Saga Of Cuckoo books in order

The Saga of Cuckoo by Jack Williamson and Frederik Pohl is a two-book science fiction series about a mysterious artificial galaxy and the aliens who built it.
Series · Science Fiction · Classic Science Fiction · Space Opera

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Farthest Star 1975 Jack Williamson Buy
2 Wall Around a Star 1983 Jack Williamson Buy

The Saga of Cuckoo is a two-book series by Jack Williamson and Frederik Pohl. Farthest Star (1975) and Wall Around a Star (1983) follow human and alien characters who discover Cuckoo, an artificial structure of galactic proportions whose builders and purpose remain mysterious.

The scale of the concept is staggering even by science fiction standards, and Williamson and Pohl use it to explore questions about intelligence, purpose, and the limits of understanding. The series is one of the more ambitious works in their long collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Saga Of Cuckoo series?

There are two books in the Saga Of Cuckoo series, published between 1975 and 1983.

What is the first book in the Saga Of Cuckoo series?

The first book in the Saga Of Cuckoo series is Farthest Star, published in 1975.

What is the Cuckoo in the Saga of Cuckoo?

Cuckoo is a massive artificial structure the size of a galaxy, discovered by human and alien explorers. The name refers to the cuckoo bird, which lays its eggs in other birds’ nests. The implication is that Cuckoo was placed in the universe by beings with unknown motives, and its true purpose drives the plot of both novels.

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