A Time Odyssey books in order

A Time Odyssey is a three-book series by Stephen Baxter and Arthur C. Clarke, set in a universe where mysterious entities called the Firstborn manipulate time and space to shape the course of human history. It works as a spiritual sequel to Clarke's Space Odyssey series, though readers can approach it independently.
Series · Hard Science Fiction · Space Opera · Science Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Oko času 2003 Stephen Baxter N/A
2 Time’s Eye 2003 Stephen Baxter Buy
3 Sunstorm 2005 Stephen Baxter Buy
4 Firstborn 2007 Stephen Baxter Buy

The series begins when a soldier from the Macedonian wars of Alexander the Great finds himself transported to a fractured Earth where different eras of history exist side by side. From there, Baxter and Clarke expand the scope to include solar catastrophe and humanity’s struggle to survive against forces that operate on a cosmic scale.

Clarke brought the philosophical sweep and the sense of vast, alien intelligence that defined his Space Odyssey work. Baxter brought the hard physics and the attention to real science. Together the books have a quality that neither author produced alone, mixing big ideas with human-scale characters caught in events they can barely comprehend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the A Time Odyssey series?

There are four books in the A Time Odyssey series, published between 2003 and 2007.

What is the first book in the A Time Odyssey series?

The first book in the A Time Odyssey series is Oko času, published in 2003.

Do I need to read Clarke's Space Odyssey series first?

No, A Time Odyssey stands on its own. It shares thematic DNA with the Space Odyssey books but has its own characters, setting, and story.

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