Galactic Milieu Trilogy books in order

The Galactic Milieu Trilogy by Julian May follows humanity's integration into a galactic community of psychic alien races, connected to the Pliocene Exile saga.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Intervention 1987 Julian May N/A
2 Jack 1991 Julian May N/A
3 Jack the Bodiless 1991 Julian May Buy
4 Diamond Mask 1994 Julian May Buy
5 Magnificat 1995 Julian May Buy

The Galactic Milieu Trilogy (Jack, Diamond Mask, and Magnificat) takes place in the future of the Pliocene Exile universe and follows humanity’s relationship with a community of psychic alien civilizations. The books focus on the Remillard family and their extraordinary mental powers, which make them central figures in Earth’s entry into galactic politics.

The trilogy is connected to both the Pliocene Exile saga and the standalone novel Intervention, which bridges the gap between the two series. May’s vision of a universe where psychic powers are the key to civilizational advancement gives the series its distinctive flavor among galactic-scale science fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Galactic Milieu Trilogy series?

There are five books in the Galactic Milieu Trilogy series, published between 1987 and 1995.

What is the first book in the Galactic Milieu Trilogy series?

The first book in the Galactic Milieu Trilogy series is Intervention, published in 1987.

How does the Galactic Milieu Trilogy relate to Pliocene Exile?

The Galactic Milieu Trilogy takes place in the same universe but in the future, showing the events that led to the creation of the time gate and humanity’s place among the alien Milieu races. Reading Pliocene Exile first is recommended, as the Milieu books contain spoilers for the earlier series.

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