Earthsearch books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Earthsearch series?"

"There are three books in the Earthsearch series, published between 1981 and 1994."

Q: "What is the first book in the Earthsearch series?"

"The first book in the Earthsearch series is Mindwarp, published in 1994."

Q: "Was the Earthsearch series originally a radio show?"

"Yes, Earthsearch originated as a BBC Radio 4 serial in 1981, with a sequel Death Ship following in 1982. The novelization Mindwarp was published in 1994."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Mindwarp	1994	James Follett	Buy
2	Earthsearch	1981	James Follett	Buy
3	Death Ship	1982	James Follett	Buy

The Earthsearch series began as one of the BBC’s most ambitious science fiction radio dramas. Set aboard a generation starship, the story follows crew members searching for a new home for humanity while contending with the ship’s manipulative computers.

The radio serials Earthsearch (1981) and Death Ship (1982) gained a devoted audience, and the novelization Mindwarp brought the story to print in 1994. The series blends classic space exploration themes with questions about artificial intelligence and human survival far from Earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Earthsearch series?

There are three books in the Earthsearch series, published between 1981 and 1994.

What is the first book in the Earthsearch series?

The first book in the Earthsearch series is Mindwarp, published in 1994.

Was the Earthsearch series originally a radio show?

Yes, Earthsearch originated as a BBC Radio 4 serial in 1981, with a sequel Death Ship following in 1982. The novelization Mindwarp was published in 1994.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order