go
14
6
Mercury
2005
Go
15
7.3
Powersat
2005
Go
16
4
Titan
2006
Go
17
8
Aftermath
2007
Go
18
6
Mars Life
2008
Go
19
8
The Return
2009
Go
20
6
Leviathans of Jupiter
2011
Go
21
6.5
Farside
2013
Go
22
9
New Earth
2013
Go
23
9
Death Wave
2015
Go
24
6
Earth
2019
Go
25
6
Uranus
2020
Go
26
6
Neptune
2021
Go
27
Pluto (With: Les Johnson)
2025
Go

List of The Grand Tour Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Powersat
2005
Go
2
8
Privateers
1985
Go
3
6
Empire Builders
1993
Go
4
8.5
Mars
1992
Go
5
7
Moonrise
1996
Go
6
7
Moonwar
1997
Go
7
6
Return to Mars
1999
Go
8
6
The Precipice
2001
Go
9
7
Jupiter
2000
Go
10
8
The Rock Rats
2002
Go
11
8
The Silent War
2004
Go
12
8
Aftermath
2007
Go
13
8
Saturn
2003
Go
14
6
Leviathans of Jupiter
2011
Go
15
4
Titan
2006
Go
16
6
Mercury
2005
Go
17
6
Mars Life
2008
Go
18
5
Venus
2000
Go
19
8
The Return
2009
Go
20
6.5
Farside
2013
Go
21
9
New Earth
2013
Go
22
9
Death Wave
2015
Go
23
6
Earth
2019
Go
24
6
Uranus
2020
Go
25
6
Neptune
2021
Go
26
6
Tales of the Grand Tour
2004
Go
27
Pluto (With: Les Johnson)
2025
Go

List of To Save the Sun Books in Publication Order (with A.J. Austin)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
To Fear the Light (With: A.J. Austin)
2011
Go

List of Voyagers Books in Publication Order

Humans discover and explore alien life, highlighting space travel and the quest for knowledge.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Voyagers
1981
Go
2
6
The Alien Within
1986
Go
3
8
Star Brothers
1990
Go
4
8
The Return
2009
Go

List of Watchmen/The Others Books in Publication Order

Sci-fi about humans encountering mysterious beings while exploring space.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Star Conquerors
1959
Go
2
Star Watchman
1964
Go
3
7
The Dueling Machine
1969
Go

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel, Faint Echoes, Distant Stars, and The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Milky Way Galaxy
1961
Go
2
Giants of the Animal World
1962
Go
3
Reptiles Since the World Began
1964
Go
4
The Uses of Space
1965
Go
5
Planets, Life & Lgm
1970
Go
6
In Quest of Quasars
1971
Go
7
The Amazing Laser
1971
Go
8
Man Changes the Weather
1973
Go
9
The Weather Changes Man
1973
Go
10
The New Astronomies
1973
Go
11
Starflight and Other Improbabilities
1973
Go
12
The Fourth State of Matter
1974
Go
13
Analog Science Fact Reader
1974
Go
14
Workshops in Space
1974
Go
15
Through Eyes of Wonder
1975
Go
16
Notes to a Science Fiction Writer
1975
Go
17
Science--Who Needs It?
1975
Go
18
Closeup, New Worlds
1977
Go
19
Viewpoint
1977
Go
20
The Seeds of Tomorrow
1977
Go
21
High Road
1981
Go
22
Vision of the Future
1982
Go
23
Assured Survival
1984
Go
24
Star Peace
1986
Go
25
Welcome to Moon Base
1987
Go
26
Interactions
1988
Go
27
The Beauty of Light (With: Vonda N. McIntyre)
1988
Go
28
Immortality
1990
Go
29
First Contact
1990
Go
30
Are We Alone In The Cosmos? The Guide To The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence
1992
Go
31
The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells
1994
Go
32
9.3
Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel (With: Anthony R. Lewis)
1997
Go
33
Are We Alone in the Cosmos? (With: Byron Preiss)
1999
Go
34
The Story of Light
2001
Go
35
The Living Universe
2002
Go
36
6
Faint Echoes, Distant Stars
2004
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Space Station Down, City Of Darkness, and Transhuman.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Weather-Makers
1967
Go
2
Out of the Sun
1968
Go
3
Escape!
1970
Go
4
THX 1138 (With: George Lucas)
1971
Go
5
As On A Darkling Plain
1972
Go
6
6
The Winds of Altair
1973
Go
7
When the Sky Burned
1973
Go
8
6
Gremlins Go Home (With: Gordon R. Dickson)
1974
Go
9
6
The Starcrossed
1975
Go
10
8
City Of Darkness
1976
Go
11
6
Multiple Man
1976
Go
12
6
Colony
1978
Go
13
6
Test of Fire
1982
Go
14
7
The Peacekeepers
1988
Go
15
Cyberbooks
1989
Go
16
4
The Trikon Deception (With: William R. Pogue)
1992
Go
17
Triumph
1993
Go
18
Death Dream
1994
Go
19
Brothers
1995
Go
20
6
The Green Trap
2006
Go
21
6
The Immortality Factor
2009
Go
22
6
Able One
2010
Go
23
6
The Hittite
2010
Go
24
6
Transhuman
2014
Go
25
6
Rescue Mode (With: Les Johnson)
2014
Go
26
6
Space Station Down
2020
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The System
1968
Go
2
The Next Logical Step
2010
Go
3
Answer, Please Answer (With: John Betancourt)
2023
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are My Favorites, New Frontiers, and Future Crime.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Forward In Time
1973
Go
2
Maxwell's Demons
1978
Go
3
6
Escape Plus
1984
Go
4
The Astral Mirror
1985
Go
5
Prometheans
1986
Go
6
Battle Station
1990
Go
7
6
Future Crime
1990
Go
8
Challenges
1993
Go
9
The Future Quartet: Earth in the Year 2042
1994
Go
10
Twice Seven
1998
Go
11
The Towers of Titan and Other Stories
2010
Go
12
6
New Frontiers
2014
Go
13
Mercury and Prometheans
2015
Go
14
10
The Best of Bova
2016
Go
15
The Best of Bova, Volume II
2016
Go
16
The Best of Bova, Volume III
2017
Go
17
My Favorites
2020
Go

List of Science Fiction Writing Books in Publication Order

Provides writer's guides to a variety of science-fiction concepts and the real science behind them.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Aliens and Alien Societies ( By: Stanley Schmidt)
1996
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2
Time Travel (By: Paul J. Nahin)
1997
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3
9.3
Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel (With: Anthony R. Lewis)
1997
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List of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books in Publication Order

A showcase of sci-fi and fantasy writers, chosen by contests founded by sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
1985
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2
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2
1986
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3
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3
1987
Go
4
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4
1988
Go
5
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5
1989
Go
6
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6
1990
Go
7
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7
1991
Go
8
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8
1992
Go
9
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 9
1993
Go
10
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10
1994
Go
11
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11
1995
Go
12
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12
1996
Go
13
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13
1997
Go
14
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14
1998
Go
15
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15
1999
Go
16
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16
2000
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17
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17
2001
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18
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18
2002
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19
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19
2002
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20
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20
2004
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21
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21
2005
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22
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22
2006
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23
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23
2007
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24
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24
2008
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25
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25
2009
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26
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26
2010
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27
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27
2011
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28
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28
2012
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29
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29
2013
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30
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30
2014
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31
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31
2015
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32
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32
2016
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33
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33
2017
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34
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34
2018
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35
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35
2019
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36
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36
2020
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37
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37
2021
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38
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38
2022
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39
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39
2023
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40
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40
2024
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41
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41
2025
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List of Ben Bova Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Best of Science Fiction: No. 10
1964
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2
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1968
1968
Go
3
Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact, July 1971
1971
Go
4
The Many Worlds of Science Fiction
1971
Go
5
Science Fiction Hall Of Fame: The Novellas Book 2
1973
Go
6
7.3
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume II A
1973
Go
7
8
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume IIB
1973
Go
8
Analog 9
1973
Go
9
Cosmic Laughter; Science Fiction for the Fun of It
1974
Go
10
Science Fiction Hall of Fame: The Novellas Book 1
1975
Go
11
Science Fiction Today and Tomorrow: A Discursive Symposium
1975
Go
12
6
Analog Annual
1976
Go
13
Aliens: 3 Novellas
1977
Go
14
Aliens
1977
Go
15
Study War No More
1977
Go
16
Weird Heroes Volume 6
1977
Go
17
Analog Yearbook
1978
Go
18
Novella 3
1978
Go
19
Rod Serling's Other Worlds
1978
Go
20
Destinies: The Paperback Magazine of Science Fiction and Speculative Fact
1979
Go
21
6
The Best of Omni Science Fiction
1980
Go
22
Alien Encounters
1982
Go
23
Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor
1982
Go
24
Analog: Writers' Choice Volume II
1984
Go
25
The Best of the Nebulas
1989
Go
26
Power
1991
Go
27
6
The Williamson Effect
1996
Go
28
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, February 1997
1997
Go
29
Are We Alone in the Cosmos?
1999
Go
30
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 2001
2001
Go
31
The Best Of Analog
2002
Go
32
The Hard SF Renaissance
2003
Go
33
Analog, January/February 2005
2005
Go
34
Nebula Awards Showcase 2007
2007
Go
35
Nebula Awards 42 (2008)
2008
Go
36
Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 2
2010
Go
37
Going Interstellar
2012
Go
38
Science Fiction Gems, Volume Four, Jack Sharkey and Others
2012
Go
39
The Callahan Kids
2012
Go
40
Writers for Relief
2013
Go
41
10
Carbide Tipped Pens
2014
Go
42
Science Fiction Gems, Volume 9
2015
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43
Visions of the Future
2015
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Ben Bova

Ben Bova (Benjamin William Bova) was born on November 8th, 1932. Ben passed away November 29th, 2020 at 88 years old. Ben Bova was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Bova attended State University of New York at Albany where he received an M.A. Communications and California Coast University where he received a Doctor of Education Degree.

Ben Bova is known for writing in the Non-Fiction and Science Fiction genres.

Ben Bova has written 36 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1961 with the book The Milky Way Galaxy. The most recently released was Faint Echoes, Distant Stars which was released in 2004.

Ben Bova also wrote The Grand Tour series which has 27 books including Privateers and Mars.

Ben Bova: Awards & Accolades

Ben Bova won the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2005.

Bova's book, City Of Darkness won the Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 1999.

Bova's book, Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Related Work, in 1998.

Related Authors

Fans of Ben Bova also enjoy these authors:

  1. Arthur C. Clarke, author of the Space Odyssey Series.
  2. Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation Series.
  3. David Brin, author of the Uplift Saga Series.
  4. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  5. Alastair Reynolds, author of the Revelation Space Series.
  6. John Varley, author of the Gaea Trilogy Series.
  7. Becky Chambers, author of the Wayfarers Series.
  8. Neal Stephenson, author of: Snow Crash.
  9. Liu Cixin, author of The Three-Body Problem Series.
  10. Aldous Huxley, author of: Brave New World.

Ben Bova: F.A.Q

When was Ben Bova Born?

Ben Bova was born on November 8th, 1932.

When did Ben Bova die?

Ben Bova died on November 29th, 2020 at 88 years old.

Where was Ben Bova Born?

Ben Bova was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

What awards has Ben Bova won?

Ben Bova has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation Awards (2005).

What book awards has Ben Bova won?

Bova's book, City Of Darkness won the award Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 1999.

What was the first book Ben Bova wrote?

The first book written by Ben Bova was The Star Conquerors, published in 1959.

What was the most recent book Ben Bova wrote?

His most recently released work was Pluto on November 4th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Ben Bova?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ben Bova book is Mars. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Mars (8.5)
  2. New Earth (9)
  3. Powersat (7.25)
  4. The Alien Within (6)
  5. The Dueling Machine (7)

What genres does Ben Bova Write?

Ben Bova primarily writes in the Non-Fiction and Science Fiction genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Space Opera, Dystopian / Utopian Science Fiction, and Time Travel Sci-Fi.

How many books has Ben Bova written?

Ben Bova has written 138 books across 21 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 1 book in the Billionaire's Club Series
  • 3 books in the Exiles Series
  • 4 books in the Jake Ross Series
  • 2 books in the Kinsman Series
  • 2 books in the Moonbase Saga Series
  • 6 books in the Orion Series
  • 2 books in the Outer Planets Series
  • 4 books in the Sam Gunn Series
  • 3 books in the Star Quest Trilogy Series
  • 4 books in The Asteroid Wars Series
  • 27 books in The Grand Tour Series
  • 1 book in the To Save the Sun Series
  • 4 books in the Voyagers Series
  • 3 books in the Watchmen/The Others Series
  • 35 Non-Fiction
  • 26 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 17 Short Story Collections
  • 1 book in the Science Fiction Writing Series
  • 1 book in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series

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