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Man-Kzin Wars

by Larry Niven

21 books Started 1988 Latest 2019
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The Man-Kzin Wars is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Larry Niven, made up of 21 books published between 1988 and 2019. It begins with The Man-Kzin Wars (1988), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Man-Kzin Wars XV (2019), spanning 31 years of storytelling.

21books
31years active
4decades
~1.6yrs between books
2019latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Man-Kzin Wars 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Man-Kzin Wars II ( With: S.M. Stirling, Jerry Pournelle) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 Man-Kzin Wars III 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Man-Kzin Wars IV ( By: S.M. Stirling) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Children's Hour ( By: S.M. Stirling, Jerry Pournelle) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Man-Kzin Wars V ( By: Jerry Pournelle) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Man-Kzin Wars VI ( By: Gregory Benford, Mark O. Martin) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Man-Kzin Wars VII ( With: Gregory Benford, Paul Chafe) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Darker Geometry ( By: Gregory Benford) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Best of All Possible Wars ( By: S.M. Stirling, Robert Sheckley) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Man-Kzin Wars VIII: Choosing Names 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
12 Man-Kzin Wars IX ( By: Jim Baen) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The House of the Kzinti ( By: Jerry Pournelle) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Man-Kzin Wars X: The Wunder War 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Man-Kzin Wars XI ( By: Matthew Harrington) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Destiny's Forge ( By: Paul Chafe) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Man-Kzin Wars XII 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
18 Man-Kzin Wars XIII 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Man-Kzin Wars XIV 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Treasure Planet ( With: Hal Colebatch, Jessica Q. Fox) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Man-Kzin Wars XVLatest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Man-Kzin Wars series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Man-Kzin Wars series?

Start with The Man-Kzin Wars (1988), the first book in the Man-Kzin Wars series by Larry Niven. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Man-Kzin Wars series?

There are 21 books in the Man-Kzin Wars series by Larry Niven, published between 1988 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Man-Kzin Wars series?

The first book in the Man-Kzin Wars series is The Man-Kzin Wars, published in 1988 by Larry Niven.

What is the latest book in the Man-Kzin Wars series?

The most recent book in the Man-Kzin Wars series is Man-Kzin Wars XV (2019) by Larry Niven.

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About Larry Niven

**Larry Niven** (born 1938) is an American science fiction author known for his imaginative and scientifically detailed works. Born in Los Angeles, California, Niven developed an interest in science fiction early on. He began writing in the 1960s, and his first novel, "World of Ptavvs," was published in 1966. Niven's most famous works include the "Ringworld" series, featuring a massive artificial world encircling a star. He has also written the "Known Space" series, which explores the interactions of numerous alien species. Niven has won numerous awards for his writing, including four Hugo Awards, four Nebula Awards, and the Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). His works are widely acclaimed for their scientific accuracy, innovative ideas, and thought-provoking themes.

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