Time's Tapestry books in order

Time's Tapestry is a four-book alternate history series by Stephen Baxter following a mysterious set of prophecies that have been passed down through generations, altering history from Roman Britain through to the Second World War. Each book covers a different era and set of characters, connected by a thread of deliberate historical manipulation.
Series · Alternate History · Historical Fiction · Science Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Emperor 2006 Stephen Baxter Buy
2 Conqueror 2007 Stephen Baxter Buy
3 Navigator 2007 Stephen Baxter Buy
4 Weaver 2008 Stephen Baxter Buy

Emperor opens in Roman Britain, where a soldier discovers a message that seems to predict events centuries in the future. Someone has been interfering with history, and the consequences ripple forward through time. Conqueror moves to the Norman invasion era, Navigator to the age of exploration, and Weaver to the World Wars.

The series works as historical fiction as much as science fiction. Each book is grounded in its period, with the alternate history elements emerging naturally from the butterfly effects of earlier interference. It is less abstract than Baxter’s space fiction, more concerned with individual human lives caught up in events beyond their understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Time's Tapestry series?

There are four books in the Time’s Tapestry series, published between 2006 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Time's Tapestry series?

The first book in the Time’s Tapestry series is Emperor, published in 2006.

Do the Time's Tapestry books need to be read in order?

Yes. Each book covers a different historical period, but the story of the prophecies and their effects builds across all four volumes. Start with Emperor, set in Roman Britain.

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