Walter Jon Williams

Walter Jon Williams

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Sleeper Straddle (Wild Cards, #45) was the most recently released book by Walter Jon Williams, on February 6th, 2024.

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Walter Jon Williams Stats: The highest rated book by Walter Jon Williams on Book Notification is Sleeper Straddle, the 45th novel in the Wild Cards series. The second-highest rated book is Destiny's Way (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order #21).

The most read book by Walter Jon Williams on Book Notification is Destiny's Way, the 21st novel in the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series. The second most read book is Ylesia (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order #12).

Below is a complete list of Walter Jon Williams books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Walter Jon Williams is the Dread Empire's Fall Series.

List of Dagmar Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
This is Not a Game
2009
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2
Deep State
2011
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3
The Fourth Wall
2012
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4
Diamonds from Tequila
2017
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List of Dread Empire's Fall Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Praxis
2002
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2
6
The Sundering
2003
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3
6
Conventions of War
2005
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4
Investments
2012
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5
Impersonations
2016
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6
The Accidental War
2018
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7
Investments plus The Stickpin
2018
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8
Fleet Elements
2020
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9
Imperium Restored
2022
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List of Hardwired Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hardwired
1986
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2
Voice of the Whirlwind ( By: Luis Royo)
1987
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3
Solip
1989
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List of Maijstral Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Crown Jewels
1987
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2
House of Shards
1988
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3
Ten Points for Style
1995
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4
Rock of Ages
1995
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List of Metropolitan Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Metropolitan
1995
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2
City on Fire
1997
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List of Privateers & Gentlemen Books in Publication Order (as Jon Williams)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Privateer
1981
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2
To Glory Arise
1981
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3
The Tern Schooner
1981
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4
The Yankee
1981
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5
Brig of War
1981
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6
The Raider
1981
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7
The Macedonian
1984
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8
Cat Island
1984
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List of Quillifer Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Quillifer
2017
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2
Quillifer the Knight
2019
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3
Lord Quillifer
2022
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List of Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Vector Prime ( By: R.A. Salvatore)
1999
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2
9
Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught ( By: Michael A. Stackpole)
1999
Go
3
8
Dark Tide, Book II: Ruin ( By: Michael A. Stackpole)
2000
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4
6
Agents of Chaos, Book I: Hero's Trial (By: James Luceno)
2000
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5
6
Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (By: James Luceno)
2000
Go
6
8
Balance Point (By: Kathy Tyers, Michael Cumpsty)
2000
Go
7
Dark Tide Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
2000
Go
8
6
Recovery - Short Story (By: Troy Denning)
2001
Go
9
9
Edge of Victory, Book I : Conquest (By: Greg Keyes)
2001
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10
8
Edge of Victory, Book II: Rebirth (By: Greg Keyes)
2001
Go
11
10
Star by Star ( By: Troy Denning)
2001
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12
6
Ylesia
2002
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13
8
Dark Journey (By: Elaine Cunningham)
2002
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14
The Apprentice ( By: Elaine Cunningham)
2002
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15
Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (By: Aaron Allston)
2002
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16
10
Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)
2002
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17
10
Traitor (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)
2002
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18
9
Destiny's Way
2002
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19
Emissary of the Void ( By: Greg Keyes)
2002
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20
6
Force Heretic, Book I: Remnant (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
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21
Force Heretic, Book II: Refugee (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
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22
6
Force Heretic, Book III: Reunion (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
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23
10
The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)
2003
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24
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)
2003
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25
8
The Unifying Force (By: James Luceno)
2003
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26
Boba Fett: A Practical Man (By: Karen Traviss)
2006
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27
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - Enemy Lines II Rebel Stand ( By: Aaron Allston)
2012
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List of Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Vector Prime ( By: R.A. Salvatore)
1999
Go
2
Boba Fett: A Practical Man (By: Karen Traviss)
2006
Go
3
9
Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught ( By: Michael A. Stackpole)
1999
Go
4
8
Dark Tide, Book II: Ruin ( By: Michael A. Stackpole)
2000
Go
5
6
Agents of Chaos, Book I: Hero's Trial (By: James Luceno)
2000
Go
6
6
Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (By: James Luceno)
2000
Go
7
8
Balance Point (By: Kathy Tyers, Michael Cumpsty)
2000
Go
8
6
Recovery - Short Story (By: Troy Denning)
2001
Go
9
9
Edge of Victory, Book I : Conquest (By: Greg Keyes)
2001
Go
10
8
Edge of Victory, Book II: Rebirth (By: Greg Keyes)
2001
Go
11
Emissary of the Void ( By: Greg Keyes)
2002
Go
12
10
Star by Star ( By: Troy Denning)
2001
Go
13
8
Dark Journey (By: Elaine Cunningham)
2002
Go
14
The Apprentice ( By: Elaine Cunningham)
2002
Go
15
Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (By: Aaron Allston)
2002
Go
16
10
Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)
2002
Go
17
10
Traitor (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)
2002
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18
9
Destiny's Way
2002
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19
6
Ylesia
2002
Go
20
6
Force Heretic, Book I: Remnant (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
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21
Force Heretic, Book II: Refugee (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
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22
6
Force Heretic, Book III: Reunion (By: Sean Williams, Shane Dix)
2003
Go
23
10
The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)
2003
Go
24
8
The Unifying Force (By: James Luceno)
2003
Go
26
Dark Tide Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
2000
Go
27
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)
2003
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28
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - Enemy Lines II Rebel Stand ( By: Aaron Allston)
2012
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List of Wild Cards Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Wild Cards (By: George R.R. Martin)
1986
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2
7
Aces High (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1987
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3
7
Jokers Wild (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1987
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4
Aces Abroad (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1988
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5
10
Down and Dirty (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1988
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6
Ace in the Hole ( By: George R.R. Martin)
1990
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7
10
Dead Man's Hand ( By: George R.R. Martin)
1990
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8
One-Eyed Jacks (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1991
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9
Jokertown Shuffle (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1991
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10
Double Solitaire (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
1992
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11
Dealer's Choice ( By: George R.R. Martin)
1992
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12
Turn of the Cards (By: George R.R. Martin, Victor Milán)
1993
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13
Deuces Down (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2002
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14
Death Draws Five (By: George R.R. Martin, John J. Miller)
2006
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15
Busted Flush (By: George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Caroline Spector)
2008
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16
Inside Straight (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2008
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17
Suicide Kings (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2009
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18
10
Ghost Girl Takes Manhattan ( By: Carrie Vaughn)
2010
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19
Fort Freak (By: George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, David Anthony Durham)
2011
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20
10
The Button Man and the Murder Tree (By: Cherie Priest)
2013
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21
10
The Elephant in the Room (By: George R.R. Martin, Paul Cornell)
2013
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22
Lowball (By: George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, David Anthony Durham)
2014
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23
10
Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (By: Carrie Vaughn)
2014
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24
Prompt. Professional. Pop!
2014
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25
Discards (By: David D. Levine)
2016
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26
10
High Stakes (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2016
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27
9
The Thing about Growing Up in Jokertown ( By: George R.R. Martin)
2016
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28
10
The Atonement Tango (By: Stephen Leigh)
2017
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29
When the Devil Drives (By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2017
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30
Evernight (By: Victor Milán)
2018
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31
The Flight of Morpho Girl (By: George R.R. Martin, Caroline Spector)
2018
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32
10
Knaves Over Queens (By: George R.R. Martin)
2018
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33
10
Long is the Way ( By: George R.R. Martin)
2019
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34
10
The City That Never Sleeps (By: Walton Simons)
2019
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35
10
Naked, Stoned, and Stabbed (By: Bradley Denton)
2019
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36
Wild Cards X: Double Solitaire ( By: Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2019
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37
American Hero (By: George R.R. Martin)
2020
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38
Three Kings (By: George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass)
2020
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39
Ripple Effects (By: Laura J. Mixon)
2021
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40
Joker Moon (By: George R.R. Martin)
2021
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41
10
Skin Deep (By: Alan Brennert)
2021
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42
Hearts of Stone (By: Emma Newman)
2022
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43
Grow (By: Carrie Vaughn)
2022
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44
Full House (By: George R.R. Martin)
2022
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45
Pairing Up (By: George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, David Anthony Durham, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Gwenda Bond, Marko Kloos, Christopher Rowe, Bradley Denton, Peter Newman)
2023
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46
10
Sleeper Straddle (With: Carrie Vaughn, Stephen Leigh, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Cherie Priest, Christopher Rowe, Max Gladstone)
2024
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ambassador of Progress
1984
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2
Knight Moves
1985
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3
6
Angel Station
1989
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4
Days of Atonement
1991
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5
Aristoi
1992
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6
Wall, Stone, Craft
1993
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7
6
The Rift
1999
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8
Implied Spaces
2008
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Video Star
1986
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2
Wolf Time
1987
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3
Dinosaurs
1987
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4
Prayers on the Wind
1991
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5
Daddy's World
1999
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6
The Last Ride of German Freddie
2002
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7
The Green Leopard Plague
2003
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8
The Tang Dynasty Underwater Pyramid
2004
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9
The Boolean Gate
2012
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10
No Spot of Ground
2014
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11
Surfacing
2014
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List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Facets
1990
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2
Frankensteins and Foreign Devils
1998
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3
The Green Leopard Plague and Other Stories
2010
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List of Flash in a Flash Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Baby Shoes (With: Joe R. Lansdale, Jason Brick, Dani J. Caile, Wes Choc, Katherine Valdez, Linda Needham)
2015
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2
Flash! (By: Jason Brick, Dani J. Caile, David E. Sharp, Michelle Simkins)
2017
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3
Itty Bitty Writing Space (By: Jason Brick, Dani J. Caile, Peter J. Foote, Christine Hanolsy, Terri Clifton, Jean Harkin)
2019
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4
Worth 1,000 Words (By: Jason Brick, Dani Caile)
2020
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List of Walter Jon Williams Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, April 1986
1986
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2
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, November 1989
1989
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3
Epic: An Anthology, Book One
1992
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4
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Eleventh Annual Collection
1993
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5
The Furthest Horizon
2000
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6
Nebula Awards 34 (2000)
2000
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7
Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October/November 2000
2000
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8
Worlds that Weren't
2002
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9
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16
2003
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10
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition
2004
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11
The Best of the Best: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Novels
2005
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12
Escape from Earth
2006
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13
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition
2007
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14
The Best of the Best, Vol 2
2007
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15
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection
2007
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16
Rewired
2007
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17
Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance
2009
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18
The Mammoth Book of SF Wars
2012
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19
The Year's Top Short SF Novels 3
2013
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20
7
Dead Man's Hand
2014
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21
7.6
Rogues
2014
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22
Lightspeed Magazine, July 2016
2016
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23
The Book of Swords: Part 1
2017
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24
Pairing Up
2023
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25
George R. R. Martin Presents Wild Cards: Sleeper Straddle in Stories
2024
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26
Bullet Points 9
2025
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Walter Jon Williams

Walter Jon Williams was born on October 28th, 1953 and is currently 71 years old. Walter Jon Williams was born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA.

Walter Jon Williams is the author of the Walter Jon Williams Short Stories/Novellas series which currently consists of 11 novels. The Walter Jon Williams Short Stories/Novellas series started in 1986 with the novel Video Star. The most recently released novel in the Walter Jon Williams Short Stories/Novellas series was Surfacing which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming novels for the Walter Jon Williams Short Stories/Novellas series.

Walter Jon Williams has also written the Dread Empire's Fall series which has 9 books including The Praxis and The Sundering.

Walter Jon Williams: Awards & Accolades

The following novels by Walter Jon Williams were nominated for these awards:

  • Knight Moves: Philip K. Dick Award, Best Science Fiction Book (1985).
  • Dinosaurs: Hugo Award, Best Novelette (1988).
  • Surfacing: Hugo Award, Best Novella (1989).
  • Wall, Stone, Craft: Hugo Award, Best Novella (1994). World Fantasy Award, Novella (1994).
  • City on Fire: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1998).
  • The Green Leopard Plague: Hugo Award, Best Novella (2004).
  • Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2010). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2010).
  • Rogues: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2015).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Walter Jon Williams are:

  1. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  2. John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
  3. Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation Series.
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
  5. Andy Weir, author of the novel: Project Hail Mary.

Walter Jon Williams: F.A.Q

When was Walter Jon Williams Born? How old is Walter Jon Williams?

Walter Jon Williams was born on October 28th, 1953. Walter Jon Williams is currently 71 years old.

Where was Walter Jon Williams Born?

Walter Jon Williams was born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA and is American.

What was the first book Walter Jon Williams wrote?

The first book written by Walter Jon Williams was The Privateer, published in 1981.

What was the most recent book Walter Jon Williams wrote?

His most recently released work was Sleeper Straddle on February 6th, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Walter Jon Williams?

Walter Jon Williams does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Walter Jon Williams written?

Walter Jon Williams has written 59 books across 14 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Dagmar Series
  • 9 books in the Dread Empire's Fall Series
  • 2 books in the Hardwired Series
  • 4 books in the Maijstral Series
  • 2 books in the Metropolitan Series
  • 8 books in the Privateers & Gentlemen Series
  • 3 books in the Quillifer Series
  • 2 books in the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series
  • 2 books in the Wild Cards Series
  • 8 Standalone Novels
  • 11 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 Collections
  • 1 book in the Flash in a Flash Series

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