Stephen Baxter Short Stories/Novellas books in order

This entry covers individual short stories and novellas by Stephen Baxter published as standalone works, not collected in his major anthologies or collections.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Moon Six 1997 Stephen Baxter N/A
2 The Gravity Mine 2000 Stephen Baxter Buy
3 On the Orion Line 2000 Stephen Baxter Buy
4 The Ghost Pit 2001 Stephen Baxter Buy
5 Last Contact 2007 Stephen Baxter Buy
6 Vacuum Lad 2010 Stephen Baxter N/A
7 The Martian in the Wood 2017 Stephen Baxter Buy

Beyond his collections, Baxter has published individual stories and novellas as standalone items over the years. These range from novellas long enough to stand alone as ebook publications to shorter pieces issued individually.

The quality and accessibility vary. Some are closely tied to his major series and reward familiarity with those settings. Others are genuinely self-contained and offer a quick introduction to his style for readers who are not ready to commit to a full series.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Stephen Baxter Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are seven books in the Stephen Baxter Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1997 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Stephen Baxter Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Stephen Baxter Short Stories/Novellas series is Moon Six, published in 1997.

Are Baxter's individual short works available digitally?

Some are available as standalone ebook publications, though many can also be found in the science fiction magazines where they originally appeared.

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