Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Ministry Protocol |
2013 |
Pip Ballantine |
Buy |
| 2 |
Steampunk Universe |
2017 |
Pip Ballantine |
Buy |
These anthologies feature Pip Ballantine alongside other steampunk authors. Ministry Protocol (2013) collects stories set in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences world, while Steampunk Universe (2017) is a broader anthology spanning the steampunk genre.
Both collections offer short fiction for readers who want more steampunk beyond the full-length novels. They work as standalone reading and do not require familiarity with any particular series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anthologies has Pip Ballantine contributed to?
Ballantine appears in Ministry Protocol (2013), a steampunk anthology tied to the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences universe, and Steampunk Universe (2017), a broader collection of steampunk fiction from various authors.
Are these anthologies part of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series?
Ministry Protocol is directly connected to the Ministry universe. Steampunk Universe is a wider anthology that includes steampunk stories from multiple authors, not limited to the Ministry setting.
Do I need to read these anthologies?
No. These are optional collections for readers who enjoy steampunk short fiction. They are not required to follow any of Ballantine’s series.