Philip José Farmer Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Short stories and novellas by Philip Jose Farmer, collecting shorter fiction published across his long career.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Queen of the Deep 1954 Philip José Farmer Buy
2 The Black Tower 1988 Philip José Farmer N/A
3 How Deep the Grooves 1963 Philip José Farmer Buy
4 The Dark Abyss 1989 Philip José Farmer N/A
5 The Valley of Thunder 1989 Philip José Farmer N/A
6 Heel & The Wounded 2009 Philip José Farmer Buy
7 The Lake of Fire 1989 Philip José Farmer N/A
8 Rastignac the Devil 2021 Philip José Farmer Buy
9 The Hidden City 1990 Philip José Farmer N/A
10 The Final Battle 1990 Philip José Farmer N/A

Philip Jose Farmer’s short stories and novellas were a vital part of his output. The ten entries in this collection range from the 1950s to posthumous publications, covering science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Farmer was comfortable at every length, and some of his most important work appeared first as novellas or novelettes.

The shorter works cover his full range of interests, from pulp adventure to philosophical speculation. Titles like Rastignac the Devil and Queen of the Deep show Farmer working in compressed form, delivering the same mix of big ideas and vivid action that characterizes his novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Philip José Farmer Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are ten books in the Philip José Farmer Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1954 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Stories/Novellas series is Queen of the Deep, published in 1954.

How important are Farmer's short stories to his overall career?

Farmer’s short fiction was essential to his reputation. He broke into the field with the novella ‘The Lovers’ in 1952, and many of his most acclaimed works, including Hugo-winning stories, were written at shorter lengths.

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