Rudy Rucker Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Rudy Rucker's short fiction includes standalone novellas that explore mathematical and scientific concepts in compressed, inventive forms.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Jack and the Aktuals, or, Physical Applications of Transfinite Set Theory 2010 Rudy Rucker Buy
2 Good Night, Moon 2011 Rudy Rucker Buy
3 Loco 2012 Rudy Rucker Buy
4 Where the Lost Things Are 2014 Rudy Rucker Buy
5 Totem Poles 2016 Rudy Rucker Buy

Rudy Rucker’s short fiction lets him chase ideas that might not sustain a full novel but are too good to leave alone. Jack and the Aktuals, or, Physical Applications of Transfinite Set Theory turns mathematical theory into adventure fiction. Good Night, Moon and Loco each find strange angles on familiar concepts.

Published between 2010 and 2016, these novellas and stories show Rucker in playful mode, experimenting with form and concept at a scale that lets him take bigger risks than his novels sometimes allow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rudy Rucker Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are five books in the Rudy Rucker Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2010 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Rudy Rucker Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Rudy Rucker Short Stories/Novellas series is Jack and the Aktuals, or, Physical Applications of Transfinite Set Theory, published in 2010.

Are Rudy Rucker's short stories connected to his novels?

Some share themes and settings with his longer work, but each story stands on its own. They give Rucker room to explore single ideas without the commitment of a full novel.

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