Dennis E. Taylor books

Dennis E. Taylor is a Canadian science fiction author best known for the Bobiverse series, which follows a software engineer turned space-faring AI replicant.

Bobiverse Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
MI, Bob 2016 N/A
We Are Legion 2016 Buy
For We Are Many 2017 Buy
All These Worlds 2017 Buy
Все эти миры 2017 N/A
Heaven’s River 2020 Buy
Небесная река 2020 N/A
Not Till We Are Lost 2024 Buy

Quantum Earth Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Outland 2015 Buy
Earthside 2023 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Change of Plans 2020 Buy
Feedback 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Singularity Trap 2018 Buy
Roadkill 2022 Buy
Flybot 2025 Buy

Dennis E. Taylor worked in the software industry for over thirty years before turning to writing fiction full time. His background in programming and engineering shows up clearly in his books, where technical concepts drive the plot without drowning readers in jargon.

His breakout work, the Bobiverse series, won over a huge audience in both print and audiobook formats, with narrator Ray Porter becoming closely associated with the franchise. Taylor has said he writes the kind of books he wants to read — stories that mix hard science with dry humor and big-picture questions about consciousness and identity.

Outside the Bobiverse, Taylor has written standalone novels like The Singularity Trap and Roadkill, each exploring different corners of speculative fiction while keeping his signature blend of wit and scientific curiosity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dennis E. Taylor written?

Dennis E. Taylor has written fifteen books across four series.

What was Dennis E. Taylor's first book?

Dennis E. Taylor’s first book is Outland, published in 2015.

What is the Bobiverse series about?

The Bobiverse series follows Bob Johansson, a software engineer who wakes up as an AI tasked with building self-replicating space probes. As Bob copies himself to explore the galaxy, each “Bob” develops a distinct personality while dealing with alien threats, dying civilizations, and the challenge of finding humanity a new home.

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