Steven Barnes Books In Order
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Publication Order of Aubrey Knight Books
Streetlethal | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gorgon Child | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Firedance | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Devil's Wake Books
Publication Order of Dream Park Books
Dream Park | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Barsoom Project | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
California Voodoo Game / The Voodoo Game | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Moon Maze Game | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Fusion Books
Publication Order of Great Sky Woman Books
Publication Order of Heorot Books
The Legacy of Heorot | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beowulf's Children / The Dragons of Heorot | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Black Ship Island | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Starborn and Godsons | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chronological Order of Heorot Books
The Legacy of Heorot | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Black Ship Island | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beowulf's Children / The Dragons of Heorot | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Starborn and Godsons | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Lion's Blood Books
Publication Order of Tennyson Hardwick Books
Casanegra | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Night of the Heat | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
From Cape Town with Love | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
South by Southeast | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Ride The Angry Land | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Descent of Anansi | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Kundalini Equation | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Achilles' Choice | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blood Brothers | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Iron Shadows | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Saturn's Race | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Charisma | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twelve Days | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
The Locusts | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Star Wars Saved My Life | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Books
Emissary | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Siege | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bloodletter | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Big Game | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fallen Heroes | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Betrayal | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warchild | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Search | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Antimatter | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Proud Helios | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warped | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Valhalla | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Devil in the Sky | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ferengi: Rules of Acquisition | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Laertian Gamble | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Way of the Warrior | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Station Rage | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Long Night | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Objective: Bajor | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heart of the Warrior | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Saratoga | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trials and Tribble-ations | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tempest | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wrath of the Prophets | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Legends of the Ferengi | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trial by Error | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vengeance | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Far Beyond the Stars | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The 34th Rule | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What You Leave Behind | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tunnel Through the Stars | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lives of Dax | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Stitch in Time | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ds9#27 A Stitch In Time: Star Trek Deep Space Nine | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Section 31: Abyss | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rising Son | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Prophecy and Change | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unity | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hollow Men | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warpath | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twist of Faith | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
These Haunted Seas | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fearful Symmetry | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Soul Key | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Never Ending Sacrifice | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found) | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sacraments of Fire | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ascendance | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Force and Motion | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rules of Accusation | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Long Mirage | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Enigma Tales | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gamma: Original Sin | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
I, The Constable | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Star Wars: Clone Wars Books
Shatterpoint | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cestus Deception | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jedi Trial | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Larry Niven Short Stories/Novellas
The Locusts | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Return of William Proxmire | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Magic Goes Away Books
The Magic Goes Away | (1978) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Magic May Return | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Time of the Warlock | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
More Magic | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Seascape Tattoo | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Star Wars Legends Books
Splinter of the Mind's Eye | (1978) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Han Solo Adventures | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Courtship of Princess Leia | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Truce at Bakura | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crystal Star | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Children of the Jedi | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
We Don't Do Weddings | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darksaber | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The New Rebellion | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Planet of Twilight | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
I, Jedi | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tales from the New Republic | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rogue Planet | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darth Maul's Revenge | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cloak Of Deception | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darth Maul Shadow Hunter | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jango Fett: Bounty Hunter | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Approaching Storm | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Forest Apart | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tatooine Ghost | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shatterpoint | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jango Fett vs. the Razor Eaters | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ruins of Dantooine | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cestus Deception | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Survivor's Quest | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fool's Bargain | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jedi Trial | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Labyrinth of Evil | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Outbound Flight | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Star Wars: Outbound Flight | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Allegiance | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ready, Set, Podrace! | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Queen's Diary | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Death Star | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Death Troopers | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Life of Luke Skywalker | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Millennium Falcon | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crisis on Coruscant , #4) | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crosscurrent | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fire Ring Race | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shinbone Showdown | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Red Harvest | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Star Wars: Choices of One | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadow Games | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Choices of One | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Riptide | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Knight Errant | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadows of the Empire | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lost Tribe of the Sith | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scourge | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wrath of Darth Maul | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Maul: Lockdown | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Darth Plagueis | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kenobi | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crucible | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dawn of the Jedi | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lockdown | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Spine-Chillers | (1978) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Friends of the Horseclans | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Friends of the Horseclans II | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Darker Mask | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Living Dead 2 | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Assassin and Other Stories | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Super Stories of Heroes and Villains | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2017 | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Whose Future Is It? | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If This Goes On | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mythic Journeys: Retold Myths and Legends | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Infinite Stars | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Eightfold Path | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Africa Risen | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
About Steven Barnes
The American author Steven Barnes is highly regarded for his distinctive brand of science-fiction, along with his fantasy and mystery novels. Reaching readers from around the world, he’s hugely influential, making a name for himself as an author with a lot to say. Giving his work depth, he elevates the form, saying something important in the process, all while entertaining his audience. This unique formula of his has proven to be enormously successful, making him an extremely popular household name for many.
Using genres such as science-fiction and fantasy to explore deeper themes and ideas, he really pushes the boundaries. Taking his stories in new and interesting directions, he leaves the reader constantly wondering what’s coming next. With countless twists and turns, he keeps them glued to the page, as there are new and exciting surprises with each and every page turn. Winning awards for his work, he’s also written for television, reaching a huge audience worldwide, with popular shows such as Stargate.
Also writing for blockbuster franchises, Steven Barnes has produced novels for Star Wars, proving to be a highly adept novelist. He’s a gifted author when it comes to creating characters as well, allowing his work to really come to life upon the page. Each of his protagonists has their own voice, speaking to the reader in a manner that is wholly believable and authentic. With plenty more to come yet, he isn’t going to be finishing his literary career soon either, as there are lots more planned.
Early and Personal Life
Born in Los Angeles, California, on the 1st of March in 1952, growing up with a keen interest in writing and genre fiction. Attending Los Angeles High School, he would go on to graduate from Pepperdine University, where he would major in Communication Arts. Developing his craft as a writer, he would come to hone and refine his voice during this time, shaping his style as it’s known today.
Prior to writing novels full-time, he would work in writing television, something which he would continue over time. Working on shows such as ‘The Outer Limits’ and ‘Baywatch,’ he would gain a strong insight into writing for large mass audiences. Married to fellow writer Tananarive Due, he continues to write while teaching a course from UCLA with his wife and hosting a blog together.
Writing Career
Publishing his first piece of fiction back in 1979, Steven Barnes would begin his literary career with the novelette ‘The Locusts.’ Nominated for a Hugo Award, it was written alongside fellow author Larry Niven, really making a name for Barnes as a writer himself. He’s also written various other books with Niven too, as well as writing with Jerry Pournelle, overcoming differences of opinion along the way.
Barnes would later receive an award for ‘Lion’s Blood’ in 2003, gaining the Endeavour Award, while his Star Wars novel became a bestseller. Making its way on to The New York Times bestseller list reaching the top, The Cestus Deception would see him reach a mass-audience worldwide fast. Also working with his wife Tananarive Due, he’s created a vast body of work both on and off-screen, establishing him one of the most sought after names working within the industry.
The Cestus Deception
Initially released on the 1st of January in 2004, this would first arrive through the Arrow Books publishing imprint. Further building upon the Star Wars universe, this would be the third book in the ‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ series of books. Written alongside fellow authors, a collection of writers would contribute to the series, each with their own unique inclusion into the collection.
Sending an envoy to Ord Cestus led by the famed Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine hopes to prevent the sale of bio-droids there. While they hope to persuade the Confederacy there, there’s also a chance to stir up the underclass, while their backup plan consists of a full-scale attack by the Republic if all else fails. This plan doesn’t sit right with Obi-Wan, as he begins to suspect the Republic may be moving in dark path, as he hopes to put a stop to the potential bloodbath. Will he manage to prevent the slaughter from taking place, can he successfully manage the negotiations, and what will become of the Cestus Deception?
As a Star Wars novel, this really makes the most of the franchise, drawing upon its many elements, creating an intriguing and intelligent story. The book itself is a great story for both fans of the franchise and newcomers alike, with its entirely self-contained narrative. Many people will already be aware of where the story is moving, but it still makes sure not to leave anybody behind or lose readers.
Lion’s Blood
First brought out back in 2002 through the ‘Mysterious Press’ publishing outlet, this would first arrive on the 13th of February. It would also provide the first part of the ‘Lion’s Blood’ series, paving the way for the follow-up book ‘Zulu Heart’ to come out in 2003. The book itself can be read by itself as an entirely stand-alone title, as it’s not a part of any overall series, being easily accessible.
Taking place in the year 1863, this sees a primitive village being raided, as the women and children are captured, with the survivors being sold into slavery. Crossing the ocean to the New World, an eleven-year-old Irish boy named Aidan O’Dere is sold into slavery on a Southern plantation. In this alternate vision of America, the south is owned by black Africans, while the North is run by Vikings, as they sell Franks and Celts to the Southerners. It’s here that this alternative view of American slavery brings to light the many injustices of what really happened in ‘Lion’s Blood.’
Providing another view of American slavery, this casts a light on what actually happened by asking some larger questions. With its intriguing narrative and engaging characters, it really manages to bring to world to life, while not shying away from more difficult subject matter. The premise itself really is an interesting one, and this book definitely makes the most of it for the entire duration of the novel.
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