Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Weight | 1995 | Allen M. Steele | Buy |
| 2 | Sex and Violence in Zero-G | 1999 | Allen M. Steele | Buy |
Allen M. Steele’s Near-Space short fiction includes two works that expand the universe he built in his novels. The Weight from 1995 and Sex and Violence in Zero-G from 1999 both take place in the same near-future setting of orbital habitats and space infrastructure.
These shorter pieces give Steele room to explore aspects of the Near-Space world that a novel-length story might not accommodate. The short fiction format suits his interest in everyday life in space, capturing specific moments and characters within the broader setting.