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Quadrail

by Timothy Zahn

5 books Started 2005 Latest 2012
Publication Reading Order

The Quadrail is a Science Fiction series by Timothy Zahn, made up of 5 books published between 2005 and 2012. It begins with Night Train to Rigel (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Judgment at Proteus (2012), spanning 7 years of storytelling.

5books
7years active
2decades
~1.8yrs between books
2012latest release

Quadrail series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Quadrail series?

Start with Night Train to Rigel (2005), the first book in the Quadrail series by Timothy Zahn. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Quadrail series?

There are 5 books in the Quadrail series by Timothy Zahn, published between 2005 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Quadrail series?

The first book in the Quadrail series is Night Train to Rigel, published in 2005 by Timothy Zahn.

What is the latest book in the Quadrail series?

The most recent book in the Quadrail series is Judgment at Proteus (2012) by Timothy Zahn.

Timothy Zahn was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951. He developed a passion for science fiction and began writing stories in high school. Despite struggling with dyslexia, he pursued his passion, earning a degree in physics from the University of Illinois in 1973. Zahn's writing career took off in the 1980s when he published short stories in magazines like Analog Science Fiction and Fact. His breakthrough came in 1984 with the release of "Heir to the Empire," the first novel in the "Thrawn" trilogy set in the Star Wars universe. The trilogy sold millions of copies and established Zahn as a leading Star Wars author. Zahn has written over 60 novels, including the "Cobra" series, "The Quadrail" series, and numerous Star Wars books. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 1984 for "Cascade Point." Zahn's books have garnered critical acclaim for their engaging plots, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions of far-off worlds.

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