About Adam Roberts
About Adam Roberts Adam Roberts is a British author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. He holds the title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and served as vice-president of the H. G. Wells Society in 2018. Beyond writing fiction, he works as a critic and scholar. His background in literature and criticism informs his thoughtful approach to storytelling. Roberts creates characters that feel real and relatable, drawing readers into their journeys. His protagonists often face complex challenges, making their stories gripping from start to finish. The way he builds their personalities and decisions keeps the narrative engaging. Readers find his books entertaining because he balances depth with excitement. His talent for crafting compelling plots ensures his stories are
Publication Order of Cardboard Box of the Rings Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Soddit(2003)
- The Sellamillion(2004)
Publication Order of Imaginings Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Saint Rebor(2015)
Publication Order of The Aftermath Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Haven(2022)
Publication Order of The Real-Town Murders Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Real-Town Murders(2017)
- By the Pricking of Her Thumb(2018)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
25 books in seriesPublication Order
- Salt(2000)
- On(2001)
- Stone(2002)
- Polystom: Two Universes in One Reality(2003)
- The Snow(2004)
- Gradisil(2006)
- Splinter(2007)
- Land of the Headless(2007)
- Swiftly(2008)
- Yellow Blue Tibia(2009)
- New Model Army(2010)
- The Dragon with the Girl Tattoo(2010)
- By Light Alone(2011)
- Jack Glass(2012)
- Twenty Trillion Leagues Under The Sea(2014)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- Park Polar(2002)
- Jupiter Magnified(2003)
- Anticopernicus(2011)
- Wodwo Vergil(2018)
- The Lake Boy(2018)
- The Man Who Would Be Kling(2019)
- Stealing For The Sky(2022)
- The Midas Rain(2023)
- The Swoon(2024)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Swiftly: Stories That Never Were and Might Never Be(2004)
- Adam Robots(2013)
- Rave and Let Die: The SF and Fantasy of 2014(2015)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- The History of Science Fiction(2005)
- The Riddles of the Hobbit(2013)
- Sibilant Fricative: Essays and Reviews(2014)
- Get Started in: Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy(2014)
- Landor's Cleanness: A Study of Walter Savage Landor(2014)
- It's the End of the World: But What Are We Really Afraid Of?(2020)
Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books
18 books in seriesPublication Order
- Year's Best SF(1996)
- Year's Best SF 2(1997)
- Year's Best SF 3(1998)
- Year's Best SF 4(1999)
- Year's Best SF 5(2000)
- Year's Best SF 6(2001)
- Year's Best SF 7(2002)
- Year's Best SF 8(2003)
- Year's Best SF 9(2004)
- Year's Best SF 10(2005)
- Year's Best SF 11(2006)
- Year's Best SF 12(2007)
- Year's Best SF 13(2008)
- Year's Best SF 14(2009)
- Year's Best SF 15(2010)
Publication Order of Smart Pop Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Anthology at the End of the Universe(2005)
Publication Order of Anthologies
25 books in seriesPublication Order
- Murder on Route 66(1998)
- Infinities(2002)
- Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection(2003)
- Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology(2006)
- Year's Best SF 11(2006)
- Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition(2007)
- The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF(2009)
- Catastrophia(2010)
- Fables from the Fountain(2011)
- Pandemonium: Stories of the Smoke(2012)
- Best New SF 26(2013)
- The Time Traveler's Almanac(2013)
- Noir(2014)
- Irregularity(2014)
- Solaris Rising 3(2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adam Roberts?
Adam Roberts is a bestselling author known for 11 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Adam Roberts book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Cardboard Box of the Rings Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Adam Roberts written?
Adam Roberts has written over 93 books across 11 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.