Intervention books in order

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

"There are four books in the Intervention series, published between 1987 and 2012."

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

"The first book in the Intervention series is Intervention, published in 1987."

Q: "Where does Intervention fit in Julian May's reading order?"

"Intervention is a bridging novel between the Pliocene Exile saga and the Galactic Milieu Trilogy. It can be read after the Pliocene Exile books or as a standalone, and it sets up the Milieu trilogy by covering the emergence of psychic powers on Earth."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Intervention	1987	Julian May	Buy
2	Surveillance	1987	Julian May	Buy
3	Metaconcert	1987	Julian May	Buy
4	Downfall	2012	Julian May	N/A

Intervention (1987) is a standalone novel by Julian May that connects her two major science fiction series. The book covers the period when psychic powers first emerge on Earth and the initial contact between humanity and the alien Galactic Milieu.

The novel works as both a standalone story and as essential reading for fans moving from the Pliocene Exile saga to the Galactic Milieu Trilogy. It fills in the historical gap between the two series and introduces key families whose descendants appear in the later books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Intervention series?

There are four books in the Intervention series, published between 1987 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Intervention series?

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

Where does Intervention fit in Julian May's reading order?

Intervention is a bridging novel between the Pliocene Exile saga and the Galactic Milieu Trilogy. It can be read after the Pliocene Exile books or as a standalone, and it sets up the Milieu trilogy by covering the emergence of psychic powers on Earth.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order