Star Rigger books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Star Rigger series?"

"There are eight books in the Star Rigger series, published between 1976 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Star Rigger series?"

"The first book in the Star Rigger series is Panglor, published in 1980."

Q: "Do you need to read the Star Rigger books in order?"

"The books are connected by a shared universe rather than a strict ongoing plot, so each can be read fairly independently. That said, Dragons in the Stars and Dragon Rigger form a direct pair and should be read together. Starting with Panglor or Star Rigger's Way will give you a good feel for the Flux concept before moving on to the later entries."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Panglor	1980	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
2	Dragons in the Stars	1992	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
3	Dragon Rigger	1993	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
4	Star Rigger’s Way	1978	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
5	Eternity’s End	2000	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
6	Seas of Ernathe	1976	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy
7	Though All the Mountains Lie Between	-	Jeffrey A. Carver	N/A
8	Dragon Space	2011	Jeffrey A. Carver	Buy

The Star Rigger series is Jeffrey A. Carver’s longest-running creation, spanning from 1976 to 2011. The books are set in a future where starship pilots navigate through a subjective dimension called the Flux, a place where imagination and emotion shape the path between the stars. Each rigger experiences the Flux differently, and the series explores how that personal connection to hyperspace affects the people who fly through it.

The earlier books, including Seas of Ernathe and Star Rigger’s Way, establish the rules of the universe and the culture of star riggers. Panglor follows a lone pilot struggling with isolation, while Dragons in the Stars and Dragon Rigger introduce a rigger named Jael who encounters actual dragon-like beings living within the Flux. Eternity’s End, published in 2000, is one of the more ambitious entries, dealing with ghost ships and piracy in deep space. Dragon Space, a novella from 2011, is the most recent addition to the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Star Rigger series?

There are eight books in the Star Rigger series, published between 1976 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Star Rigger series?

The first book in the Star Rigger series is Panglor, published in 1980.

Do you need to read the Star Rigger books in order?

The books are connected by a shared universe rather than a strict ongoing plot, so each can be read fairly independently. That said, Dragons in the Stars and Dragon Rigger form a direct pair and should be read together. Starting with Panglor or Star Rigger’s Way will give you a good feel for the Flux concept before moving on to the later entries.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order