Poul Anderson

1926–2001

4 series 8 books in order 1954–2002

Poul William Anderson was an American science fiction author who wrote during the Golden Age of the genre and remained active into the 21st century. He wrote science fiction, fantasy, historical novels, and a large number of short stories. He received seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Anderson earned a degree in physics from the University of Minnesota in 1948. He married Karen Kruse in 1953; they had one daughter, Astrid, who is married to science fiction author Greg Bear. He served as the sixth President of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 1972. He was a member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America, a group of Heroic Fantasy authors, and a founding member of the Society for Creative Anachronism. He died of cancer on July 31, 2001, and several of his novels were published after his death.

Born: 1926
Active years: 1954–2002
Known for: Time Patrol, Troas, Hoka series, Bantam Conan Series

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Series by Poul Anderson

Time Patrol

4 books in order · 1955–1991

Gibraltar Falls

Year unknown · Poul Anderson

The Dark Between the Stars is a 1981 collection of science fiction short stories by American writer Poul Anderson. The book compiles stories that…
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Delenda Est

1955 · Poul Anderson

Delenda Est is a science fiction short story by American writer Poul Anderson, part of his Time Patrol series. It was originally published in the…
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Star of the Sea

1991 · Poul Anderson

Star of the Sea is a 1991 book by Poul Anderson. It is book 8 of the series Time Patrol.
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The Shield of Time

1990 · Poul Anderson

Manse Everard is a man with a mission. As an Unattached Agent of the Time Patrol, he must go anyplace, and anytime, that humanity's transcendent…
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Troas

2 books in order · 1954–1956

Hoka series

2 books in order · 1957–1983

Bantam Conan Series

7 books in order · 1979–2002

Conan the Swordsman

2002 · L. Sprague De Camp

The barbarian giant of the savage Hyborian world follows his quest to protect kingdoms from deadly adversaries. This is the Bantam Books publisher…
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Conan the liberator

1980 · L. Sprague De Camp

Conan the liberator is a 1980 book by L. Sprague De Camp. It is book 2 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog genres: Sword And Sorcery, Literary…
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The sword of Skelos

1979 · Andrew J. Offutt

The sword of Skelos is a 1979 book by Andrew J. Offutt. It is book 3 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog genres: Sword And Sorcery, Literary…
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The road of kings

1979 · Karl Edward Wagner
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Conan and the Spider God

1982 · L. Sprague De Camp
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Conan the rebel

1980 · Poul Anderson
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Controlling urban growth, but for whom?

1982 · L. Sprague De Camp

Controlling urban growth, but for whom? is a 1982 book by L. Sprague De Camp, Lin Carter. It is book 7 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Poul Anderson written?

We list 8 books by Poul Anderson across 4 series, published between 1954–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Poul Anderson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Gibraltar Falls.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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