Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Orbit 12 |
1973 |
Buy |
| Science Fiction Discoveries |
1976 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| I, Zombie |
1982 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Star Rider |
1974 |
Buy |
| Mister Justice |
1975 |
Buy |
| A Billion Days of Earth |
1976 |
Buy |
| Earthchild |
1977 |
Buy |
| Spaceling |
1978 |
Buy |
| The Spinner |
1980 |
Buy |
| The Fluger |
1980 |
Buy |
| Doomtime |
1981 |
Buy |
| Blood County |
1981 |
Buy |
| Earth in Twilight |
1981 |
Buy |
| The Dimensioneers |
1982 |
Buy |
| The Deadly Sky |
1983 |
Buy |
Doris Piserchia published twelve standalone science fiction novels between 1974 and 1983, along with short fiction in anthology collections. Her work came out of the New Wave science fiction movement of the 1970s, and it shows in the experimental, sometimes surreal quality of her storytelling. Books like Star Rider, A Billion Days of Earth, and Earthchild take familiar SF concepts and push them in unexpected directions.
Piserchia’s novels have never been widely reprinted, which makes them something of a hidden treasure for readers who enjoy 1970s science fiction. Her writing is fast, strange, and unafraid to leave loose ends in favor of big ideas. While she never achieved the fame of her contemporaries, her work has a loyal following among readers who value originality over polish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Doris Piserchia written?
Doris Piserchia has written fifteen books across three series.
What was Doris Piserchia's first book?
Doris Piserchia’s first book is Orbit 12, published in 1973.
What type of science fiction did Doris Piserchia write?
Doris Piserchia wrote wildly imaginative science fiction that often featured unusual premises and far-future settings. Her novels are known for their fast pacing, strange worlds, and willingness to take risks with plot and structure.