Cradle of Saturn books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Cradle of Saturn series?"

"There are two books in the Cradle of Saturn series, published between 1999 and 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the Cradle of Saturn series?"

"The first book in the Cradle of Saturn series is Cradle of Saturn, published in 1999."

Q: "What happens in the Cradle of Saturn series?"

"In Cradle of Saturn (1999), a group of scientists who hold an unconventional theory about planetary formation are proven right when a large body is ejected from Jupiter and threatens Earth. Most of the scientific establishment had dismissed their warnings. The sequel, The Anguished Dawn (2003), takes place after the catastrophe, as survivors on Earth and a colony on Saturn's moon Titan try to rebuild civilization."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Cradle of Saturn	1999	James P. Hogan	Buy
2	The Anguished Dawn	2003	James P. Hogan	Buy

Cradle of Saturn (1999) follows a group of heterodox scientists who believe that the solar system is younger and more violent than mainstream science accepts. When a proto-planet is expelled from Jupiter and heads toward Earth, their theories are suddenly relevant, but the political and scientific establishments have spent years dismissing them. The novel focuses on the scramble to respond to the threat and the scientists’ attempts to be heard.

The Anguished Dawn (2003) is set in the aftermath of the disaster, with Earth devastated and a colony on Titan serving as one of humanity’s last outposts. The survivors must deal with the practical problems of rebuilding while also confronting the social and political tensions that come with starting over. Hogan used both novels to argue against scientific orthodoxy and in favor of open-minded inquiry, themes that ran through much of his work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cradle of Saturn series?

There are two books in the Cradle of Saturn series, published between 1999 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Cradle of Saturn series?

The first book in the Cradle of Saturn series is Cradle of Saturn, published in 1999.

What happens in the Cradle of Saturn series?

In Cradle of Saturn (1999), a group of scientists who hold an unconventional theory about planetary formation are proven right when a large body is ejected from Jupiter and threatens Earth. Most of the scientific establishment had dismissed their warnings. The sequel, The Anguished Dawn (2003), takes place after the catastrophe, as survivors on Earth and a colony on Saturn’s moon Titan try to rebuild civilization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order