Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series?"

"There are four books in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series, published between 1987 and 1988."

Q: "What is the first book in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series?"

"The first book in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series is Clypsis, published in 1987."

Q: "What is the connection between Roger Zelazny and the Alien Speedway books?"

"Roger Zelazny created the Alien Speedway universe and oversaw its development, but the individual novels were written by other authors. Jeffrey A. Carver wrote Clypsis, the first book in the series. The concept features high-speed racing on an alien space station, mixing Zelazny's imaginative world-building with each author's own storytelling style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Clypsis	1987	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
2	Pitfall	1988	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
3	Roger Zelazny’s Alien Speedway Book 3	1988	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
4	The Web	1988	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy

Roger Zelazny’s Alien Speedway is a shared-universe science fiction series set on a massive alien space station where competitors from across the galaxy race at extreme speeds. Roger Zelazny conceived the setting and oversaw the project, while different authors wrote the individual novels. Jeffrey A. Carver contributed Clypsis, the first book, published in 1987.

The series is a product of the late-1980s trend of established SF authors creating universes for newer writers to explore. The Alien Speedway books combine the excitement of interstellar racing with the politics and dangers of a diverse alien community. Clypsis and the subsequent entries follow racers and their crews as they deal with sabotage, rivalries, and the mysteries of the station itself. All four books were published within a tight window of 1987 to 1988.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series?

There are four books in the Roger Zelazny’s Alien Speedway series, published between 1987 and 1988.

What is the first book in the Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway series?

The first book in the Roger Zelazny’s Alien Speedway series is Clypsis, published in 1987.

What is the connection between Roger Zelazny and the Alien Speedway books?

Roger Zelazny created the Alien Speedway universe and oversaw its development, but the individual novels were written by other authors. Jeffrey A. Carver wrote Clypsis, the first book in the series. The concept features high-speed racing on an alien space station, mixing Zelazny’s imaginative world-building with each author’s own storytelling style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order