Poseidon's Children books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Poseidon's Children series?"

"There are three books in the Poseidon's Children series, published between 2012 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Poseidon's Children series?"

"The first book in the Poseidon's Children series is Blue Remembered Earth, published in 2012."

Q: "Is the Poseidon's Children trilogy set in the Revelation Space universe?"

"No. Poseidon's Children is a separate universe from Revelation Space. It begins in a near-future Africa and follows members of the Akinya family across generations as humanity expands into the solar system and beyond."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blue Remembered Earth	2012	Alastair Reynolds	Buy
2	On the Steel Breeze	2012	Alastair Reynolds	Buy
3	Poseidon’s Wake	2015	Alastair Reynolds	Buy

Poseidon’s Children is a standalone trilogy that begins with Blue Remembered Earth (2012), continues with On the Steel Breeze (2012), and concludes with Poseidon’s Wake (2015). The series follows the Akinya family across several centuries, starting in a near-future Africa where humanity is beginning to settle the solar system.

Each book jumps forward in time, covering different generations of the same family. The trilogy is notable for its optimistic tone compared to Reynolds’s darker Revelation Space work, though it still grapples with the vast distances and timescales involved in interstellar travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Poseidon's Children series?

There are three books in the Poseidon’s Children series, published between 2012 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Poseidon's Children series?

The first book in the Poseidon’s Children series is Blue Remembered Earth, published in 2012.

Is the Poseidon's Children trilogy set in the Revelation Space universe?

No. Poseidon’s Children is a separate universe from Revelation Space. It begins in a near-future Africa and follows members of the Akinya family across generations as humanity expands into the solar system and beyond.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order