The The Company is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Kage Baker, made up of 12 books published between 1997 and 2013. It begins with In the Garden of Iden (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is In the Company of Thieves (2013), spanning 16 years of storytelling.
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16years active
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~1.5yrs between books
2013latest release
The Company series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Company series?
Start with In the Garden of Iden (1997), the first book in the The Company series by Kage Baker. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Company series?
There are 12 books in the The Company series by Kage Baker, published between 1997 and 2013.
What is the first book in the The Company series?
The first book in the The Company series is In the Garden of Iden, published in 1997 by Kage Baker.
What is the latest book in the The Company series?
The most recent book in the The Company series is In the Company of Thieves (2013) by Kage Baker.
About Kage Baker
Kage Baker (born Katherine Haupt, 1952-2010) was an American science fiction writer. She worked in educational publishing before transitioning to writing full time. Baker was known for her groundbreaking works like the "Company" and "Empress of Mars" series, which featured complex female characters in alternate historical and steampunk settings. Her ability to weave together elements of science fiction, history, and speculative anthropology brought her both critical and commercial acclaim. Baker's accolades include the Nebula Award for Best Novella in 2009 and the Lambda Literary Award in 2000. She received widespread recognition for her innovative and feminist storytelling, which challenged conventional tropes and pushed the boundaries of science fiction. However, she remained a somewhat enigmatic figure, maintaining a strong divide between her personal and writing life.
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