About

Peter F. Hamilton

Peter F. Hamilton (born March 2, 1960) is a British science fiction author known for his ambitious and complex space operas. Born in Rutland, England, Hamilton worked various jobs before turning to writing full-time in 1993. His debut novel, "Mindstar Rising," launched the Confederation Universe series, which garnered critical acclaim for its epic scope and intricate worldbuilding. Hamilton's subsequent works include the "Pandora's Star" and "The Commonwealth Saga" series. He has won numerous awards, including the British Science Fiction Award (four times) and the Philip K. Dick Award. His novels are praised for their exhilarating action sequences, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes that explore the nature of humanity and the consequences of advanced technology. Hamilton continues to write prolifically, producing both stand-alone works and expanding his popular series. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Book Series by Peter F. Hamilton

The Archimedes Engine Series

Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

2024

Arkship Trilogy Series

A Hole in the Sky

2021

The Captain's Daughter

2022

Queens of an Alien Sun

2022

Night's Dawn Series

The Reality Dysfunction

1996

The Neutronium Alchemist

1997

The Naked God

1999

Night's Dawn Collections

A Second Chance at Eden

1998

Night's Dawn Non-Fiction Books

The Confederation Handbook

2000

Commonwealth Saga Series

Pandora's Star

2004

Judas Unchained

2005

Void Series

The Dreaming Void

2007

The Temporal Void

2008

The Evolutionary Void

2009

Commonwealth: Chronicle Of The Fallers Series

The Abyss Beyond Dreams

2014

A Night Without Stars

2016

Commonwealth Universe Series

Misspent Youth

2002

Greg Mandel Series

Mindstar Rising

1993

A Quantum Murder

1994

The Nano Flower

1995

Family Matters (Short Story)

2014

Queen Of Dreams Series

The Secret Throne

2014

The Hunting of the Princes

2016

A Voyage Through Air

2017

Salvation Sequence Series

Salvation

2018

Salvation Lost

2019

The Saints of Salvation

2020

Peter F. Hamilton Other Novels

Fallen Dragon

2001

Great North Road

2012

Light Chaser (Short Story) ( With: Gareth L. Powell)

2021

Peter F. Hamilton Short Stories/Novellas

Watching Trees Grow (Short Story)

2000

Footvote (Short Story)

2004

If at First... (Short Story)

2007

The Demon Trap (Short Story)

2008

A Window Into Time (Short Story)

2016

Peter F. Hamilton Short Story Collections

Manhattan in Reverse

2011

The Web - 2027 Series

Gulliverzone (Short Story) ( By: Stephen Baxter)

1997

Dreamcastle (Short Story) ( By: Stephen Bowkett)

1997

Untouchable (Short Story) ( By: Eric Brown)

1997

Spiderbite ( By: Graham Joyce)

1997

Lightstorm

1997

Sorceress (Short Story) ( By: Maggie Furey)

1997

Graham Joyce Short Stories/Novellas with Graham Joyce

Eat Reecebread (Interzone # 86 August 1994) ( With: Graham Joyce)

1994

Solaris Rising Anthology Series

Solaris Rising ( With: Pat Cadigan, Mike Resnick, Stephen Baxter, Lavie Tidhar, Ken MacLeod, Ian Watson, Eric Brown, Adam Roberts, Paul Di Filippo, Alastair Reynolds, Tricia Sullivan, Ian Whates, Richard Salter)

2011

Solaris Rising 1.5 ( By: Paul Cornell, Tanith Lee, Mike Resnick, Aliette de Bodard, Adam Roberts, Paul Di Filippo, Ian Whates, Gareth L. Powell, Sarah Lotz, Philip Vine)

2012

Solaris Rising 2 ( By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Paul Cornell, Liz Williams, James Lovegrove, Robert Reed, Eugie Foster, Nancy Kress, Nick Harkaway, Norman Spinrad, Vandana Singh, Kim Lakin-Smith, Ian Whates, Paul Cornell, Jr., Kay Kenyon, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Martin Sketchley, Allan Steele)

2013

Peter F. Hamilton Anthologies

The Good New Stuff

1999

Futures

2001

The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction

2002

Year's Best SF 11

2006

The Space Opera Renaissance

2006

The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction

2007

The New Space Opera

2007

Best of British Science Fiction 2016

2017

Mission Critical

2019

Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers

2020

Love, Death and Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume One

2021

Burning Brightly

2021

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