World Of Kurt Vonnegut books in order

Peter Cawdron's World of Kurt Vonnegut is a six-book series of science fiction novels inspired by and set in the universe of Kurt Vonnegut's fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Bell Curse 2013 Peter Cawdron N/A
2 The World of Kurt Vonnegut 2013 Peter Cawdron Buy
3 Peace in Amber 2014 Peter Cawdron Buy
4 As Much Protein as an Egg 2014 Peter Cawdron Buy
5 Children’s Crusade 2014 Peter Cawdron N/A
6 Newt and Zinka’s Wild, Wild Week OR How the K.G.B. Got Ice-Nine 2014 Peter Cawdron N/A

The World of Kurt Vonnegut is a six-book series in which Peter Cawdron writes fiction set in and inspired by the worlds of Kurt Vonnegut’s novels. The Bell Curse (2013) kicks off the series, and Peace in Amber (2014) is probably the most notable entry, engaging directly with the themes of Slaughterhouse-Five. Other entries like Children’s Crusade further explore Vonnegut’s universe.

These books are an unusual project, sitting somewhere between fan fiction and tribute. Cawdron brings his own science fiction style to Vonnegut’s concepts, creating something that is both an homage and an original exploration of familiar ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the World Of Kurt Vonnegut series?

There are six books in the World Of Kurt Vonnegut series, published between 2013 and 2014.

What is the first book in the World Of Kurt Vonnegut series?

The first book in the World Of Kurt Vonnegut series is The Bell Curse, published in 2013.

Do I need to have read Kurt Vonnegut to enjoy this series?

Familiarity with Vonnegut’s novels (especially Cat’s Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five) will enhance the experience, as Cawdron draws on Vonnegut’s characters and concepts. But the books can also be enjoyed as standalone science fiction.

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